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SUMMARY:Webinar: Raise Hands Marcel! Celebrate! Advocate!
DESCRIPTION:Advocacy Advisor Josh Shearer along with an array of special guests will provide insight into successful messaging when speaking your elected leaders. Participants will also be provided a space to practice their conversations and receive feedback in preparation for Arts Advocacy Day Springfield on April 25th. \nWebinar Registration
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/webinar-raise-hell-marcel-celebrate-advocate/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T190000
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SUMMARY:Destress with Art Therapist Caroline Tye
DESCRIPTION:In a Zoom Session with Art Therapist Caroline Tye\, participants will experience: \n-Intro to Art Therapy\n-Art Therapy vs. Art Education\n-Self Care distressing art activity for you as the teacher.\n-Creative ways to incorporate a therapeutic art environment in your class culture.\n-Tangible Tools\n-Q and A \n\nCaroline Tye is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a registered board-certified art therapist. She is also an artist\, educator\, mom of 2 and the owner of Dandelion Art Studio. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education from Illinois College\, however her passionate beliefs in the power of creativity lead her to discover the certificate art therapy program at Northwestern University. She completed the program\, but wanted to continue to further her knowledge. She obtained a Master’s in Art Therapy with an emphasis in Counseling at Mount Mary University. Her philosophy and belief is that art and creativity can promote growth\, healing and transformation. \n\n\nPreviously\, Caroline worked for more than 5 years at a therapeutic day school where she developed the art therapy program. \nCaroline uses the creative process and her therapeutic skills to work with children and adolescents who are diagnosed with a range of mental illnesses and behavioral issues. She brings an enthusiastic\, passionate\, and nurturing approach to all of her clients. \n\nClick here to register! \nFREE for IAEA Members!\n$10 for Non-Members.
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/destress-with-art-therapist-caroline-tye/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theresa Fontana":MAILTO:el@ilaea.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T183000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Creating Community in Your Classroom!
DESCRIPTION:One of my favorite parts of being an Art teacher is having the ability to bring a variety of students together with a common interest of Art. On the first day of school I begin building a positive classroom community where students feel comfortable sharing their art\, asking for feedback and helping each other share a studio space while building lifelong memories together. I will share the many successful activities\, lessons\, and strategies that have allowed me to build a community\, not only in my Art classroom\, but throughout our department\, our school and our community. \nWebinar Registration
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/webinar-creating-community-in-your-classroom/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134041
CREATED:20230417T000522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T000522Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Using Animation to Teach Social Emotional Learning
DESCRIPTION:Draw over video\, animate from under your paper\, and share your feelings with paper lips. Trust me\, it will not only make sense\, but make you want to create and explore different ways to use rotoscope animation\, stop motion animation\, and simple iPad apps to help students dynamically and creatively express emotions through art. \nWebinar Registration
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/webinar-using-animation-to-teach-social-emotional-learning/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230712T110000
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CREATED:20230612T170831Z
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SUMMARY:Expressive Printmaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:During this two day hands-on workshop art educators will be introduced to and use various methods of printmaking while learning about their history\, process\, and preparation. The methods will include block printing\, gelli printing and image transfer. Participants will learn how these methods enhance their art education curriculum directly impacting student learning\,developing student to teacher connections\, inclusive strategies for the art classroom and inclusive art-making experiences as they relate to diverse artists and contemporary visual arts education.  \n7/10/2023 8:00-11:00am 7/12/2023\n8:00-11:00am \nRegister Here!
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/expressive-printmaking-workshop/
LOCATION:Winston Campus Junior High Schoo\, 120 Babcock\, Palatine\, IL\, 60067\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230711T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134041
CREATED:20230529T214008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T104605Z
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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Teaching in ART Class
DESCRIPTION:Teachers will learn how to enhance their pedagogy and curriculum with culturally responsive practices\, incorporating movement\, collaboration and art-making. Teachers will reflect on their roles as creative practitioners and examine curriculum through the lenses of art education\, student- centered learning and enhanced art making experiences. \nBring snacks for the today.\nThere is not a lunch break. \n5.5 PD Credits Available. \n \nRegister Here!
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/culturally-responsive-teaching-in-art-class/
LOCATION:Winston Campus Junior High Schoo\, 120 Babcock\, Palatine\, IL\, 60067\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T215103Z
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SUMMARY:Below the Surface of Art Education
DESCRIPTION:Summer Virtual PD featuring art educator and dynamic presenter\, Libya Doman. Using conversation as “mirrors and windows” to seeing ourselves and others\, Libya Doman designs and delivers curriculums\, workshops\, and keynotes to help educators grapple with topics that are often deemed “taboo.” \nJoin us for a two hour FREE PD on practices that support anti-racist and anti-bias pedagogy. Below the Surface of Art Education will enable participants to reflect upon the barriers that restrict access to learning. Moreover\, specific strategies for analyzing and refining instructional practices are included with this presentation. This session is exclusively for members of our state organizations.\n A two hour professional development certificate will be issued for all attendees. Zoom link will be provided a week before the event. Space is limited to the 200 participants that sign up. This professional development is for Illinois\, Missouri\, and Tennessee art educators. \nRegister here!\n  \nLibya Doman’s Biography \n\nMs. Doman is proud to have a degree from Spelman College; an HBCU. She received a post Baccalaureate from Moore College of Art & Design. She earned her Master’s in Art Education and 2D Art from TC\, Columbia University. Libya Doman is a National Board-certified visual art educator and a cultural responsiveness facilitator. \n \nFor many years\, Ms. Doman has served as an Equity Lead in her school system as well as an adjunct professor at George Mason University. She was a member of NAEA’s Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) Task Force . Libya is an ED&I Guide for NAEA’s School for Art Leaders and Cultural Competency programs. She was named VAEA’s 2020 Art Educator of the Year as well as Elementary Art Educator of the Year. In summer 2022\, Libya was named a Milken Center Fellow. \n\n 
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/below-the-surface-of-art-education/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134041
CREATED:20221025T221408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T173056Z
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SUMMARY:Artists of France and Spain Teacher Tour
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join the Illinois Art Education Association and EF Educational Tours on a custom-designed\, art-focused\, professional learning tour through France and Spain in July 2023! The experience of a lifetime is waiting for you. Every detail\, from the cities you’ll stay in\, to the cultural discoveries you’ll make\, this tour has been customized for Art Teachers. \nPrice for IAEA Members: $4\,550.00\nPrice for non-IAEA Members: $4\,650.00 \nRegister Through EF Here! \nFor any questions\, contact Heather Stanich – hstanich@sd308.org.
