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SUMMARY:Build Community and Make Change: Fiber Art & Social Justice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipants will engage in meaningful conversation and hands-on creative experiences that can be brought directly into the classroom to help students better understand the power of fiber art as a tool for social change and community connection around the world. \n2.0 PD hours available. IAEA Membership Only. \nSign-Up Form
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/build-community-and-make-change-fiber-art-social-justice/
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SUMMARY:2026 IAEA Art Educator Summer Retreat
DESCRIPTION: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 educator retreat\, participants can earn up to 12.0 professional development credits. \n12 PD hours available per event. \nSign-Up Form
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/2026-iaea-art-educator-summer-retreat/
LOCATION:Camp Manitowa\, Benton IL\, 12770 N Benton Rd\, Benton\, IL\, 62812\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 IAEA Art Educator Residency
DESCRIPTION: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 culminates in a public exhibition\, allowing educators to share their work and growth. This residency supports reflective\, practicing artists who bring renewed energy and innovation back to their classroom. \n28 PD hours available per event. \nSign-Up Form
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/2026-iaea-art-educator-residency/
LOCATION:Camp Manitowa\, Benton IL\, 12770 N Benton Rd\, Benton\, IL\, 62812\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art Connections: Past Meets Present
DESCRIPTION:ArtConnectED understands the importance of building community and the role the arts play in bringing people together. Art Connection: Past Meets Present celebrates the enduring connections between art educators and their former students\, honoring the shared creative journey that begins in the classroom and continues throughout a lifetime. This exhibition showcases the impact of mentorship\, inspiration\, and the lasting influence that teachers and students have on one another. Through a variety of media and artistic voices\, the show highlights how creative dialogue and exploration can span years\, evolve\, and continue to inspire new perspective \nShow Prospectus \n 
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/art-connections-past-meets-present/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Art Center\, 1200 West 35th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
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