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Dulcie Hause
Latonya Hicks
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Latonya Hicks FAEA President
President’s REFLECTION
Dear FAEA Family,
I hope this letter finds you energized and ready to dive into the exciting opportunities ahead with FAEA! This past year has been nothing short of inspiring, reminding me once again of my WHY for our organization: it’s all about the people.
Together, we’ve celebrated so many successes. Our Summer Camp South professional learning opportunity was a resounding triumph, our Member Virtual Exhibition participation was robust, and members across the state stepped up — putting forward their own names and nominating peers for Board Leadership, Member Spotlights, and state awards just to mention a few successes. These actions speak volumes about the passion and commitment fueling our community.
As we look ahead, I encourage you to lean into leadership opportunities, seek out collaboration across divisions, and continue championing advocacy for the arts. Each of you plays a vital role in shaping the vibrance and future of our organization.
This year’s conference promises to be unforgettable. The James Museum, in collaboration with Pinellas County ESE Centers, will once again host an inspiring art pop-up exhibition celebrating the creativity of students with a variety of exceptionalities. Our keynote speakers and session offerings will provide countless ways to learn, grow, and be inspired. And of course, our evenings will be filled with opportunities to connect — from lively social events to the resurrection of COSTUMES at the So Surreal Market Bazaar. Be creative and come dressed as your most surreal DREAM BEING!
I invite you to join us in St. Petersburg this October for a weekend of connection, celebration, and shared passion for visual arts education. Let’s come together to learn from one another, uplift one another, and continue building a strong future for our profession.
Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication. I can’t wait to see you at the conference!
Imagine Museum • 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
All conference attendees are invited to the President’s Welcome & Exhibitor Appreciation Reception at the Imagine Museum. Meet and network with your fellow art teachers and vendors while enjoying full access to all the museum exhibitions, light snacks, beverages, and entertainment provided by the Imagine Museum. This reception is free to attend with your conference badge!
Board Consultant’s report
Kathleen D. Sanz, PhD Board Consultant, FAEA
CFAE coordinates advocacy efforts with the Florida Art Education Association, Florida Music Education Association (FMEA), and the Florida School Music Association (FSMA). Working together for arts education provides a unified voice advocating for arts education. I want to thank Jeanne Reynolds, advocacy chair for FMEA and FSMA, for her contribution to this article.
2025 Wrap up of legislative session
2025 Florida Legislative Summary. Our lobbyists compiled a summary of the session. Please take time to review the document on the website. There is excellent, comprehensive information about school funding and education legislation. Please share with other FAEA members and other fine arts supporters.
HB 1105 Seal of Fine Arts honors course designation has been expanded to include students completing AICE arts courses.
seal of fine arts
We are gathering information about the first year of rollout. Larger districts report that hundreds of students earned the Seal in 2025.
• Committee members will contact DOE to ensure it can provide data about the number of students who earned the Seal.
• Anecdotally, the Seal is having the desired effect of motivating students to continue their arts studies.
• The next steps are to gather data and talk with legislators about granting students who earn the Seal acceleration points toward their school grade.
preparing for the 2026 legislative session
• The 2026 session will begin on January 13, 2026, and is slated to end on March 13, 2026.
• CFAE/FAEA/FMEA/FSMA representatives are working with our lobbyist to develop our 2026 legislative platform. Once completed, it will be posted on the FAEA website.
The combined legislative platform will likely include:
• Acceleration Points toward the school grade for students who earn the Seal of Fine Arts,
• Adequate funding for Education
• Securing the PE/HOPE waiver for dance students.
Florida funds its schools through the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP). The formula was established in 1973 to ensure equitable and adequate funding for all public school students, regardless of where they live in the state.
The goals of FEFP are:
• Equalize educational funding across counties with varying property wealth.
• Adjust funding based on student needs (e.g., special education, English learners).
• Incorporate state and local resources into a unified funding model. Florida schools are funded by:
• State funds, most typically generated by sales tax;
• Local Required Effort, which involves local property taxes; and
• Federal funds.
Districts can generate only modest additional funding beyond these sources. In general, most school district revenue is entirely outside their control, and in some cases, revenue must be spent in prescriptive ways. Therefore, we must advocate at the state level for adequate education funding.
What you can do to help move the advocacy efforts forward includes the following:
• Contact your state legislators. Talk to them about the importance of robust funding for education in Florida. Give specific examples of your program’s positive impact. Please explain how this is a strong return on their investment.
• Encourage all FAEA members to meet with legislators in their home districts during the fall.
• Share the 2026 Legislative Platform.
Remember, the Arts are Essential for all Florida students. Have a great conference and ADVOCATE!
This is your opportunity to advocate for visual art education at the state level.
Write to your Florida House and/or Senate Representative! Use your postcard to share why fully funding visual art education is essential. Be sure to participate in our Artful Happenings Postcard Writing sessions during the FAEA Conference. Create a meaningful piece of artwork to accompany your message to Florida’s government leaders.
Advocacy Postcard Opportunity
October 2025
Dear Art Educators,
It’s an honor to welcome you to the 73rd Florida Arts Education Association Conference in Pinellas County.
Pinellas County Schools truly values arts education and recognizes that the arts cultivate creativity and empower students. We are committed to providing quality arts resources and opportunities at all Pinellas schools. This commitment has attracted the best arts educators, enhanced student experience, and resulted in nationally recognized student artists and arts programs.
Our community supports arts education and highly values the arts. Pinellas County has a lively arts scene, ranging from murals to traditional museums and galleries. St. Petersburg boasts many outstanding art museums, including the famous Dali Museum, the diverse Museum of the Fine Arts, the modern Imagine Museum, and the vibrant Chihuly Collection.
The Museum of Arts and Crafts Movement features beautiful examples of handcrafted art, while the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art displays artwork from the western United States.
The county also features many galleries. The Marlene Rose Gallery in Clearwater showcases beautiful glass sculptures, the Brenda McMahon Gallery in Gulfport displays stunning ceramic artworks, and The Factory in St. Petersburg presents contemporary art.
St. Petersburg has been recognized as a top arts and cultural destination. The community-wide event celebrates the influence of mural art and artists.
As an educator, I recognize the importance of providing students with a well-rounded education, and the arts are an essential part of that. For many students, their first and only exposure to the visual arts happens at school. Arts programs enhance academic performance, engage students in learning, and enrich their overall experiences.
I am grateful to all the arts educators who spark imagination, celebrate creativity, teach innovation, and encourage experimentation. These skills are vital in today's world, regardless of the field a student ultimately chooses.
