Deadline to register is April 16th Join Us! Educators will have an opportunity to develop their skills and be exposed to the most current trends and forward-thinking approaches to Visual Art, Design, and Media Education. Sessions will address many relevant topics including funding, professional development, teaching about contemporary art, developing creativity, equity, and social-emotional learning […]
Digital Arts Teachers, join us for a Happy Hour on April 22nd from 4-6 to decompress and talk about digital arts connections for our students! Sign up HERE!
Don't miss submitting your student artwork. It's free to submit! Learn More ~ DEADLINE for STUDENT SHOW SUBMISSIONS ~
CALL FOR ENTRIES! On behalf of IAEA and ArtConnectED, we are excited to announce the 6th annual Illinois Art Educator Exhibition at Bridgeport Art Center, open to Illinois K-12 Art teachers! Friday, May 7th, 2021: Slideroom Submission Deadline Friday, May 14th, 2021: Email Notification (On or By) Saturday, June 5th, 2021: Accepted Work Dropoff & […]
IAEA supports the improvement and advancement of visual arts education in schools, communities, and museums throughout Illinois. This includes the encouragement of professional excellence by supporting the education and continuous learning of its members. LEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE Application deadline June 1st, 2021 *Please check the application well in advance to allow time to […]
New this year since we’re virtual… We are offering an opportunity to submit Student Videos and/or Animations as an Addendum to the 2021 Student Art Show!!! Deadline June 11th Learn More HERE.
Join the Northwest region for an evening of sipping and exploring with Mono Printing. This is a FREE virtual event to meet up with other IAEA NW teachers and celebrate the end of the school year. Teachers will need to provide their own printmaking supplies, don't worry, we've made it easy with freezer paper and […]
Are you ready to travel? IAEA is partnering up with EF tour for Art teachers in July 2023 to France and Spain. Join this informational meeting with group leader Heather Stanich to learn more about this amazing tour. In the meeting, learn about: *Itinerary *Graduate credit options *What's included in the price *Special discount for […]
Learn how to revamp & refresh your art lessons to feature BIPOC artists, including artists from our upcoming Latinx Creatives Matter list. IAEA Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee members will share how they have transformed their lessons and students' learning through critical reflection, developing inclusive lessons, and contemporary artist talks. Attendees will be asked to consider […]
**NEW IAEA Award!** The Schools of Distinction Program recognizes schools that demonstrate excellence in the following areas: curriculum and assessment authentic learning showcasing student learning connected communities leadership and advocacy professional development and training Learn More and Apply HERE