JULY 26 – 28, 2023
SUMMER 2023 NOW
GUIDE
CONFERENCE
Romero Britto Sir Ken Robinson
Faith Ringgold
World-renowned artists and authors have presented at NOW.
CJ Hendry
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Tatyana Fazlalizadeh
Contents
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Welcome
Sponsors
Conference Kickoff
Conference Schedule
How to Sketchnote
Featured Presenter: Davia King
Conference Presentations
Conference Objectives
Conference Takeaways
K-12 Art Educator Framework
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Welcome to the Summer 2023 NOW Conference!
DAY 1
Conference Kickoff • July 26
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. CT
Kick off the NOW Conference with Tim and Amanda for an evening of artmaking, community, games, and prizes!
DAY 2
The Main Event • July 27 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT
A full day of engaging learning from our presenters and keynote speakers.
DAY 3 AND BEYOND
The After Pass 24/7/365
Learn at your own pace, on your own time, with topics that are most relevant for you and your classroom.
For the full details of the Summer 2023 NOW Conference, visit artofed.info/NOW-Guide
Get the boost you need with PD just for art teachers! Use this guide to lead you through the conference and help bring your inspiration and new ideas directly into your classroom. You will be able to find sessions to reinvigorate your teaching and help you thrive for the rest of the year.
Inside, you’ll find note-taking (and doodling!) space for each presentation, creativity prompts, links that lead to further exploration, and much more! Sit back and relax. It’s going to be an incredible conference day!
Before the event, set yourself up for success by making sure to check your tech, gather supplies, and load up on snacks!
TECH CHECK!
The NOW Conference will take place on Zoom. Links are shared on the NOW Attendee Guide landing page and will be sent via email on the day of the event. Make sure you have a good wi-fi connection and can stream a Zoom meeting on your device.
GET SET!
To ensure a relaxing day, spend a few minutes gathering the following materials ahead of time:
• A sketchbook, paper, and a few fun artmaking materials. Check out the full supply list on the NOW Attendee Guide landing page. If you received a swag box, check inside for your supplies!
• Your favorite drawing tool for making sketches and taking notes.
• Headphones to eliminate distractions.
• Snacks and drinks to keep your energy up.
• A pre-packed lunch you can grab quickly during one of our breaks.
SNACK ATTACK
Create a unique art-themed snack for the conference and share it on social media using the hashtag #NOWConference. The best snack will win free entry to the Winter 2024 Conference! Could your lunch be a Romero Burrito? A plate of Fusili Kandinsky? Whatever you come up with, we want to see it!
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Thanks to Our Sponsors
Giveaways will be announced during the Conference Kickoff and The Main Event! (Note: you are automatically registered for giveaways and don’t need to be present to win.)
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HOUR 1
Don’t Miss the NOW Kickoff Event!
As part of your NOW Conference registration, you are invited to the Summer 2023 NOW Conference Kickoff hosted by Tim and Amanda!
Grab a beverage of choice, and join other art teachers for a night of fun and relaxation. This event is free with your conference registration! We’ll send a Zoom link on the day of the event. Just click to join and enjoy. Find all the details below!
Wednesday, July 26 • 7-9 p.m. Central Time
LET’S MAKE A DEAL!
Join the fun with your art teacher community!
We have another exciting and hilarious game night for you! Come dressed in your best costume (optional) to see if you can win cash, prizes, and amazing art supplies, but watch out for the Zonks!
HOUR 2
ARTMAKING BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Take some time to make art for yourself!
Take your pick: Meera Ramanathan will be leading a session on kolam art, and Melinda Moen will be working on symbolic sketchbook covers!
Where
Zoom! We’ll email you a link on the day of the event.
Why
Because we all deserve a break, some time for fun, and a chance to create!
Art teachers are watching from around the world. We would love to see pictures of where you’re watching from! #NOWConference
Tim Bogatz @TimBogatz
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Amanda Heyn @amanda_heyn
Drink Menu
MARIA MARTINI-EZ
Ingredients
• 3 oz gin
• ½ oz dry vermouth
Directions
Mix ingredients into a shaker with ice cubes. Shake well. Pour into a perfectly made and intricately designed black ceramic pot.