Thank you for joining us in Pinellas County for the FAEA Conference. I hope you find the conference rewarding and enjoy your time in St. Petersburg.
Sincerely,
Kevin K. Hendrick Superintendent
2025 FAEA Annual Conference
Oct. 16-19, 2025
St. Petersburg, FL
FAEA Board Elections
Voting Closes at Noon on Oct. 18, 2025
Youth Art Month Flag Competition
Submissions Due Nov. 21, 2025
Florida Student Art Assessment
Submissions Accepted Dec. 1, 2025 - Feb. 13, 2026
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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Association is to promote art education in Florida through professional development, service, advancement of knowledge, and leadership.
ADVERTISERS
RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN | 2
FSU | 5
ART OF EDUCATION | 12, 14
ARTFUL EVALUATION | 21
COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES | 22
MAYCO | 25
BLICK ART MATERIALS | 33
AMACO/brent | 43
ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | 45
FAEA board of directors
PRESIDENT Latonya Hicks Pinellas County
PAST PRESIDENT
Nancy Puri Polk County
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Christy Garton Orange County
SECRETARY
Heather Hagy St. Johns County
ELEMENTARY DIVISION
Stephanie Scannapieco Duval County
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION
Ashley DeMaio Nassau County
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION
Jacquelene Lieberman Broward County
SUPERVISION/ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
Laurie Hoppock, EdD Duval County
HIGHER EDUCATION DIVISION
Debra McGann, EdD Orange County
MUSEUMS & CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS DIVISION
Dulcie Hause Duval County
LOCAL ART EDUCATION ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVE
Natalie Potacco Pinellas County
RETIREES’ REPRESENTATIVE
Debra Barrett-Hayes Leon County
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Claire Clum
Palm Beach County
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Laura Hobby
Hillsborough County
Conference
Etiquette
While you are with us, please contribute to a respectful climate and environment.
• Only enter workshops during breaks between individual presentations.
• When you enter a workshop, only take a handout if you plan on staying for the duration of the event.
• Please respect presenters by keeping noise and conversation, both immediately outside and inside the conference rooms, to a minimum.
• Once the workshop is completed, please continue conversations outside of the workshop room so the next presenter can set up.
• Do become involved in discussions and please show courtesy to the presenter.
• Materials, samples, and artwork should remain with the presenter and exhibitors unless instructed otherwise.
• Please do not take any display items from our vendors. They usually provide samples if you are interested in their products.
• Wear your name tag prominently so you can be readily identified as an official registrant and for ease of communication.
• Cell phones should be turned off during all sessions and presentations.
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App Features
• Access the full conference schedule and view presenter bios and sessions
• View your personal schedule by bookmarking sessions*
• Set reminders prior to the start of sessions
• Browse conference exhibitors and view their contact information
• Network with other attendees and share contact information
• Connect through social media to message and share photos (include #FAEA2025 in your post)
• Create and organize notes for each session
• Get important live updates through push notifications
*All Hands-On Workshops have limited capacity and require pre-registration to attend. Bookmarking hands-on workshops in the app does not register you for the workshop.
Dear Art Educators of Florida,
On behalf of the Pinellas County Art Educators Association, I am proud and thrilled to welcome you to our vibrant city of St. Petersburg for the annual Florida Art Education Conference on October 16-19, 2025! St. Petersburg is a treasure trove of arts and culture, and we are excited to showcase the incredible experiences awaiting you here, from the stunning murals that adorn our streets to the world-class museums, including the Salvador Dalí Museum, Imagine Museum, Morean Art Center, and the Museum of Fine Arts. There are restaurants of all flavors, nightlife, our Pier, and of course, the beaches… We have something for everyone to enjoy.
You will want to take advantage of the city’s dynamic art scene, which will inspire and invigorate your creative spirit. Saturday night is St. Petersburg’s monthly art walk, where galleries throw open their doors and welcome all to experience the finest local and regional artwork. Don’t miss the Warehouse Arts District Association’s Tully Levine Gallery (located at 515 22nd Street South), which is hosting a PAEA art faculty exhibition titled “Portals and Prisms.”
This conference is not just an opportunity to connect with fellow educators; it is also a chance to dive deep into professional development. FAEA has curated a fantastic lineup of workshops and sessions designed to enhance your teaching practice and spark new ideas. Make sure you catch keynote speakers Carrie Ann Baade and Jason Hackenwerth! Make the most of these opportunities—your growth as an educator is invaluable and more important to our future than EVER!
In addition to the enriching sessions, don’t miss the chance to network and celebrate community with fellow educators and our very own Ms. Latonya Hicks, FAEA President, at the President's Welcome & Exhibitor Appreciation Reception at the Imagine Museum at 7:00 PM on Thursday and the MVE Reception at the Dali Museum on Friday at 7:00 PM.
PAEA is proud to have several VIPs winning accolades at the Awards Breakfast on Saturday morning. New teachers should not miss the Big Giveaway on Saturday at 10:30 AM in room St. Petersburg 3 at the Hilton. Don’t forget to explore the Exhibit Hall, where you’ll find resources and materials to support your teaching journey.
St. Petersburg is ready to welcome you with open arms, and we are eager to share our city’s artistic spirit with all of you. Together, let’s make this conference a memorable experience filled with learning, inspiration, and connection.
Looking forward to seeing you all!
Warm regards,
Karen Haraminac President, Pinellas Art Educator Association Visual Art Educator, Mangrove Bay Middle School
Division Updates
Elementary School Division Director
Stephanie Scannapieco
Seabreeze Elementary
Duval County
One of my favorite weekends of the year is finally here, Conference! If you haven’t already, I encourage you to download the mobile app. It makes viewing the schedule of events so much easier. I hope you’ve already signed up for some awesome workshops, but if you haven’t stop by the FAEA registration desk and see what’s still available. The forums are wonderful, but I love getting the opportunity to work hands on and have something tangible to take back with me as an example. I feel I use those project ideas most in my teaching.
Pop into the Artful Happening rooms when you have some free time, they were new last year and were a crowd favorite. Grab a ticket for the So Surreal Market Bazaar. It’s bound to be a great time! Mark your schedule for the Elementary Divi-
sion Meeting on Friday at 2:30 in St. Petersburg 1. I’d love the chance to see my division all together. I highly recommend that you vote for the upcoming board of directors. These are the people that work tirelessly behind the scenes all year to make everything that FAEA does possible.
Please visit the FAEA website and read the candidate profiles and vision statements and cast your votes. With that said, my time as Elementary Division Director is coming to an end. I want to take a moment to thank each of you for trusting and believing in me to represent you in this role. I have truly treasured my time on the board. Have a great conference!
