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 […]
Jorge Lucero’s work invites educators to think of themselves as conceptual artists, transforming teaching into a form of creative practice. During this webinar, participants will learn how Jorge emphasizes the role of schools and classrooms as sites of artistic experimentation, collaboration, and social practice. Participants will be able to: Reframe their teaching identity as […]
Northwest Council Members we are planning an event to meet up on the second Friday of each month, Nov. 14th at Barrel and Rye at 5:30 pm. Then at head over to the Waterstreet Studio for their Winter Fest Art Market! Please RSVP to let us know you will join us! Sign-Up Form
Northwest Council Members we are planning an event to meet up on the second Friday of each month, Dec. 12th at The Goat at 5:30 pm. Then at head over to the Waterstreet Studio for their opening! Please RSVP to let us know you will join us! Sign-Up Form
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, […]
This webinar centers on how sound functions as both a creative material and a form of care within artistic and educational spaces. Drawing from her interdisciplinary practice as a sound artist, educator, and cultural worker. Blair Ebony Smith invites participants to reflect on how listening can shape community, support wellbeing, and expand what counts as […]
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, […]
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) […]