Enjoy!
IMPRESSION (TEQUILA) SUNRISE
Ingredients
• 2 oz tequila
• 4 oz orange juice
• ½ oz grenadine
• Orange slice and maraschino cherry for garnish
Directions
Fill a highball glass with ice and pour in the tequila and orange juice. Stir well. Slowly pour the grenadine around the inside edge of the glass. Create three quick sketches over the next five minutes, noticing how the grenadine sinks to the bottom and then slowly rises to mix with the other ingredients. Add garnishes.
BRAQUE AND TAN
Ingredients
• 1 can or bottle of your favorite pale ale
• 1 can or bottle of Guinness or other stout
Directions
Fill a pint glass halfway with the pale ale. Float the Guinness on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon. Sip slowly while watching Picasso get all the credit for your ideas.
EARL GREYSCALE TEA
Ingredients
• 8 oz boiling water
• 1 bag Earl Grey Tea
Directions
After boiling water, seep the tea bag for 5 minutes. Sip while glancing around and determining the relative values of all your surroundings.
(Special thanks to Andrea Medrano for this idea!)
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The Main Event—Live on July 27
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Central Time
Note: Presentations and times are subject to change.
The NOW Conference Main Event is a day full of TED-Talk-style presentations, and you get to experience them all! Remember—the conference After Pass is free with your registration. Every presentation, handout, and download is available for an entire year after the event has concluded! You get on-demand access 24/7/365.
HOUR 1
Joel Scholten Abstract Landscapes
Francisco Matas Building Relationships with Students From Day One
Catie Nasser — Animation Basics without Technology
HOUR 2
Ruth Byrne — The Power of Storytelling in the Art Room
Nic Hahn — Utilizing Games for Student Engagement
Kristina Brown Creativity and Idea Generation
BREAK
HOUR 3
HOUR 4
Kaitlyn Edington — The Power of Drawing Prompts
LaTonya Hicks — Scaffolding Your Inquiry-Based Learning
Mariana VanDerMolen — Process-Based Artmaking
Davia King Building Community Through Art: Collaboration, Connection, and Empowerment
Art Teacher Roundtable — Finding Success Through Reflection and Adaptation
BREAK
HOUR 5
Jonathan Juravich — Teaching with Purpose, Intention, and Joy
Katie White — Using Assessment to Nurture a Culture of Creativity
Meera Ramanathan — A Look at Podcasting with Students
Kimiyo Cordero — Rethinking and Reinvigorating Your Curriculum
AFTER PASS
The After Pass features the Main Event presentations plus an additional 15 presentations all available for asynchronous learning.
The After Pass is an additional day of learning just for YOU. Find the presentations that work best for your students and your classroom, at your own pace, on your own time. The After Pass is there for you to dive into on Day 3 and beyond!
Explore presentations with content specifically for elementary, middle school, and high school, as well as presentations for teacher leaders and administrators.
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Use this space to do some timed sketches! Give yourself five minutes to complete the following prompts throughout the day.
• Draw your pet or favorite animal.
• Sketch one of our presenters and tag them on social.
• Create 3 new patterns you’ve never seen before.
• Make a radial design that incorporates your favorite things about summer.
Build Your Art Ed Community!
One of the best parts of professional development is sharing your learning with others. Show us what you’re up to during the conference and connect with other attendees! First, find AOEU on social media!
TWITTER: @theartofed INSTAGRAM: @theartofed
FACEBOOK PAGE: The Art of Education University
FACEBOOK GROUP: NOW Conference Attendees
Then, use the following hashtags to share with us and others! #NOWConference #NOWConferenceSwag
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SOCIAL MEDIA
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Sketch originally
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inspired by Nic Hahn
FEATURED PRESENTER
Davia King
Building Community Through Art: Collaboration, Connection, and Empowerment
Davia King is an abstract expressionist and conceptual artist focusing on human connection. She was born on the edge of the scenic Wasatch Mountains in Provo, Utah, but the big city energy and culture of Los Angeles beckoned her, and in 2009 she moved to where she currently lives and works.