Middle School Division Director
Ashley DeMaio Yulee Middle School Nassau County
Hello Amazing Art Teachers!
The FAEA Annual Conference is here and I hope to see you! This annual gathering is such a special time to fill our cups— creating, sharing, and finding inspiration together.
A few reminders as we prepare: Be sure to check the schedule and itinerary this year. On Saturday, there will be designated lesson share spaces, which are always an incredible opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and walk away with fresh strategies for your classrooms.
Another exciting goal to consider is participating in FAEA’s Florida Student Art Assessment (formerly the K-12 Student Art Assessment & Virtual Exhibition). This program highlights student achievement, supports program development, and celebrates excellence across Florida. For the 2025–2026 cycle, teachers may submit up to three works of art per student, beginning December 1, 2025. More details and deadlines are available on the FAEA website.
Don’t forget about the 2025 Member Virtual Exhibition (MVE) as well—a juried show that showcases the talent and creativity of FAEA members. This statewide exhibition provides an opportunity for us to grow as working artists while celebrating each other’s accomplishments. The MVE Reception, sponsored by The Art of Education and The Dalí, is always a highlight of conference week!
I hope your school year is off to a great start, and I look forward to gathering at conference to recharge, create, and celebrate the power of art. Until then—keep creating from the heart!
High School Division Director
Jacquelene Lieberman Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Broward County
Hello, amazing high school art educators! I’m beyond excited to invite you to the High School Division Meeting at this year’s Florida Art Education Association (FAEA) Annual Conference, Beyond the Looking Glass: A Colossal Dream
This annual gathering is the perfect place to recharge your creative batteries, connect with fellow passionate educators, and dive deep into the latest trends and opportunities in arts education. Our High School Division Meeting is a must-attend event where we’ll share updates on programs tailored specifically for you and your students.
Among the highlights this year is the Youth Art Month (YAM) Flag Competition; a fantastic chance for your students to showcase their creativity on a national platform by designing Florida’s official YAM flag. It’s an exciting way to celebrate student voices and artistic talent! We’ll also explore the Florida Student Art Assessment, a powerful resource designed to help you assess and highlight student growth while aligning with curriculum standards. This tool not only supports your classroom instruction but also elevates the profile of visual arts in schools statewide.
Beyond our division meeting, the FAEA Conference offers an incredible lineup of inspiring workshops, keynote speakers, gallery exhibitions, and networking events tailored to all levels of art education. From hands-on sessions to innovative teaching strategies, there’s something for every educator eager to ignite creativity in their classrooms. Mark your calendars, bring your enthusiasm, and don’t forget your sketchbook! Together, we’ll celebrate the power of art to transform education and empower our students. See you there and let's make this year unforgettable!
Division Updates
Museums & Cultural Organizations
Division Director
Dulcie Hause
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Duval County
The countdown is over, our annual professional development conference is here! This year’s theme “Beyond the Looking Glass: A Colossal Dream”, will have you exploring a world of imagination, curiosity, and bold creativity. The conference will offer inspiring keynotes, hands-on workshops, informative presentations, and rich opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues from across the state, all designed to spark fresh ideas and elevate the role of museums and cultural organizations in art education.
On Friday morning, attendees will be inspired by painter and FSU professor Carrie A nn Baade, whose visionary work fuses historical references with contemporary narratives. That afternoon, all are encouraged to attend our division meeting. This will be an opportunity to learn more about upcoming initiatives and connect with peers.
Saturday will also be a busy day of sessions and events. Join us for a keynote by internationally recognized painter, sculptor, and installation artist Justin Hackenwerth where he will share his innovative practice. Later that evening, join us for the So Surreal Market Bazaar. This fun event combines the popular Artist Bazaar with collaborative social art-making, karaoke, and even a silent disco. There will be free admission to browse and purchase from the Artist Bazaar and full access tickets are available to enjoy the creative activities, snacks, and dancing. I look forward to connecting with you in St. Petersburg!
BECOME A MEMBER
Membership is open to all art teachers, art supervisors, arts administrators, cultural professionals, university professors and students, those who are retired from the profession, and anyone passionate about our goals.
Division Updates
Supervision/Administration
Division Director
Dr. Laurie Hoppock
Duval County Public Schools
Duval County
Welcome to another annual FAEA Conference-one of the best weekends of the year!
Thank you to everyone who entered their student’s work and/or personal artwork through the Florida Student Art Assessment (FSAA), the Youth Art Month (YAM) Flag Competition, or the FAEA Member Virtual Exhibition! We look forward to recognizing the works entered for the FSAA and MVE at this conference! Note the YAM Winner will be decided soon.
Join us at the Member Virtual Exhibition Reception at The Dali Museum on Friday, October 17, from 7:00 - 9:00 PM where we will announce and honor this year’s award winners. This is truly such a special time to celebrate the talent and creativity within our group of educators.
Between sessions and conference activities, check out the student artwork on display both physically and virtual
through our FSAA and Virtual Exhibitions. Works displayed on easels at the conference encompass the 90 works that earned top scores through the adjudication process and the virtual exhibition (found on the FAEA website or by scanning the QR codes posted around the conference exhibition) includes all works earning an Award of Excellence or higher.
Looking for information about becoming an adjudicator for the FSAA? Join me for our FSAA Training Session on Saturday at 9:30 AM! Are you looking for information or reflection on year one of our Florida Seal of Fine Arts? Join me for my session focused on the Seal of Fine Arts on Friday at 1:30 PM!
Cheers to a wonderful conference experience and enjoy ALL of the artwork and art friends!
Higher Education Division Director
Dr. Debra McGann
University of Central Florida
Orange County
Hope you had a great start to the new semester!
There will be many opportunities at this year's FAEA Conference to visit the surrounding museums, attend sessions, demonstrations, and workshops, in addition to hearing two keynote speakers who are artists. There is also a Saturday Night Event & Artist Bazaar and lots more to enjoy.
As always, it is great to see so many pre-service teachers joining and becoming involved in FAEA. It is such a wonderful way for them to learn and meet other art educators. They also gain many new insights and ideas to use in their future art classrooms. Two sessions are dedicated especially to pre-service teachers; they are highly encouraged to attend the “Bats n Rats Art Educator Forum” and the “Big Giveaway for New Teachers” on Saturday.
Please make sure you attend the Higher Education Division Meeting is on Friday, October 17th from 2:30 to 3:20.
FAEA Job Board
faea.org/programs/job-board
Do I have to be an FAEA member to register for the Conference?
No, you do not need to be a member to register, but the non-member cost is higher. Members may renew their membership during registration.
