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SUMMARY:Curation Focus: Staging the Northern Regional HS Art Exhibition 2024
DESCRIPTION:Teachers will work in teams to curate and install artworks for the Illinois High School Art Exhibition. 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. \n9:30: Lead Presenter presents information on the process\, a demonstration of tools and equipment\, and an overview of the curatorial goals.\n10: Teachers break into groups\, select works for a wall\, and make preliminary arrangements.\n10:30 Teachers finalize selected works & install wall\n10:30-1 Team continues the process for 2 more walls\n2nd group repeats 1-5 \n4 PD Hours Available! \nRegister Here!
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/curation-focus-staging-the-northern-regional-hs-art-exhibition-2024/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Art Center\, 1200 West 35th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Art Therapy for Educators with Caroline Tye
DESCRIPTION:Learn visualization tools to use and apply with your students. In this webinar\, board-certified art therapist Caroline Tye will lead participants in a meditation and guided story experience. Engaging in this type of experience transforms personal thinking. This approach will have direct applications on how to help students of all ages and you to make more meaningful work and find a way to destress. Participants should have drawing materials available to use.  \n1.0 PDH available. \nWebinar Registration
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/webinar-art-therapy-for-educators-with-caroline-tye/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T220908Z
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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Practices Conference & Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Register Here! \n 
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/culturally-responsive-practices-conference-symposium/
LOCATION:Southern Illinois University Carbondale\, 1400 Arena Drive\, Carbondale\, IL\, 62901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T100000
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SUMMARY:Maker Meetup with Sam Ingram
DESCRIPTION:Artist and educator Sam Ingram will present on several flexible lesson plan starters to fit any grade level in a variety of media and provide economical art room hacks for creating digital art\, photographing student artwork\, and more! \n2.0 PDH Available! \nRegister Here!
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/maker-meetup-with-sam-ingram/
LOCATION:Deer Creek-Mackinaw High School\, 401 E 5th Street\, Mackinaw\, IL\, 61755\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T120000
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CREATED:20240611T184611Z
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SUMMARY:Honoring Indigenous Pedagogies: Sowing and Growing Eco Justice in Art Education
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\nJoin us for this FREE and interactive Zoom session for members of Illinois\, Indiana\, Missouri\, and Ohio Art Education Association led by Dr. Santos on July 31\, 2024\, 10 am-12 pm CT. Explore how we as art educators can integrate concepts of sustainability in our teaching\, emphasizing our interconnectedness with the environment through the lens of indigenous artists. Dr. Santos will guide us in discussion and art making that can be used in the classroom to help our students gain a better understanding of environmental sustainability and Eco Justice. Register Here: https://shorturl.at/FEboS.
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/honoring-indigenous-pedagogies-sowing-and-growing-eco-justice-in-art-education/
LOCATION:online
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SUMMARY:Glass Fusing Teacher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more glass art techniques or creating your own glass artwork? This workshop at Local Glass Studio is specially designed for IL art educators! Learn the basics of glass fusing and create a piece of fused glass during this 1-day workshop taught by a former Art Teacher. In this workshop\, you will learn the essential tools and techniques to create fused glass art. Finished artworks can be tack fused\, contour-fused\, or full-fused. In this workshop\, you will also learn how to incorporate glass fusing into your school’s curriculum. All materials and supplies are included in your registration fee. Your fired pieces will be available for pick up one week after the workshop. \n5.0 PDH Available! \nRegister Here!
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/glass-fusing-teacher-workshop/
LOCATION:Local Glass Studio\, 800 Roosevelt Rd\, Building D1\, Glen Ellyn\, IL\, 60137\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Schmidt":MAILTO:nwevents@ilaea.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T200000
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CREATED:20240904T202425Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: ART-ificial Intelligence with Luke Jenner
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the art world\, offering new tools and techniques that artists are exploring. Luke Jenner will demonstrate Adobe AI\, Firefly\, and highlight key AI tools used in art. \n1.0 PDH available.
