Winter 2024 NOW Conference Guide

WINTER 2024

NOW CONFERENCE GUIDE FEBRUARY 2–4, 2024

WORLD-RENOWNED ARTISTS AND AUTHORS HAVE PRESENTED AT

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CJ HENDRY

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FAITH RINGGOLD

SIR KEN ROBINSON

GUIDE CONTENTS 4

Welcome

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Sponsors

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Conference Kickoff

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Conference Schedule

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How to Sketchnote

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Featured Presenter: Devon Rodriquez

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Conference Presentations

20 Conference Objectives 21

Conference Takeaways

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K-12 Art Educator Framework

Winter 2024

NOW CONFERENCE DAY 1

DAY 2

Conference Kickoff • February 2

The Main Event • February 3

The After Pass • February 4

7 p.m. – 9 p.m. CT

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT

24/7/365

Kick off the NOW Conference

A full day of engaging learning

Learn at your own pace, on

with Tim and Amanda for an

from our presenters and

your own time, with topics

evening of artmaking, community,

keynote speakers.

that are most relevant for you

games, and prizes!

DAY 3

AND BEYOND

and your classroom.

For the full details of the Winter 2024 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 grab 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!

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Your favorite drawing tool for making sketches and taking notes.

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Headphones to eliminate distractions.

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Snacks and drinks to keep your energy up.

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A pre-packed lunch you can grab quickly during one of our breaks.

Create a unique art-themed snack for the conference and share it on

SNACK ATTACK 4

social media using the hashtag #NOWConference. The best snack will win free entry to the Summer 2024 Conference! Could your lunch be a Romero Burrito? A plate of Fusili Kandinsky? Whatever you come up with, we want to see it!

Thanks to Our Sponsors

Giveaways will be announced during the Conference Kickoff and The Main Event!

PRIZE ALERT

(Note: you are automatically registered for giveaways and don’t need to be present to win.)

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Don’t Miss the

NOW KICKOFF EVENT Tim Bogatz @Tim_Bogatz

As part of your NOW Conference registration, you are invited to the Winter 2024 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!

Amanda Heyn @amanda_heyn

Friday, February 2 • 7–9 p.m. Central Time JOIN THE FUN WITH YOUR ART TEACHER COMMUNITY!

HOUR

1

We will start the evening with an hour of games, trivia, prizes, giveaways, and so much more!

Come to play games, test your artmaking and art history knowledge, and your chance to win cash, supplies for your art room, or one of dozens of other prizes.

HOUR

ARTMAKING BREAKOUT SESSIONS

2

Take some time to make art for yourself!

Take your pick: Colored pencil portraits with Jenn Russell, or drawing prompts and creativity with Kayla Koslow and Katie Gray!

Where

Why

Zoom! We’ll email you a link on the

Because we all deserve a break, some

day of the event.

time for fun, and a chance to create!

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!

SOCIAL MEDIA

TWITTER:

INSTAGRAM:

FACEBOOK:

FACEBOOK GROUP:

@theartofed

@theartofed

The Art of Education University

NOW Conference Attendees

Then, use the following hashtags to share with us and others! #NOWConference

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#NOWConferenceSwag

THE MAIN EVENT Live on February 3 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

HOUR

2

Marina Alfera — Lines and Shapes of Unity Andrea Slusarski — The Psychology of Creativity Francisco Matas — Scaffolding Critiques Kristina Brown — The Importance of Creativity and Exploration Paula Liz — Creative Changemakers Lindsey Moss — How to Be Your Best Art Teacher Self

BREAK

HOUR

3

HOUR

4

Art Teacher Roundtable — Real Talk About Classroom Management Kandice Stewart — Co-Curricular Planning with Students Chris Sykora — Expressive Mark-Making

Devon Rodriguez — Spreading Positivity Through Portraiture Meera Ramanathan — Collaborations Across the Campus

BREAK

HOUR

5

LaTonya Hicks — Experimentation and the Artmaking Process Laura Irmis — A Simple Ceramics Lesson for Every Level Dr. Andrea McDonough — Strategies for Successful Assessments Jen Leban — Creativity Challenges Using Technology

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!

