Ceramics Workshop Featuring Amaco and Brent Cost: FREE! (10 for non-IAEA members) Patricia Farrell-Levange is opening up Dwight Township High School's Art Room to all of you to join our guest artist Kristin Grandy, a 30-year veteran Ceramic Arts Teacher. Participants will leave the workshop with the knowledge of how to print on clay using […]
Lines and Zines Webinar featuring Theresa Fontana and Karen Schaschwary Brinker. During the webinar, Theresa Fontana will present warm-up line drawing activities focused on different types of lines that can be used in art. These lines include Musical Lines, Emotional LInes, Neurographic Lines, and Bilateral Drawing. Karen Schaschwary Brinker will present information about Zines. Topics […]
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) […]
Can artificial intelligence (AI) really replace an art teacher? See the results of an AI project designed with tools to perform the duties of an art educator. Learn more about the successes and limitations of AI in guiding critiques, managing a classroom, assessing student work, and much more. 1.0 PD Available. Sign-Up […]
Learn more about an introductory high school curriculum unit that critically examines AI in art making. Guided by essential questions and responsive projects, students investigate AI’s cultural, ethical, and creative impacts. Join this Webinar to hear more about this unit and leave with ready-to-use unit resources for your classroom! 1.0 PD Available. […]
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, […]