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/webinar-art-ificial-intelligence-with-luke-jenner/
LOCATION:EdPuzzle
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SUMMARY:ArtConnected Educator Exhibition 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Show is Back!\nCalling All K-12 Art Educators!OPENING RECEPTION\nBRIDGEPORT ART CENTER\n3rd Floor Gallery\nFriday\, September 20th 2024 \n\n7pm – 10pm \nArtConnectED understands the importance of building community and the role that the arts can play in bringing people together. The arts are an essential part of our culture\, they allow us to have a deeper understanding of our emotions\, increase our self-awareness\, and also allow us to be open to new ideas and experiences. \n The Art Educator Exhibition is an annual juried exhibition developed by art educators for art educators who continue their studio practice while teaching in K-12 schools across Illinois. It is held at the historic and visually breathtaking Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago with up to $1\,000 in cash awards. \n(*Retired educators or a person working in the Art Education field are also eligible to participate) \nAll fine art media is accepted. Artists may submit painting\, drawing\, photography\, sculpture\, fibers\, glass\, mixed media\, digital/video media\, ceramics\, and/or jewelry. All works must be original and completed within the last year. \nIMPORTANT DATES\n \n\n\nSubmissions Open – April 1st\, 2024 \nSubmission Deadline – Friday\, August 23rd 2024 \nOpening Reception – Friday\, September 20th 2024\, 7-10pm \n\n \n\nProspectus & Application
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/educator-show-2024/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Art Center (3rd Floor Gallery)\, 1200 West 35th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T153000
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CREATED:20250205T183711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T181557Z
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SUMMARY:DART Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION: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 a full day of content and collaboration planned with breakout sessions\, roundtable discussions and a Keynote speaker! We are excited to bring this conference to you again and hope you will join us for a day focused on digital arts content. \n\n4.75 PD Available.\n \n\nSign-Up Form\n\n\n2025 Location: College of Lake County\, Grayslake Campus\n\n\n\n\n \n19351 West Washington Street \nGrayslake\, Illinois 60030 \nUnited States \nMap It
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/dart-conference-2025/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, Grayslake Campus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T150000
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CREATED:20250113T183526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T183808Z
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SUMMARY:Ceramics Workshop Featuring Amaco and Brent
DESCRIPTION:Ceramics Workshop Featuring Amaco and Brent\nCost: FREE! (10 for non-IAEA members) \nPatricia 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 special inks\, and how to teach students the method of printmaking to create art. The teachers will also learn special glazing techniques to enhance the students’ work and learn more about firing the kiln.\nLunch can be provided for an additional cost (https://forms.gle/2abSuMkQAx9qSUqN8). \n\n5.5 PD Available.\n \n\nSign-Up Form
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/ceramics-workshop-featuring-amaco-and-brent/
LOCATION:Dwight Township High School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T160000
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CREATED:20250203T223108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T202405Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Lines and Zines
DESCRIPTION: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 include what a Zine is and how it can be utilized in the art room with students. Participants will have the opportunity to make a Zine alongside pro-Zine Maker Karen Schaschwary Brinker. Be sure to have some paper\, drawing materials\, and a pair of scissors so you can create with the artists.  \n\n1.5 PD Available.\n \n\nSign-Up Form
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/webinar-lines-and-zines/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theresa Fontana":MAILTO:el@ilaea.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123435
CREATED:20250226T192528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T192618Z
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SUMMARY:Curation Focus: Staging the Northern Regional and Senior Scholarship Art Exhibitions 2025
DESCRIPTION: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) 11:00 am – 3:00 pm)) \n\nUp to 4.0 PDH available \n\nSign-Up Form
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/register-curation-focus/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Art Center\, 1200 West 35th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123435
CREATED:20250414T172014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T172014Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: I am trying to take your job: Building the AI Art Teacher
DESCRIPTION: \nCan 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.\n \n1.0 PD Available.\n \n\nSign-Up Form
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/webinar-i-am-trying-to-take-your-job-building-the-ai-art-teacher/
LOCATION:EdPuzzle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123435
CREATED:20250414T172652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T172652Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Of Mind & Machines: A Critical Curriculum for AI in Art
DESCRIPTION: \nLearn 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!\n \n1.0 PD Available.\n \n\nSign-Up Form
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/webinar-of-mind-machines-a-critical-curriculum-for-ai-in-art/
LOCATION:EdPuzzle
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123435
CREATED:20250414T175100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T215313Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois Art Education Association Art Educator Retreat
DESCRIPTION: \nThe 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 professional development credits\, up to 8.0\, in alignment with the Illinois Professional Development Standards.\n \n8.0 PD Available.\n \n\nThis year’s event has SOLD OUT.
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/illinois-art-education-association-art-educator-retreat/
LOCATION:Camp Manitowa\, Benton IL\, 12770 N Benton Rd\, Benton\, IL\, 62812\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123435
CREATED:20250918T124810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T124759Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: When Teaching Becomes Art\, with Jorge Lucero
DESCRIPTION: \nJorge 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 both educator and artist. Gain strategies to make the curriculum more open\, experimental\, and responsive. Explore ways to connect classroom practice with community and contemporary art. Develop a mindset that values process\, participation\, and conceptual rigor alongside skill-building.\n \n1.0 PD Available.\n \n\nSign-Up Form
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/webinar-when-teaching-becomes-art-with-jorge-lucero/
LOCATION:EdPuzzle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123435
CREATED:20251105T212339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T212339Z
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SUMMARY:Northwest Meet Up! Waterstreet Studio Second Friday Opening!
DESCRIPTION: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!\nPlease RSVP to let us know you will join us!\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSign-Up Form
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/northwest-meet-up-waterstreet-studio-second-friday-opening/
LOCATION:Watersteet Studio/Barrel & Rye
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123435
CREATED:20251105T212756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T212756Z
UID:40935-1765560600-1765573200@ilaea.org
SUMMARY:Northwest Meet Up! Waterstreet Studio Second Friday Opening!
