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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.)

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

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!)