PRESENTATION:
Building Community Through Art: Collaboration, Connection, and Empowerment
Join Los Angeles-based street artist Davia King as she collaborates with the students of Western High School in Anaheim, CA, to bring a distinct and colorful mural to their campus. This presentation will show Davia in action as she plans and executes one of her distinct works, empowering students to be part of the process at every step along the way. Davia will also share her own story and talk about her career as an artist, discussing why she believes in the power of community and the importance of finding and appreciating the connections that exist between all of us.
LINKS:
Find everything you need to know about Davia and her work at daviaking.com
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Abstract Landscapes
Joel Scholten • Instagram: @scholtenart
What are your 3 favorite painting lessons to teach?
Building Relationships with Students From Day One
Francisco Matas • Twitter: @fjmatasart
What are 3 questions you can use to start conversations in your classroom?
Animation Basics Without Technology
Catie Nasser • Instagram and Twitter: @catnasser
After watching Catie’s video, draw 2 ideas for a thaumatrope animation.
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The Power of Storytelling in the Art Room
Ruth Byrne • Instagram: @ruthbyralen
Sketch a plan for a collage that reflects a journey you’ve been on.
Utilizing Games for Student Engagement
Nic Hahn for Art to Remember • Instagram: @minimatisseart
List 3 games that Nic shared that you would want to play with your students.
Art teachers stand out.
You are creative, inspired, and unique in the very best ways. The professional development and curriculum materials you choose should match your unique art teacher energy.
artofed.info/differentlikeyou
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Creativity and Idea Generation
Kristina Brown • Instagram: @kristinabrownart
Which lesson of yours could use an extra dose of creativity?
The Power of Drawing Prompts
Kaitlyn Edington • Instagram: @artwithmrs.e
Create a small drawing inspired by one of Kaitlyn’s prompts.
artofed.info/courses
Explore 30+ engaging online courses designed for K-12 art teachers.
My coursework and research have changed the way I think about my own learning. It made me really realize what it means to be a lifelong learner.”
REBECCA WATSON | WY
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Scaffolding Inquiry-Based Learning
LaTonya Hicks • Instagram: @pcsvisualart
What are 2 things you do in your classroom that help facilitate exploration?
Process-Based Artmaking
Mariana VanDerMolen • Instagram: @mvdm_art
What lessons do you teach that focus on the artmaking process? Are there any lessons you have that could spend more time on process?
Building Community Through Art: Collaboration, Connection, and Empowerment
Davia King • daviaking.com
Connect with 3 people and create blind contour drawings of them.
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Finding Success Through Reflection and Adaptation
Art
Teacher Roundtable
After reflecting, write down three things you did well last school year and two changes you would like to make in the upcoming school year.
Teaching with Purpose, Intention, and Joy
Jonathan Juravich • Twitter and Instagram: @jjuravich
What are 3 things in your teaching life that bring you joy?
artofed.info/flex
1000s of standards-aligned curriculum materials to meet the needs of our unique students.
With FLEX, the lesson format and materials have made it super easy to refresh our curriculum, which keeps art teachers engaged. If art teachers are bored, students are bored.”
ERIKA CHAPMAN | CA
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Using Assessment to Nurture a Culture of Creativity
Katie White • kwhiteconsulting.com
Write 2 questions that you have about assessment in art. Ask one of them in the chat on conference day!
A Look at Podcasting with Students
Meera Ramanathan • Instagram: @ms.r_art_class
If you were to have students start a podcast, what would the topic be? List 5 possibilities.
Rethinking and Reinvigorating Your Curriculum
Kimiyo Cordero
What are two things you can do in the near future to help reinvigorate your curriculum?
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NOW CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES FOR ATTENDEES
OBJECTIVE ONE
Attendees will connect with and analyze current best practices in the field of art education, utilizing AOEU’s K-12 Art Educator Framework, and continue to develop their subject matter expertise.
OBJECTIVE TWO
Attendees will evaluate resources and ideas to help design unique student experiences; these experiences will help students practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
OBJECTIVE THREE
Attendees will integrate conference learning experiences to guide a personalized learning plan aligned with professional goals for the semester.
artofed.info/pro
On-demand professional development to support your growth as an educator.