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSign-Up Form
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/northwest-meet-up-waterstreet-studio-second-friday-opening-2/
LOCATION:Waterstreet Studio/The Goat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123435
CREATED:20260104T201020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T201020Z
UID:40957-1768240800-1768248000@ilaea.org
SUMMARY:IAEA Art Club - January
DESCRIPTION:Creative Curiosity: An Art-Making Experience for Illinois Educators\nA 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.\nWelcome and overview\, technique demo\, hands-on art-making\, reflective prompts\, and collaborative\nsharing. A structured 2-hour flow supporting creativity\, curiosity\, and professional connection.\n \nSign-up for any of the 5 monthly club meetings this spring!  \n2 PD hours available per event. \nSign-Up Form
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/iaea-art-club-january/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123435
CREATED:20260113T221709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T221709Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Sound\, Care\, and Community - Blair Ebony Smith
DESCRIPTION: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 art-making. \n1 PD hours available per event. \nSign-Up Form
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/webinar-sound-care-and-community-blair-ebony-smith/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123435
CREATED:20260104T201136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T201136Z
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SUMMARY:IAEA Art Club - February
DESCRIPTION:Creative Curiosity: An Art-Making Experience for Illinois Educators\nA 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.\nWelcome and overview\, technique demo\, hands-on art-making\, reflective prompts\, and collaborative\nsharing. A structured 2-hour flow supporting creativity\, curiosity\, and professional connection.\n \nSign-up for any of the 5 monthly club meetings this spring!  \n2 PD hours available per event. \nSign-Up Form
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/iaea-art-club-february/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123435
CREATED:20260128T194923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T194923Z
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SUMMARY:DART Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 a full day of content and collaboration planned with breakout sessions\, roundtable discussions and a Keynote speaker! We are excited to bring this conference to you again and hope you will join us for a day focused on digital arts content. \n\n4.75 PD Available.\n \n\nSign-Up Form\n\n\n2025 Location: College of Lake County\, Grayslake Campus\n\n\n\n\n \n19351 West Washington Street \nGrayslake\, Illinois 60030 \nUnited States \nMap It
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/dart-conference-2026/
LOCATION:College of Lake County\, Grayslake Campus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123435
CREATED:20260104T201156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T201156Z
UID:40961-1773079200-1773086400@ilaea.org
SUMMARY:IAEA Art Club - March
DESCRIPTION:Creative Curiosity: An Art-Making Experience for Illinois Educators\nA 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.\nWelcome and overview\, technique demo\, hands-on art-making\, reflective prompts\, and collaborative\nsharing. A structured 2-hour flow supporting creativity\, curiosity\, and professional connection.\n \nSign-up for any of the 5 monthly club meetings this spring!  \n2 PD hours available per event. \nSign-Up Form
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/iaea-art-club-march/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123435
CREATED:20260304T194058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T194058Z
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SUMMARY:Curation Focus: Staging the Northern Regional and Senior Scholarship Art Exhibitions 2026
DESCRIPTION: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) 11:00 am – 3:00 pm)) \n\nUp to 4.0 PDH available \n\nSign-Up Form
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/curation-focus-staging-the-northern-regional-and-senior-scholarship-art-exhibitions-2026/
LOCATION:Bridgeport Art Center\, 1200 West 35th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123435
CREATED:20260402T185820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T190244Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Art Education & Neurodiversity
DESCRIPTION: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 deepen understanding\, expand inclusion\, and open new possibilities for all learners. \n1 PD hours available per event. \nSign-Up Form
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/webinar-art-education-neurodiversity/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123435
CREATED:20260104T201224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T201224Z
UID:40962-1776103200-1776110400@ilaea.org
SUMMARY:IAEA Art Club - April
DESCRIPTION:Creative Curiosity: An Art-Making Experience for Illinois Educators\nA 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.\nWelcome and overview\, technique demo\, hands-on art-making\, reflective prompts\, and collaborative\nsharing. A structured 2-hour flow supporting creativity\, curiosity\, and professional connection.\n \nSign-up for any of the 5 monthly club meetings this spring!  \n2 PD hours available per event. \nSign-Up Form
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/iaea-art-club-april/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123435
CREATED:20260402T192205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T192205Z
UID:41078-1777131000-1777141800@ilaea.org
SUMMARY:Art Educators’ Guided Tour of Rockford’s Art Scene: Museum & Artist Studios
DESCRIPTION: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\, studio processes\, and community art.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSign-Up Form
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/art-educators-guided-tour-of-rockfords-art-scene-museum-artist-studios/
LOCATION:Rockford Art Museum\, 711 N. Main St\, Rockford\, Illinois
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T123435
CREATED:20260104T201243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T201243Z
UID:40963-1778522400-1778529600@ilaea.org
SUMMARY:IAEA Art Club - May
DESCRIPTION:Creative Curiosity: An Art-Making Experience for Illinois Educators\nA 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.\nWelcome and overview\, technique demo\, hands-on art-making\, reflective prompts\, and collaborative\nsharing. A structured 2-hour flow supporting creativity\, curiosity\, and professional connection.\n \nSign-up for any of the 5 monthly club meetings this spring!  \n2 PD hours available per event. \nSign-Up Form
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/iaea-art-club-may/
LOCATION:Zoom
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