Are there additional fees to attend workshops or special events at the FAEA Conference?
There are additional costs and registration is required to attend any hands-on workshops and special events like the Awards Breakfast and the So Surreal Market Bazaar.
Which workshops and events are included in my registration?
All Art Forum sessions, General Sessions, division meetings, open receptions, and access to the commercial exhibit hall are included in your conference registration.
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Do I sign up in advance to attend the Art Forum sessions?
No, the Art Forum sessions are included in your conference registration and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Is there a certain hotel I should stay at if I am attending the FAEA Conference?
FAEA has a room block at the conference hotel, Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront. To learn more, visit faea.org/conference/hotel-information
How do I get around St. Petersburg during the FAEA Conference?
The majority of the FAEA sessions and events will be held at or within walking distance of the conference hotel, Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront. The online conference schedule will indicate if a session or event is held at an offsite location. Conference attendees are encouraged to use the free trolley transportation, such as the Downtown Looper and the Center Avenue Trolley, for navigating around downtown St. Petersburg. To learn more about the available public transit opportunities in St. Petersburg, visit psta.net.
If I have questions about the FAEA Conference or my membership, who should I contact?
You can call the FAEA Office at (850) 205-0068 or info@faea.org
Division Updates
Local Art Education Assembly Division Director
Natalie Potacco Curlew Creek Elementary Pinellas County
This year’s FAEA Conference theme, Beyond the Looking Glass: A Colossal Dream, invites us to dream big, expand our creative boundaries, and reimagine what art education can be!
As art teachers, we know the power of connection, sharing ideas, learning from each other, and building communities that strengthen our practice and our students’ experiences. That’s why joining your Local Art Education Association (LAEA) is so important. LAEAs provide a space for advocacy, support, and creativity right in your own county, helping you feel connected beyond your classroom walls.
This year, make sure to attend the LAEA workshop session on Saturday at 11:30 AM. Whether your county already has a local association or you’re interested in creating one, this session will give you practical tools, ideas, and encouragement to grow leadership and community among art teachers where you live.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something truly surreal! Register today, join your LAEA, and take your place in shaping the future of art education in Florida!
Retirees' Representative
Debra Barrett-Hayes Leon County
Come help at FAEA, my dear fellow Retired Art Teachers ... most affectionately The RATs
St. Pete is ready for us again, and no storms this time, please! I attended NAEA in March & the Retiree Division is active and relevant. Our version of RATs Speed Dating BATs was a national success and we'll do it again in 2026.
WE NEED YOU!
Big Give Away for New Art Teachers: Annual artful giveaway of items donated (new & used supplies) for New & Early Career Art Educators. Set up for the Big Give Away is Saturday at 9:30 (St. Pete 3), with the event at 10:30.
Speed Dating: BATs & RATS! Saturday at 11:30-12:20 (St. Pete 3) I need your help on this!!
The Fine Arts Silent Auction: Please reach out to donate or help staff the Auction Booth, so text me as I need lots of help!
View the most up-to-date schedule on the FAEA App or on the FAEA website at
= — paid workshop/event — offsite location, transportation not provided — offsite location within walking distance
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16
8:30a - 10:00a Lettering & Illumination Designed With
Beth Goldstein All Learning Williams Paper Circuits (STEAM) =
8:30a - 10:00a Sculptures Made Easy! =
8:30a - 10:00a Weaving on Watercolor = WOW! A Mixed-Media
Amanda Oweis ES, MS Learning Harborview
Andrea Flores Sanchez ES, MS, HS Learning HTC 3 Project for Every Grade =
9:00a - 11:30a Board of Directors Meeting Skyway & Pier
9:30a - 10:20a Art & Emotions: Using Museum Collections
Renee Buono, Desmone Stepp ES, MS, HS, Research & Knowledge St. Petersburg 1 to Build SEL Skills Museum
9:30a - 10:20a Science through Art: Florida Style
10:30a - 11:20a Building an Art Community
Lindsey Wuest ES, MS, Museum Research & Knowledge Demens
Kathleen Tracey, Natacha Duval MS, HS Other St. Petersburg 1
10:30a - 11:20a ESE 101: From Curriculum, Rubrics, Pedagogy Zachary Thompson All Research & Knowledge St. Petersburg 2 & Modalities to Behavioral Extremities
10:30a - 11:20a How to Start & Maintain a NAHS Chapter Shakirah Bryant HS Community St. Petersburg 3
10:30a - 11:20a Stolen Art
Karla Respress HS, College/Univ Research & Knowledge Demens
10:30a - 12:00p Artsy Letters: Making Abstract Artwork Marie Andree All Learning Williams with Letters & Words =
10:30a - 12:00p Creating a Golden Books Journal = Amber Ballard All Learning
10:30a - 12:00p Easy Printing for Elementary School = Sheryl Odza
12:30p - 2:00p Street & Wildlife Photography = Walter Lara HS, College/Univ, Learning Williams Museum
12:30p - 2:00p Tiny Art Gallery = Tasha Strigle ES, MS, HS, Learning HTC 1 Museum
1:30p - 2:20p Adapting Art For All Students Theresa Meyer, Nicholas Kozlowski ES, MS, HS Research & Knowledge St. Petersburg 3
1:30p - 2:20p Collaborative Art Projects for Your Whole School Taylor Martins, Eleni Strawn, All Community St. Petersburg 1 Suzanne Williams
1:30p - 2:20p Sculpt It!: Fun and Engaging Sculptures for Dr. Nicole Crane ES Learning St. Petersburg 2 Elementary Students
2:30p - 3:20p AI in the Art Classroom: Supporting Teacher Wellness, Christine Murphy ES, MS, HS Learning St. Petersburg 1 Creativity, and Student Growth
2:30p - 3:20p Artful Happenings: Mad Hatter Mindful Tea Party Lark Keeler All Community Skyway & Pier
2:30p - 3:20p Early Elementary Symmetry Curriculum K-3rd: Heidi Wineland ES Learning Demens 8 Activities for Exploring Symmetry