AFTER PASS 24/7/365

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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ROTHKO’S

Orange & Yellow

INGREDIENTS

TEQUILA SUNRISE

• 2 ounces blanco tequila • 4 ounces orange juice, freshly squeezed • 1/4 ounce grenadine • Ice Add the tequila and then the orange juice to a chilled highball glass filled with ice. Top with the grenadine, which will sink to the bottom of the glass, creating a layered effect.

Adjust ingredients as needed to match the look of Rothko’s Orange and Yellow (1956).

YAYOI KUSAMA’S INGREDIENTS For the Tea • 4 cups water • 4 jasmine tea bags

Boba Tea

For the Tapioca • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar • 1/4 cup water • 1 cup black tapioca pearls (instant/quick-cooking) For serving • Ice • Sweetened condensed milk • Food coloring Boil the water, then add the tea bags; remove from heat and let the tea cool to room temperature. Discard the tea bags and refrigerate.

Place the brown sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat.

Simmer, stirring constantly until the syrup has thickened slightly.

Remove from heat and let the syrup cool.

Cook the tapioca pearls according to the directions on the package. Drain and rinse the pearls, then pour the cooled syrup over the pearls and stir to combine.

Add the tapioca pearls to the bottom of a glass, then fill with ice.

Add 1 cup of tea, then 1-2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk. Add food coloring to create your own bright Kusama-inspired hue, and enjoy with a smoothie straw!

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MONET’S

Water Lilies

COCKTAIL

INGREDIENTS • 1 ounce vodka • 1 ounce blue curaçao • 4 ounces lemonade • Ice • Leaves (basil or mint) • Flowers (cherry blossom, pansies, or lavender) Add the vodka, blue curaçao and lemonade to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Pour into a coupe glass. Float herb leaves on top of the liquid, and top the leaves with a flower of your choice to create the look of water lilies. Sip slowly, and eat the plant life if you want, I guess?

POLLOCK’S

Autumn Rhythm

INGREDIENTS

FRAPPE

• Dark chocolate syrup • Caramel syrup • 2 cups ice • 1 cup espresso or other coffee (cooled) • ½ cup milk or almond milk • ½ t. vanilla extract • Whipped cream (optional) Drip, throw, and splatter both syrups inside (and outside?) a martini glass in the style of Jackson Pollock.

Blend liquid ingredients together until smooth. Pour the mixture over the decorated glass. Top with whipped cream, add more splatters with both syrups, and enjoy!

We want to see your art-inspired drinks!

Post your creations with #nowconference and tag @theartofed!

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4 2 ‘ R E WIN T

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Sketch originally inspired by Nic Hahn (@minimatisseart)

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FEATURED PRESENTER

DEVON RODRIGUEZ PRESENTATION

Devon Rodriguez is a New York City-based artist and TikTok creator whose talents and creativity have amassed him a

Spreading Positivity Through Portraiture

community of over 28 million followers (and counting!). On TikTok, Devon is known for his incredibly realistic drawings of New Yorkers on the subway, where he draws commuters and films their reactions as he hands them their finished portrait.

Originally from The Bronx, Devon’s early inspiration came

You’ve seen Devon Rodriguez’s

from New York’s street art scene, where he began practicing

portrait drawing in action on TikTok

graffiti at age eleven. Eventually growing an interest in

and Instagram, and soon you can

portraiture and realism thanks to a childhood teacher, he

join him at the NOW Conference!

attended Manhattan’s coveted High School of Art and Design

In his keynote presentation, Devon

in 2011. It was here that he began sketching portraits of

will share the stories behind his

commuters’ everyday lives on the New York City Subway.

portraits, his rise to fame on social media, and the lessons our students

After graduating, he briefly attended Fashion Institute of

can learn from his work.

Technology (FIT) until demand for his commissioned portraits grew drastically, teaching him more than a formal education

Devon will also share his own story

could ever provide.

and talk about his career as an artist, discussing why he believes

Devon began sharing his art on TikTok around the same time

in the power of portraiture, how

he was able to ride the subway again—the summer of 2020.

he connects with his subjects, and

Quickly achieving viral success, Devon continued to build

how he hopes to spread positivity

his following by capturing the lives of everyday New Yorkers

through his artwork and his actions.

amidst New York’s most unique moment in history.