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/artists-of-france-and-spain-teacher-tour/
LOCATION:O’hare Airport\, 10000 W Balmoral Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60666\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Stanich":MAILTO:hstanich@sd308.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134041
CREATED:20230731T144805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T144805Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Foster Creative Collaboration in the Classroom: Low stakes activities & high impact outcomes
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar participants will learn about the trace layer play arts-based research collective and an annual collective research exhibition. Members of the collective will share their stories and process for forming low-stakes activities that engage the public in collaborative sense making. Participants will engage with one another through a digital whiteboard and learn strategies for building community through arts-based practices.  \nWebinar Registration
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/webinar-foster-creative-collaboration-in-the-classroom-low-stakes-activities-high-impact-outcomes/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134041
CREATED:20230920T130332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T132713Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Tips and tricks to get ap students started and building good habits
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will look at tips and tricks that can be used to get A.P. Art and Design students started on their AP journey. Teachers will share strategies related to teaching students how to gather and organize evidence\, MPI explorations\, and beginning SI’s. The student-centered strategies help students to understand and document their creative endeavors\, expand material usage\, and address the why behind their artistic choices. Building an Illinois AP teacher learning community will also be discussed along with time to ask questions and figure out worries that AP teachers have moving forward and ways we can build a community of support.\n\n\n\nWebinar Registration
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/webinar-tips-and-tricks-to-get-ap-students-started-and-building-good-habits/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Perrish":MAILTO:secretary@ilaea.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134041
CREATED:20231006T135256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T201207Z
UID:40230-1699902000-1699905600@ilaea.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Using Collaborative Assessment In Sustained AP Investigations
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on assessment strategies that align with the AP Art and Design College Board rubric. We will be collaborating with the AP art teachers in the state to develop shared approaches for assessment. The end goal is that students will be able to assess other students on their sustained investigation\, and provide feedback\, and then take that learning experience and apply it to their own work. \nWebinar Registration
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/webinar-using-collaborative-assessment-in-sustained-ap-investigations/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134041
CREATED:20231103T160012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T181706Z
UID:40259-1705744800-1705752000@ilaea.org
SUMMARY:Maker Meet-Up - Origami and Paper Folding with John Odum
DESCRIPTION:Artist and educator John Odum will present on his process of creating origami and folded paper artwork.\nHe will guide participants in creating several models and will share resources and lessons suitable for K-12 students.\n9:00-9:15 Greetings\, introductions\, and overview of the day\n9:15-9:45 Presentation of origami and paper folding\n9:45-10:30 Guided\, hands-on art making\n10:30-10:50 Presentation on modular origami\n10:50-11:40 Guided\, hands-on art making\n11:40-12:00 Share artwork and resources \n2 PD Credits Available.
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/maker-meet-up-origami-and-paper-folding-with-john-odum/
LOCATION:Carrie Busey Elementary School / Art room.\, 304 Prairie Rose Ln\, Savoy\, 61874\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="John Odum":MAILTO:odumjo@u4sd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134041
CREATED:20240131T200736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T163224Z
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SUMMARY:DART Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:DART is 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\, Keynote speaker and lesson shares. DART is the professional organization created by digital art teachers that were seeking a space and information related to their classroom and medium. DART’s mission is to form connections between digital art classroom teachers while also creating connections between working professionals in the field of art and design\, to keep current in the skills and knowledge of the industry.\n\n\n\n4.75 PD hours available. \nRegister Here! \nQuestions? Contact Dina Sampras at digitalarts@ilaea.org
URL:https://ilaea.org/events/dart-conference-2024/
LOCATION:University of Illinois at Chicago\, 400 South Peoria Street\, Chicago\, 60607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240311T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134041
CREATED:20240212T202640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T202640Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134041
CREATED:20240302T153128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T153128Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260403T134041
CREATED:20240111T210401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T220908Z
UID:40350-1712908800-1712937600@ilaea.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134041
CREATED:20240625T152425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T152541Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260403T134041
CREATED:20240611T184611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T184910Z
UID:40468-1722420000-1722427200@ilaea.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134041
CREATED:20240702T144028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T065857Z
UID:40492-1722427200-1722441600@ilaea.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260403T134041
CREATED:20240904T202425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T182109Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134041
CREATED:20240212T205423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T205534Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260403T134041
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
DTSTAMP:20260403T134041
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
DTSTAMP:20260403T134041
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:20260403T134041
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:20260403T134041
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:20260403T134041
CREATED:20250414T172652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T172652Z
UID:40755-1745107200-1747783800@ilaea.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134041
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134041
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:20260403T134041
CREATED:20251105T212339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T212339Z
UID:40931-1763141400-1763154000@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\, 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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