2:30p - 3:20p Planning Student Success: Aligning Curriculum Practices Erin Saladino HS Research & Knowledge St. Petersburg 3 with the Fine Arts Seal Achievement in Mind
2:30p - 3:20p T.A.B. from the Inside Out: Choice-Based Research Valeri Borstelmann ES, MS, HS Research & Knowledge St. Petersburg 2
2:30p - 4:00p Still Life for Beginners! = Katherine Talbot ES, MS, HS Learning Kenwood
2:30p - 4:00p Stitching Stories: Exploring Identity and Values Through Mabel Morales, Miriam Machado ES, MS, HS, Learning Williams Fiber Arts Inspired by Billie Zangewa = Museum
2:30p - 4:00p Tiny Worlds In Tins = Lori Manning, Karen Santangelo, ES, MS, HS Learning HTC 3 Eileen Iacobucci
3:30p - 4:20p Art on the Move: Traveling Abroad with Your High Amanda Swisher MS, HS Other St. Petersburg 2 & Middle School Art Students
3:30p - 4:20p Dive into Dalí: Surrealism that Students Get Sumaya Ayad ES, MS, HS Learning Demens
3:30p - 4:20p From Galleries to Classrooms: Building Curriculum Christy Garton Museum, Community St. Petersburg 3 Through Museum-Educator Partnerships Admin/Super
3:30p - 4:20p Tips and Ticks of Art Supply Classroom Management David Nicholson All Community St. Petersburg 1
4:30p - 5:20p AI’m Inspired: Using ChatGPT to Plan, Polish, and David Nicholson All Learning St. Petersburg 1 Power Up Your Art Room
4:30p - 5:20p Artful Happenings: Museum Make & Take Dulcie Hause All Community Skyway & Pier
4:30p - 5:20p Cognitive Connections and Bridging The Achievement Zachary Thompson All Advocacy St. Petersburg 2 Gap with ESE/At-Risk/PTSD Student Art Exhibitions
4:30p - 5:20p Digital on a Dime: Web-Based Art Apps That Julie Levesque ES, MS, HS Learning St. Petersburg 3 Work on Any Device
4:30p - 5:20p You Down With ATCs? Artist Trading Cards as a Shelby Maddox, Joshua Goldstein ES, MS Other Demens Practical Alternative to Traditional Art Shows
4:30p - 6:00p Chagall & Chihuly: "Stained Glass" Art = Linda Marie Robinson
4:30p - 6:00p Different Strokes for Different Folks = Kris Bakke
4:30p - 6:00p Down the Rabbit Hole of Needle Felting - (Explore Gabrielle Roland, MS Learning Grand Central a Wonderland of Wool and Imagination) = Debi Barrett-Hayes
4:30p - 6:00p Drawing with Yarn on Burlap & Upcycled Surfaces = Agatha Christine ES Learning Kenwood
4:30p - 6:00p Glazing in Acrylic - Going From Gray To Color Painting = Gerald Obregon HS, College/Univ Learning
4:30p - 6:00p The ARTIVIST! Using your Art to Empower Change Jennifer Confusione ES, MS Learning Harborview in the World! =
4:30p - 6:00p Virtual Reality to Spark 3-Dimensional Artworks = Lauren D'Apuzzo MS, HS, Learning Williams College/Univ
5:30p - 6:00p Art Thief: Art Appreciation Card Game Marie Andree ES, MS, HS, Learning St. Petersburg 1 Museum
5:30p - 6:00p Mad Skills: How Canva and AI Can Improve Your Workflow Karen Haraminac, Hilman Chan, ES, MS, HS Learning Edge Leah Powell
5:30p - 6:00p Sonic Explorations in Arts Practice
Dr. Heidi Powell All Learning St. Petersburg 2
7:00p - 9:00p President's Welcome & Exhibitor Appreciation All Imagine Museum Reception Sponsored by Imagine Museum
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17
8:00a - 9:00a First General Session with Keynote Speaker Carrie Ann Baade All St. Petersburg Carrie Ann Baade 1, 2 & 3
9:00a - 10:00a Book Signing with Keynote Speaker Carrie Ann Baade
Baywalk Carrie Ann Baade
9:00a - 1:00p Exhibit Hall Open
Grand Bay & Bayboro
9:10a - 11:00a Art Supervisors Meeting and Breakfast Dr. Laurie Hoppock Admin/Super Skyway & Pier Sponsored by Davis Publications
9:30a - 12:30p Texture Vessels On The Potters Wheel - An Extended Nate Greenwood HS, College/Univ Learning Clay Center of Workshop at the Clay Center = St. Petersburg Workshop Room
10:00a - 10:50a Creative Fuel: Empowering Art Teachers with FLEX Jordan Silvia ES, MS, HS, Research & Knowledge Demens Curriculum and PRO Learning Admin/Super
10:00a - 10:50a Islamic Arts: The Moorish Influences In Europe Zahra Farooq
Research & Knowledge Williams
10:00a - 10:50a Planning for All with AI Kathleen McNulty Mann All Research & Knowledge St. Petersburg 3
10:00a - 10:50a Quiet Corners & Open Doors: Sensory-Friendly Dulcie Hause, Danette Albino, All Community St. Petersburg 2 Museum Experiences Stacy Stockdale
10:00a - 11:30a T.A.B. from the Inside Out: Choice-Based Immersion = Valeri Borstelmann
10:00a - 11:30a Contour VR: Creating Sidewalk Chalk Art Outlines Martin Murphy
MS, HS Research & Knowledge HTC 2
Community Harborview Using Virtual Reality =
= — paid workshop/event — offsite location, transportation not provided — offsite location within walking distance
FRIDAY, continued
10:00a - 11:30a Down the Rabbit Hole: Alice-Inspired Book Art = Lark Keeler ES, MS, HS, Learning Kenwood College/Univ Museum
10:00a - 11:30a Fall Fun with Ceramic Slabs or Air Dry Clay! = Amanda Oweis
10:00a - 11:30a Folding Frenzy: Explore Ways to Transform 2D Paper Heidi Wineland
1 into a 3D Sculpture =
10:00a - 11:30a Inquiring Minds Want to Know!: Responding to Art = Cheryl Maney ES, MS, HS, Learning Grand Central Admin/Super
10:00a - 11:30a Unlock the Magic of Gelli Plates & Image Transfer = Kymberly Moreland-Garnett MS, HS, Learning
4 College/Univ
10:30a - 11:20a Artful Happenings: Art Advocacy Postcard Designing Natalie Potacco All Community Baywalk
11:00a - 11:50a Empower Young Artists: Implement a TAB Studio Darren Farris ES, MS, HS Research & Knowledge St. Petersburg 3 in your Elementary Art Room
11:00a - 11:50a Future Art Educators Forum Dr. Laurie Hoppock Collegiate Community Skyway & Pier Students
11:00a - 11:50a Pathways to Leadership: Follow the Breadcrumbs Latonya Hicks, Deb Pylypiw All Community St. Petersburg 1
11:00a - 11:50a Sculpture Inspired by Microscopic Cells and Jennifer Wilkinson MS Research & Knowledge Demens Organisms in Middle School
11:00a - 11:50a Understanding Autism in the Art Room Theresa Meyer ES, MS, HS Research & Knowledge St. Petersburg 2
11:00a - 11:50a Zines and Pup-up Puppetry
Neda Izadi, Christin Garcia College/Univ Research & Knowledge Williams
Educator Resources from CCS
As art educators, we’re always looking for ways to support each other and help spread the message of the importance of art and design in the classroom and in the world. Below are several opportunities for art teachers to explore for their own personal development, in addition to free classroom resources.