FOLLOW DEVON

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TIKTOK:

INSTAGRAM:

FACEBOOK

YOUTUBE:

@devonrodriguezart

@devonrodriguezart

Devon Rodriguez Art

@devonrodriguezart1

NOTES

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HOUR ONE MARINA ALFERA Lines and Shapes of Unity

ANDREA SLUSARSKI The Psychology of Creativity

FRANCISCO MATAS Scaffolding Critiques

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HOUR TWO KRISTINA BROWN The Importance of Creativity and Exploration

PAULA LIZ Creative Changemakers

LINDSEY MOSS

How to Be Your Best Art Teacher Self

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HOUR THREE ART TEACHER ROUNDTABLE Real Talk About Classroom Management

KANDICE STEWART Co-Curricular Planning with Students

CHRIS SYKORA Expressive Mark-Making

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HOUR FOUR DEVON RODRIGUEZ Spreading Positivity Through Portraiture

MEERA RAMANATHAN Collaborations Across the Campus

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HOUR FIVE LATONYA HICKS Experimentation and the Artmaking Process

LAURA IRMIS A Simple Ceramics Lesson for Every Level

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HOUR FIVE DR. ANDREA MCDONOUGH Strategies for Successful Assessments

JEN LEBAN Creativity Challenges Using Technology

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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.

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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?

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Which idea from the conference can you take action on in the next week?

IDEA:

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN:

2

Which two ideas from the conference can you take action on in the next month?

IDEA 1:

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN:

IDEA 2:

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN:

3

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

2. CURRICULUM APPROACHES

A. Develops curriculum that aligns with national,

A. Integrates knowledge of a variety of

state, and/or district standards

approaches when planning content

B. Designs sequential lessons, units, and/or centers C. Develops appropriate learning targets/goals

B. Selects printed and digital instructional resources for classroom use

D. Demonstrates thorough background knowledge and command of the subject matter/content

ASSESSMENT 3. ASSESSMENT DESIGN

4. ASSESSMENT IMPLEMENTATION

A. Designs student assessments aligned to

A. Monitors student learning and adjusts

learning targets/goals

instruction as needed

B. Develops various assessment strategies for classroom use

B. S upports student reflection on learning through peer feedback and self-assessment

C. Analyzes qualitative and quantitative student assessment data to gauge mastery

C. D esign and deliver ongoing, timely feedback to students

D. A nalyzes qualitative and quantitative student assessment data to guide learning and instruction

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES 5. ENGAGEMENT

6. DIFFERENTIATION

A. Develops lessons, units, and/or centers

A. Designs inclusive instruction based on

that connect with student interests and

individual differences and understanding of

backgrounds

diverse cultures and communities

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

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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

STUDIO PRACTICES 7. MEDIA AND TECHNIQUES

9. CONNECTIONS

A. Selects best practices when teaching media and techniques to students

A. Develops instruction that incorporates historical and contemporary artwork

B. Scaffolds media and technique skills for students according to age and ability level

B. Develops instruction that incorporates artwork from a variety of cultures, communities, times, and places

C. D esigns 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

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 10. EXPECTATIONS

12. PHYSICAL SPACE

A. Creates and communicates clear expectations and concesquences

A. Designs an art room that is accessible for all students

B. Creates and communicates clear routines and procedures

B. Promotes the safe use of equipment, materials, and supplies

C. D evelops and maintains a documentation system for student behavior

C. Maintains

the organization of supplies and student work

11. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING A. Builds rapport and positive relationships with students B. Creates and maintains an environment of respect C. M aintains self-control in challenging situations

PROFESSIONALISM 13. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

15. ADVOCACY

A. Demonstrates reflective practice

A. Supports art education access for all students

B. Contributes to the school culture

B. Creates exhibits of student work for

C. Partners with other professional educators 14. PROFESSIONAL LEARNING A. Values and participates in professional

community interaction C. Values the arts and communicates their importance

development opportunities B. Develops professional goals and a personalized professional development plan to meet those goals C. Values sharing learning with others 23

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