Do you teach a digital based curriculum? Do you want to learn about new Adobe techniques, advance your knowledge in the digital field and get some new lesson plan ideas? We are excited to once again, bring you the DART Conference! A one day conference with content geared specifically to digital media teachers. We have […]
Creative Curiosity: An Art-Making Experience for Illinois Educators A 2-hour hands-on workshop for Illinois art teachers focused on creative exploration, reflection, and community-building. Participants engage in adaptable mixed-media processes that model inquiry-based, student-centered learning. Aligned with ISBE standards, the session supports diverse learners, strong pedagogy, positive learning environments, collaboration, and professional growth. Welcome and overview, […]
Teachers will work in teams to curate and install artwork for the Northern Regional and Senior Scholarship Art Exhibitions. Teachers will collaboratively analyze, select, and curate artworks on multiple gallery walls with the intent to create a balanced show of works of diverse media, scale, and content. ((2 shifts = (1) 8:30 am-12:30 pm (1) […]
Laura Hetrick explores the intersection of neurodivergence and art education, highlighting how diverse ways of thinking, perceiving, and creating can shape meaningful learning experiences. In conversation with Dr. Laura Hetrick, we consider how art classrooms can move beyond accommodation toward genuinely valuing neurodivergent perspectives. This session invites educators to reflect on how creative practice can […]
Creative Curiosity: An Art-Making Experience for Illinois Educators A 2-hour hands-on workshop for Illinois art teachers focused on creative exploration, reflection, and community-building. Participants engage in adaptable mixed-media processes that model inquiry-based, student-centered learning. Aligned with ISBE standards, the session supports diverse learners, strong pedagogy, positive learning environments, collaboration, and professional growth. Welcome and overview, […]
Explore Rockford’s art scene through a docent-led tour at the Rockford Art Museum and exclusive behind-the-scenes visits to two local artist studios. Studio visits include Fatherless Print Posse Studio, known for collaborative screen printing practices, and the studio of painter and muralist Brett Whitacre. Gain fresh ideas for teaching through direct engagement with contemporary artists, […]
Creative Curiosity: An Art-Making Experience for Illinois Educators A 2-hour hands-on workshop for Illinois art teachers focused on creative exploration, reflection, and community-building. Participants engage in adaptable mixed-media processes that model inquiry-based, student-centered learning. Aligned with ISBE standards, the session supports diverse learners, strong pedagogy, positive learning environments, collaboration, and professional growth. Welcome and overview, […]
Join us for this free, interactive Zoom session with Shannon Downey, author of "Let's Move the Needle". We will explore the intersection of social justice and fiber art. The session will include a presentation, discussion and guided art making . Audiences K-12. Members ONLY. Participants will engage in meaningful conversation and hands-on creative experiences that […]
The Illinois Art Educator Retreat offers multiple hands-on workshops that include mixed media exploration, fiber arts, photography, and independent art-making, providing educators with a rich opportunity for professional growth. These activities align with various Illinois Professional Development Standards, offering a comprehensive framework to guide educators in applying new techniques and strategies. By attending this art […]
The Art Educator Residency at Camp Manitowa is a weeklong professional development experience designed to help art educators reconnect with their personal creative practice. Participants engage in independent studio time, expressive prompts, collaboration, and reflective dialogue within a supportive community. Emphasizing process, experimentation, and artistic risk-taking, the residency fosters creative renewal and well-being. The experience […]