» Free prerecorded info videos for your classroom
» In-person or virtual classroom visits
» Portfolio reviews
» High school and middle school career presentations
» Request a workshop for your high school classroom
» Scholarship opportunities for your students
Visit ccsdetroit.edu/admissions/art-educators-counselors, or contact our Office of Admissions at 313.664.7425. Scan to Request a CCS Presentation &
12:50p - 2:20p Chalk Monoprint = Nadia Earl
12:50p - 2:20p Color and Chaos: A Janet Skates-Inspired Journey Heather Hagy ES, MS, HS Learning HTC 1 in Abstract Art =
12:50p - 2:20p Crochet Club: The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread = Allison Izzo ES, MS Learning Edge
12:50p - 2:20p Curious Creatures: If I Were a Fish! = Angela Hansen
12:50p - 2:20p From Movement to Mark: Exploring Laban Efforts Kathleen McNulty Mann All Learning HTC 4 Through Visual Art =
12:50p - 2:20p Intricate Oceans: Paper Cutting, STEAM, and Mabel Morales, Miriam Machado ES, MS, HS, Learning Kenwood Preservation Inspired by Hiromi Moneyhun = Museum, Admin/Super
12:50p - 2:20p Monday-Ready Tools for Tough Conversations About Brittny Bevel All Learning Grand Central Art (and Everything Else) =
12:50p - 2:20p Printing on 3D Bisque Surfaces = Kathy Skaggs All Learning Harborview
1:00p - 5:00p Very Very Beginning Wheel Training - an Extended David Gamble Learning Morean Workshop at the Morean Workshop Space = Workshop Space
1:30p - 2:20p Elevating Art Education with AI: Transforming Stephanie Moreno ES, MS, HS Community Demens Creativity and Learning
1:30p - 2:20p Florida Seal of Fine Arts: Reflecting on Year Dr. Laurie Hoppock
Advocacy Williams 1 & Planning for Year 2
1:30p - 2:20p Practicing What We Teach as a Professional David Chang
Learning St. Petersburg 1
1:30p - 2:20p Seminole Perspectives by Brandon Frank, Van Brandon Frank, Van Samuels All Community St. Petersburg 2 Samuels of Seminole Artworks
1:30p - 2:20p Where Are The Women Artists? Incorporating More Julianna Guccione All Research &
3 Women in Your Curriculum
2:30p - 3:20p Elementary Division Meeting
2:30p - 3:20p High School Division Meeting Jacquelene Lieberman
2:30p - 3:20p Higher Education Division Meeting
2:30p - 3:20p Middle School Division
2:30p - 3:20p Museum & Cultural Organizations Division Meeting
2:30p -
3:30p - 4:20p Caring Approaches to Classroom Management for Art
3:30p - 4:20p
Debra McGann
= — paid workshop/event — offsite location, transportation not provided — offsite location within walking distance
3:30p - 5:00p Digital Contour Line Selfies = Brittany Taft ES Learning Edge
3:30p - 5:00p Dimensional Designs with Mayco! = Denise Ertler All Learning Harborview
3:30p - 5:00p Don’t Hide the Work! Glazes and Stains That Enhance, Barbara Davis, ES, MS, HS Learning HTC 3 Rather Than Hide, Textures and Forms in Clay = Dr. Marilyn Proctor-Givens
3:30p - 5:00p Hands-On with FLEX Curriculum: Felted Patch = Jordan Silvia ES, MS, HS Learning Grand Central
3:30p - 5:00p Model Magic = Lauren Miller ES Learning HTC 1
3:30p - 5:00p Sculpting the Absurd: One Minute at a Time = Kathleen McNulty Mann All Learning Skyway & Pier
3:30p - 5:00p Subtractive Sculpture: Soapstone Carving and the Angela Lunsford MS, HS Learning HTC 2 Secondary Student =
4:30p - 5:00p Canvas Making and Mixed Media Applications Gabrielle Weir ES, MS Learning St. Petersburg 1
4:30p - 5:00p Fun & Games with Middle School eSports Jessica Sodano ES, MS Advocacy Demens
7:00p - 9:00p MVE Reception Sponsored by The Art of Education All The Dalí and The Dalí Raymond James Room
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
7:00a - 8:00a Awards Breakfast = Nancy Puri All St. Petersburg 3
8:30a - 9:20a Artful Thinking: Encouraging Curiosity, Conversation, Dr. Kimberly Macuare MS, HS, College Learning Williams and Critical Insight /Univ, Museum
8:30a - 9:20a Balancing Structure & Autonomy With a Flexible Erin Saladino ES, MS, HS, Research & Knowledge Demens Art Curriculum Admin/Super
8:30a - 9:20a Beyond the Classroom: Immersive Artistic Camps Debi Barrett-Hayes, Egda Claudio, ES, MS, HS Learning St. Petersburg 2 for Young Artists Kathryn Jones
8:30a - 9:20a Connecting Classrooms: A New Online Resource Hub Dr. Sara Shields, Allie Zieper, ES, MS, HS, Learning St. Petersburg 1 for Florida Art Educators Devin Box, Amanda Anderson, College/Univ, Kayla Halsor, Danielle Horak, Museum, Isis de la Cruz, Nafesa Dixon, Admin/Super Sabrina Pingel-Bartholomay
8:30a - 10:00a 3D Pop Art Chips and More! = Kim Chauncy ES, MS, HS Learning Skyway & Pier
8:30a - 10:00a David Drake: Artist Study = Michele Dinwiddie ES, MS, HS Research & Knowledge Harborview
8:30a - 10:00a Demystifying Pottery: Sgraffito, Surface Design, Kimberly Thomas ES Learning HTC 2 Clay Bodies, and Glaze Basics for Art Teachers =
8:30a - 10:00a Echoes of the Past: A Holocaust Sculpture Project = Kristen Cairns MS, HS Learning HTC 1
8:30a - 10:00a Eco Quilts: Collaborative Sustainable Textiles = Susan Feliciano ES, MS, HS, Learning Edge College/Univ, Museum
8:30a - 10:00a Origami and Computational Thinking in the Art Classroom = Lauren D'Apuzzo ES, MS, HS Learning Kenwood
8:30a - 10:00a Portrait Drawing in Trois Crayons = David Chang MS, HS, Learning Grand Central College/Univ
9:00a - 2:30p Exhibit Hall Open All Grand Bay & Bayboro
9:30p - 10:20a Artful Happenings: ESE Conversations Zachary Thompson
Community Baywalk
9:30a - 10:20a Florida Student Art Assessment: Adjudicator's Training Dr. Laurie Hoppock ES, MS, HS, Research & Knowledge Williams Admin/Super
9:30a - 10:20a Super Fun and Easy Classroom Creations with Canva Jessica Sodano
Learning St. Petersburg 1
9:30a - 10:20a Tell Your Story! Documenting the Impact of Education Hung-Chi Chu, Dr. Sara Shields, ES, MS, HS Community St. Petersburg 2 Legislation on Art Teachers in the South Dr. Rachel Fendler
9:30a - 10:20a The Fundamental Need for Early Childhood Art Patricia Phillips ES Other Demens Education: Practical Pedagogical Practices