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I’m blown away by how much RELEVANT professional development we have direct access to in PRO. What a gift! I am so thankful for this amazing resource.”
JULIA R. | FL
1-2-3 CONFERENCE TAKEAWAYS!
The NOW Conference is fast-paced and full of inspiring information. Use this space to write down key takeaways from the conference. Which new ideas will you be sure to add to your teaching practice moving forward?
Which idea from the conference can you take action on in the next week?
IDEA:
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN:
Which two ideas from the conference can you take action on in the next month?
IDEA 1:
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN:
IDEA 2:
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN:
Which three ideas from the conference will you build into your teaching practice over the next year?
IDEA TIMELINE STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
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K–12 ART EDUCATOR FRAMEWORK
The K-12 Art Educator Framework is a voluntary resource for art educators developed by AOEU. Comprised of 6 domains, 15 sub-domains, and 50 competencies, it’s designed to optimize effectiveness through real-world practice. Check out the After Pass to see all NOW presentations aligned to the Framework!
CURRICULUM
1. CURRICULUM DESIGN
A. Develops curriculum that aligns with national, state, and/or district standards
B. Designs sequential lessons, units, and/or centers
C. Develops appropriate learning targets/goals
D. Demonstrates thorough background knowledge and command of the subject matter/content
3. ASSESSMENT DESIGN
A. Designs student assessments aligned to learning targets/goals
2. CURRICULUM APPROACHES
A. Integrates knowledge of a variety of approaches when planning content
B. Selects printed and digital instructional resources for classroom use
ASSESSMENT
4. ASSESSMENT IMPLEMENTATION
A. Monitors student learning and adjusts instruction as needed
B. Develops various assessment strategies for classroom use
C. Analyzes qualitative and quantitative student assessment data to gauge mastery
D. Analyzes qualitative and quantitative student assessment data to guide learning and instruction
5. ENGAGEMENT
B. Supports student reflection on learning through peer feedback and self-assessment
C. Design and deliver ongoing, timely feedback to students
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
6. DIFFERENTIATION
A. Develops lessons, units, and/or centers that connect with student interests and backgrounds
B. Designs scaffolded instruction to facilitate student learning
C. Develops questioning techniques to encourage higher-order thinking skills
D. Constructs opportunities for student choice and authentic learning
E. Selects technology resources to supplement instructional strategies
F. Designs opportunities for collaboration among students
A. Designs inclusive instruction based on individual differences and understanding of diverse cultures and communities
B. Designs instruction to address student background knowledge and ability levels
C. Develops appropriate adaptations and enrichments for students
D. Differentiates instruction and activities to align with IEP goals
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7. MEDIA AND TECHNIQUES
STUDIO PRACTICES
A. Selects best practices when teaching media and techniques to students
B. Scaffolds media and technique skills for students according to age and ability level
C. Designs opportunities for students to experiment with materials and skills
8. CREATIVITY
A. Designs experiences to practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills
B. Designs instruction to allow for freedom of expression and independent thought within student work
10. EXPECTATIONS
9. CONNECTIONS
A. Develops instruction that incorporates historical and contemporary artwork
B. Develops instruction that incorporates artwork from a variety of cultures, communities, times, and places
C. Values how the arts connect with other disciplines and provides opportunities to experience those connections
D. Develops instruction that incorporates current issues and themes in education
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
12. PHYSICAL SPACE
A. Creates and communicates clear expectations and concesquences
B. Creates and communicates clear routines and procedures
C. Develops and maintains a documentation system for student behavior
11. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
A. Builds rapport and positive relationships with students
B. Creates and maintains an environment of respect
C. Maintains self-control in challenging situations
13. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
A. Demonstrates reflective practice
B. Contributes to the school culture
A. Designs an art room that is accessible for all students
B. Promotes the safe use of equipment, materials, and supplies
C. Maintains the organization of supplies and student work
PROFESSIONALISM
15. ADVOCACY
A. Supports art education access for all students
C. Partners with other professional educators
14. PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
A. Values and participates in professional development opportunities
B. Develops professional goals and a personalized professional development plan to meet those goals
C. Values sharing learning with others
B. Creates exhibits of student work for community interaction
C. Values the arts and communicates their importance
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