Illinois Art Education Association Conference 2008
Galena, Illinois
October 23 - 25, 2008
This year we will be celebrating our 60th Annual Illinois Art Education Association State Conference in beautiful Galena, Illinois at the award winning Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa. “Innovate, Inspire, and Create” is this year’s theme and the presentations and workshop proposals submitted have captured the essence of that theme.
Our very talented and engaging featured speakers are celebrated artists who have made their home in the Galena area but have established themselves through their work in Galena, Chicago, and many other areas.
We are confident that there will be something for everyone at this conference as IAEA celebrates its’ 60th year. You will be inspired, invigorated, and fortified.
This is one conference you do not want to miss!
The 2008 IAEA conference will be at The Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, a secluded and luxurious, all season resort. It is located on 6,800 acres in the hilly northwest corner of Illinois, an area untouched by ancient glaciers. The results are dramatic rocky bluffs, gently rolling hills, and wooded valleys that are home to diverse plant and wildlife. The beauty of autumn will astound you as the countryside bursts with riotous color. You won’t believe you are still in Illinois.
Accommodations at The Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena.
A block of rooms, villas and distinctive homes have been reserved for IAEA members at The Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa.
Room rates are:
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Inn Rooms - $107.00 plus tax
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One Bedroom Villa - $127.00 plus tax
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Two Bedroom Villa - $144.00 plus tax
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Three Bedroom Villa - $209.00 plus tax
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Three Bedroom Distinctive Home - $219.00 plus tax
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Six Bedroom Distinctive Home - $634.00 plus tax
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Eight Bedroom Distinctive Home - $1139.00 plus tax
(The lodging tax is 11%)
Please note: It does not concern Eagle Ridge as to the number of people staying in a room, villa, or house nor will there be an additional charge but they do encourage you to supply the names of all of the individuals staying with you so they can provide enough keys and divide the bill equitably.
Please let reservations know that you are an IAEA member to secure these rates. The number to call is 1 800-892-2269 (Option #1). The web site for Eagle Ridge is www.eagleridge.com if you would like additional information about the facility. The deadline to secure these rates is September 22, 2008 upon availability. After this date, it may be very difficult to book lodging in the Galena area as it is an extremely popular time for visitors to come and view the beautiful fall colors. Please make your reservations early! For alternative lodging in the Galena area such as the very popular Bed-and-Breakfasts, Guest Houses, & Inns, the following website will provide useful information.
http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/galena-illinois.html
IAEA Committee Chairs: Judy Doebler and Becky Blaine
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Important Conference Links
State Conference Vendor's Proposal
State Conference Directions PDF
"The NAEA annual convention is to provide substantive professional development services that include the advancement of knowledge in all sessions, events, and activities for the purpose of improving visual arts instruction in American schools. As such, it is the world's largest art education convention.
The 5-day convention includes over 850 participatory workshops, panels, seminars for job-alike groups . . . research reports, discussions, exhibits, and tours . . . keynote addresses by world-acclaimed educators, artists, researchers, and scholars . . . a once-a-year opportunity to meet in a major American city and meet colleagues from all over the world.
Each year some 140 to 200 exhibitor booths displaying the latest art textbooks, high-tech software, prints, slides, curriculum materials, equipment, and programs, as well as the latest studio and art history media are made available for examination and review to art educator delegates. It is a professional development opportunity to update yourself on the vista of state-of-the-art materials to advance visual art instruction in your program. All NAEA sessions and events are 100% content-oriented and substantively based. There are no NAEA non-content functions such as golf, sight-seeing, shopping tours and the like. Sessions are scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. every day."
-http://www.naea-reston.org/convention.html |
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