Awards
The IAEA Awards Program is intended to recognize art educators who are committed and dedicated to their students and the art education profession. This program, which recognizes excellence in individuals and programs, helps provide for the development of quality art education throughout the state of Illinois.
- To promote public awareness of the importance of quality art education.
- To promote support of and to focus professional attention on quality programs and excellent art educators.
- To recognize significant contributions to the profession and organization of IAEA
Nomination due 3/15
Undergraduate/Graduate Scholarships
2012 Graduate Scholarship Form
2012 Undergrad Scholarship Form
The graduate and undergraduate scholarships recognize outstanding scholastic achievement in the Visual Arts and Art Education, and to support continued professional excellence in art education in the State of Illinois schools.
Application due 5/25
Professional Development Grants/Scholarships
2012 IAEA Professional Development Grant Form
IAEA Professional Development Grant
It is the intent of the IAEA to recognize outstanding scholastic and professional achievement in the Visual Arts and Art Education, and to encourage continued professional excellence in art education in our schools.
Application due 5/25
*NEW in 2012* Carolyn and James Howlett Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is for IAEA members certified to teach art in Illinois who are interested in professional development through the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Professional development could be through a School of the Art Institute of Chicago continuing education course, seminar, workshop or Ox-Bow session.
Application due 5/25
2011 Award, Scholarship and Grant Recipients
Art Educator of the Year: Tricia Fuglestad
Early Professional of the Year Award: Frank Bush
Elementary Art Educator of the Year: David Smith
Secondary Art Educator of the Year: Greg Petecki
Art Administrator of the Year: Theresa De Decker
Outstanding Contribution to Art Education Outside of the Profession: Jim Meyers Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Artsonia
Distinguished Member Award: Colette Rinn
President’s Award: Judy Doebler
Scholarship Recipients:
Jeri Kelly, Illinois State University
Kim McHenry, Illinois State University
Grant Recipients:
Evelyne Tardy, John Zilewicz, Peggy Finnegan