Events

10am -12pm The event will consist of a tour of the exhibition with guiding questions, followed by a group discussion. Attendees will have the opportunity to collaboratively develop draft lesson plans based on the exhibitions. LINK: https://www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/exhibitions/rise-up-stonewall-and-the-lgbtq-movement/ The exhibition documents the fifty years since the Stonewall Uprising, America’s LGBTQ population has struggled for equal rights and […]

Come to the Garfield Park Conservatory, make and take a loom weaving example guided by teaching artist, Annie Zirin, and enjoy the company of artfully planted fragrant foliage and fellow art educators. $20 Registration is required. Seats are limited to 10, so register now! Click here to Register!  

Welcome Design Educators to our Next Online Event: The Design Interest Group invites you to join us for our upcoming DIG Chat virtual event. The focus in this first of our DIG Chat series is, "How Might We elevate the elementary Art + Design experience?" Come join this bimonthly virtual meeting as we explore how […]

Experience the Exhibition - Denise Treizman: In Between Living Meet the artist, create collaborative artwork, and develop lesson ideas.Artist Denise Treizman will be joining virtually from Miami for a guided tour of the exhibition. Collaborate with fellow educators to create a found-object fiber sculpture inspired by Treizman’s practice, followed by a lesson planning session using […]

Description: Dr. Tiffany Carr, author and founder of Joy in Teaching, leads a discussion on current trends in education about teacher stress & burnout and why now is the time for personal and systemic change. Dr. Carr shares research on the impact of teaching, teacher well-being, and resilience, as well as, inspirational and actionable tools […]

Description: This talk is focused on helping teachers diversify their curriculum to respond to disability and ableism. While many teachers are diversifying their curriculum through the inclusion of artists of color, less attention has been focused on the 15% of students with IEPS with identified disabilities, and understanding their life experiences.  Presenter: Dr. Kelly Gross […]

Description: Two master teachers share the lessons they developed as part of a digital learning community. Lessons will detail how collaborative, reflective learning has impacted their praxis and why engaging in a community of practice elevated their work as educators. Presenter: Kelly Bott & Jenna Kerndl 1 Professional Hour Available Pre-registration Required Register: Members and […]

Let’s get social! The evening will feature a LIVE model, sketching and a two drink minimum with some of your favorite Art Teachers. The event has limited spots and will be open to the first 30 Art Educators to register.