February 2019
Webinar: Think Like An Artist: An Introduction to the 8 Habits of Mind
REGISTER HERE 0.5 Professional Hours Available Pre-registration Required Presenter: Lea Heller Art education has the potential to teach a diverse set of skills that give students the ability to “see new patterns, how to learn from mistakes, and how to envision solutions” (Hetland, Winner, Veeneema, Sheridan, 2013). These are skills that students need in all aspects of their lives and can be taught in the art room. This presentation will focus on the 8 Habits of Mind, why they (along…
Find out more »Illinois High School Art Exhibition – The Big Event
The Big Event! @ the Zhou B Art Center and Bridgeport Art Centers Featuring over 1000 Artworks, College Fair, and Vendor Expo
Find out more »March 2019
DART Conference 2019
4 PD Hours Available Do you teach digital-based curriculum? Do you want to learn about new software in the Adobe Creative Cloud or advance your knowledge in the Adobe software you are already familiar with? Please consider joining the DART conference, the professional organization created by digital art teachers that wanted to get current and relevant information out of a conference that pertained to their classroom. DART’s mission is to form connections between digital art classroom teachers while also creating…
Find out more »Media & Methods Art Education Conference @ EIU
The 35th Annual Media & Methods in Art Education at Eastern Illinois University Conference Registration This conference will feature several hands-on workshops exploring a variety of art media and techniques. Workshops are designed for elementary, middle and senior grade levels and are applicable to a variety of audiences. Conference participants will attend three hands-on workshops – one morning session and two afternoon sessions. Conference attendees can receive either graduate credit or professional development hours. Cost is $80 More info and…
Find out more »Media Exploration/Self-Care through Art Making
4 PD Hours Available FREE to all! Limited to 15 participants! This workshop will give participants the opportunity to explore two of Blicks "Newest" lesson plan Snap Button Poetry and Data Design at the beautiful Smith Studio and Gallery in downtown Geneseo. David Smith has graciously offered us the space to hold this fun workshop and gathering. During the morning participants will work through the lesson Snap Button Poetry, discuss the process and how the lesson could be modified to…
Find out more »Webinar: Practicing Mindfulness
0.5 PD hours available if Pre-registered Register HERE Presenter: Sarah Ackermann Art educators are epic multitaskers! We balance teaching with curriculum development, after-school activities, art shows, and so much more. The list feels like it goes on and on. Brain breaks are a great tool to recharge both personally and professionally. Furthermore, your students can reap the benefits of brain breaks in the classroom! Join Sarah as she shares some of her go-to brain breaks. Many come with a creative…
Find out more »Academy Atelier hosted by the American Academy of Art
3 PD hours offered by IAEA Registration Required: www.aaart.edu/academy-atelier/ The Academy Atelier is both an educational and fun event for high school art teachers. The Academy will host four workshops that stress the fundamental skills of drawing, painting, illustration, and photography. These sessions will also provide curriculum ideas for teachers to take back to their classroom. In addition to the workshops, we will also have a keynote speaker during lunch who is an alum of the Academy currently working as a…
Find out more »Illinois Happy Hour at NAEA Convention, Boston
Are you attending the NAEA Convention in Boston? Join art teachers from around Illinois for our annual Illinois @ NAEA Happy Hour! Come alone or bring a friend - all are welcome! Appetizers will be provided by IAEA. Let us know you're coming HERE - we look forward to meeting and reconnecting with you!
Find out more »Webinar: Advocacy 101, You Got This!
0.5 PD Hours Available if Pre-registered Presenter: Michael Skura Learn to advocate for your program through, social media, making a large footprint, showcasing student work, empowering your community about the importance of the arts, creating an Art Boosters, etc. REGISTER: https://ilaea.org/programs-events/webinar/
Find out more »Art Room Hop: Ceramics, Bangin’ Bowls! Workshop
3 PD Hours Available, All welcome Please RSVP HERE Come learn to make a bowl! In this three hour workshop, you will make a drape or slump mold and learn how to use that mold to make a clay bowl. This is a great technique you can bring back to your classroom and have your students make really beautiful projects. This is a BYOB (Bring your own Bowl) art-making experience... We will guide you through the process of making a…
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