10:30a - 11:20a Big Giveaway for New Art Teachers Debi Barrett-Hayes
Community Baywalk
Art Teachers Community St. Petersburg 3
10:30a - 11:20a Coffee Talk with Keynote Speaker Carrie Ann Baade Carrie Ann Baade All Community The Dalí Raymond James Room
10:30a - 11:20a Color a Better World: Student-Led Coloring Books Egda Claudio, Michelle Hartsfield ES, MS, HS Advocacy St. Petersburg 2 for Social Impact
10:30a - 11:20a Deep Dive into the AP Art and Design Rubric Marisa Flint HS Research & Knowledge Williams
10:30a - 11:20a Introduction to Needlework: Tools, Techniques, Heidi Wineland ES, MS, HS Learning Demens and Projects from Kindergarten through High School
creativity in Florida creativity in
= — paid workshop/event — offsite location, transportation not provided — offsite location within walking distance
SATURDAY, continued
10:30a - 11:20a Teaching AI Fluency in the Art Classroom Rick Dakan
10:30a - 11:20a Tour of Dali Museum Exhibition: "Outside In: New Peter Tush
Learning St. Petersburg 1
Advocacy The Dalí Lobby Murals Inspired by Dalí" featuring SHINE Artists =
10:30a - 12:00p A Neurographic Art Experience, Art for Self- C are = Melisa Hallock
10:30a - 12:00p Actually it IS Rocket Science = Angela Hansen
MS, HS Learning Edge
10:30a - 12:00p Bringing Pavement to Life: A Collaborative 2D Lisa Sandrowicz All Learning Kenwood Chalk Art Workshop =
10:30a - 12:00p Charles Demuth-Inspired Number Drawing = Jen Deaton
10:30a - 12:00p Exotic Fish Coil Vases = Lindsay Pharo
Learning Harborview Students with this Printmaking Media! =
10:30a - 12:00p Lino Prints: Tips, Tricks, and Color Transformation = Karissa James
10:30a - 12:00p Perspective Drawing with Dynamic Composition = David Chang MS, HS, Learning Grand Central College/Univ
10:30a - 12:00p There’s an Acrylic for That! =
11:30a - 12:20p AP Art and Design Panel: Insights from Readers Latonya Hicks, Dr. Marilyn HS Learning Demens and Leaders Proctor-Givens, Theodore Locascio Patricia Calderon
11:30a - 12:20p BATS & RATS Speed Dating! Debi Barrett-Hayes New Teachers, Community St. Petersburg 3 Retirees
11:30a - 12:20p Creative Confidence Through Digital Art with Brian-Marc Whittaker, ES, MS, HS Learning St. Petersburg 1 Adobe Express Charline Charles Admin/Super
11:30a - 12:20p FAEA Twins: One Lesson, Two Classrooms, Two Worlds; David Nicholson, Lindsey Wuest All Community St. Petersburg 2 Adapting Curriculum for Different Classrooms
11:30a - 12:20p Local Art Education Assembly Meeting
12:30p - 1:20p Advocating for Human Artistry in the Age of AI
12:30p - 1:20p Artful Happenings: Lesson Plan SLAM
Natalie Potacco All Community Williams
Rick Dakan All Community St. Petersburg 1
Ashley DeMaio All Community Skyway & Pier
12:30p - 1:20p Getting a Graduate Degree in Art Education: Expanding David Chang, Christin Garcia, All Community Demens Opportunities, Learning, (and Earning) Dr. Jeffrey Broome, Dr. Rachel Fendler, Dr. Heidi Powell, Dr. Kasey Power, Dr. Debra McGann
12:30p - 1:20p Teaching Artists for Public Organizations
Sarah Rowe All Community Williams
12:30p - 1:20p The Positive Impact of Professional Artists in the Classroom Autumn Pearson All Advocacy St. Petersburg 2
12:30p - 2:00p 2-Point Perspective: Foundations and Techniques = Martin Murphy MS, HS Learning Kenwood
Andrea Flores Sanchez, ES, MS, HS Learning Harborview with Salvador Dali = Carmen Guillen-Casal
12:30p - 2:00p Encountering Encaustics: Crayons are Not Just for Dr. Glenda Lubiner ES, MS, HS, Learning HTC 1 Coloring Outside the Line! = College/Univ
12:30p - 2:00p Fabulous Felting Fun = Beth Goldstein ES, MS, HS, Learning Grand Central College/Univ, Museum
12:30p - 2:00p Out of the Shadows: Shadow Puppetry for Egda Claudio
ES, MS, HS Research & Knowledge Edge Student-Led Storytelling =
12:30p - 2:00p Painted Paper Collages for All Ages = Amanda Oweis
1:00p - 3:00p Retirees' Reception (Social Gathering of the R.A.T.s) Debi Barrett-Hayes Retirees Community Presidential Suite
1:30p - 2:00p Art Classroom as a Public Place: University—Middle Hung-Chi Chu MS, HS, Research & Knowledge Williams School Partnership in Critical Public Pedagogy College/Univ
1:30p - 2:00p Bringing Pavement to Life: A Dynamic Introduction Lisa Sandrowicz All Learning Demens to Chalk Art & Street Painting
2:00p - 2:30p Last Chance to Visit the Exhibits
Grand Bay & Bayboro
3:00p - 4:30p Second General Session with Keynote Speaker Jason Hackenwerth All The James Jason Hackenwerth Presented By SCAD Museum Mesa Hall
5:00p - 6:30p Encaustic Explorer = Sarah Rowe
5:00p - 6:30p Making Mosaics with Flooring = Beth Goldstein ES, MS, HS, Learning Kenwood College/Univ, Museum
5:00p - 6:30p Paper Quilt: Texture Tales = Martha DeAmbrose All Learning Edge
5:00p - 6:30p Paper Towel Tie-Dye: A n Easy, Quick, and Low-Cost Heidi Wineland ES, MS Learning
4 Way to Explore Colors and Patterns =
5:00p - 6:30p Printmaking for All! = Marie Andree ES,
5:00p - 6:30p Suminigashi Monoprinting =
5:00p - 6:30p Translating Music into Art: A Kandinsky Study = Caroline Frederick
7:00p - 11:00p So Surreal Market Bazaar =
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19
8:00a - 9:30a 3D Wet Felting for Beginners = Jennifer Wilkinson
8:00a - 9:30a Bringing Pavement to Life: Exploring 3D Chalk Art Lisa Sandrowicz
in a Collaborative Workshop =
8:00a - 9:30a Taping Together Inclusive Classrooms: A Collaborative Sadie Figueroa
Art Experience =
8:30a - 11:30a Board of Directors Meeting
10:00a - 11:30a It Starts with One: Outsider Art as a Springboard
for Collaborative Design =
10:00a - 11:30a Toilet Paper Good Enough to Eat = Beth Goldstein
MS, HS, Learning
So Surreal Market Bazaar
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
7:00 - 11:00 PM
Grand Bay Ballroom
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
The combined Saturday Night Event and Artist Bazaar is back better than ever this year as the “So Surreal Market Bazaar,” a vibrant art festival where creativity comes to life!
Discover unique, handcrafted treasures from member artisans and immerse yourself in an atmosphere of artistic inspiration and community connections. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as your best Surrealist Dream Being!
ATTENDEE INFO
ARTIST BAZAAR ONLY
ACCESS FREE TO BROWSE AND SHOP!
Perfect for those who want to browse and purchase art without participating in additional activities. Artist Bazaar is open from 7:00 - 9:00 PM.
$25 FULL ACCESS TICKET
Includes access to fun artmaking activities, silent disco, and snacks and refreshments.
Artmaking Activities: Dive into your creativity with hands-on art projects.
Karaoke: Share your favorite tunes.
Silent Disco: Dance to the rhythm of your own beat in our unique silent disco.
Snacks and Refreshments: Enjoy delicious snacks and access to a cash bar
Costumes Encouraged: Feel free to dress up as your best “Dream Being”
EXHIBITORS
Adobe Express
2924 Muller Oak Loop, Ocoee, FL 34761 (407) 515-0845
adobeexpress.com
Adobe Express empowers art teachers and students to create stunning graphics, flyers, videos, and more with ease. Discover classroom-ready tools, templates, and creative projects that inspire artistic expression while saving time. Learn how to bring digital creativity to life in your art program.
Ah-Tha-Thi-Ki Seminole Museum
30550 Josie Billie Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440
(954) 257-4977
ahtahthiki.com
The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is a center for educational programs enjoyed by all throughout the year. A place to learn, a place to remember the rich Seminole history, and the flora and fauna of the Everglades.
AMACO/brent
6060 Guion Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46254 (317) 244-6871
amaco.com
Leading manufacturer of ceramic art materials & teaching resources. AMACO Glazes, Underglazes, Clay, Excel Kilns & Brent wheels & equipment provide safe, reliable products for your classroom. AMACO-brent's commitment to education includes free online teaching resources like www.AmacoClassroom. com.
The Art of Education University 518 Main Street, Osage, IA 50461 (515) 650-3198
theartofeducation.edu/events/ florida-faea/
AOEU supports art education at every level—offering a K-12 visual arts curriculum, art-specific professional development, online graduate degree programs, bi-annual art education conference, magazine articles, podcasts, and more.
Explore how Sublimation Iron-on-Ink can transform your classroom projects and spark creativity across the curriculum! Learn how this innovative, hands-on medium can be used not only in art, but also in science, STEAM, and useful sustainable projects throughout the academic school year. Whether you teach elementary or high school, you’ll walk away with inspiring ideas with Artesprix's Iron-on-Ink!
Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami Shores, FL 33161 (305) 899-3997
Beyond The Classroom Tours shares the vision of educators who aim to improve the lives of students and encourage self-discovery through travel. We will work with you to custom design the trip that will provide your students an educational and memorable experience of a lifetime.
BLICK Art Materials
695 US Highway 150 East, Galesburg, IL 61402 (800) 447-8192
BlickArtMaterials.com
Blick Art Materials is the leader in art supplies in the U.S. since 1911 offering more than 110,000 products to inspire and support artists, teachers, students, organizations, and “makers” of all abilities. Hundreds of FREE project ideas with instructions and video demos are also available at www.DickBlick.com.
The Ceramic Shop, LLC
1200 Markley Street, Norristown, PA 19401 (610) 994-9207
theceramicshop.com
The Ceramic Shop believes that by making quality ceramic supplies available at fair prices, backed by a knowledgeable staff, that any artist can attain their goals and reach their full creative potential. Over the last 25 years we have grown into one of the largest pottery supply companies in the world offering 40,000 items online and stocking top brands.
Code/Art
550 NW 42nd Ave, Miami, FL 33126 (754) 215-8480
code-art.com
Connect with Code/Art for their tech + art infused curriculum and teacher trainings. Code/Art is a nonprofit arts organization that uses creative coding to empower youth and expand public engagement with generative art. Code/Art operates at the intersection of community, creativity, and technology—transforming how digital art is created and experienced.
College for Creative Studies
201 E. Kirby, Detroit, MI 48202 (313) 664-7425
collegeforcreativestudies.edu
The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a fully accredited, private college that grants Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. CCS, located in midtown Detroit, and strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative fields.
Color Theory Education
7404 Armand Dr, Tampa, FL 33634 (813) 597-6953
germancerrato.com/color-theoryeducation
We’re proud to introduce the Modern Universal Color Wheel, a user-friendly tool designed to spark creativity and deepen your understanding of color theory. Built for durability and everyday use, this versatile companion is perfect for art teachers, students, artists, and designers.
Dalí Museum
1 Dali Boulevard, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 623-4754
thedali.org
The Dalí Museum is proud to host student programs year-round. Visit our booth to hear about exciting opportunities in and out of the classroom such as the annual Student Surrealist Art Exhibit, open to middle and high school students across the state of Florida. Learn more at thedali.org/educator
Davis Publications
50 Portland Street, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 754-7201
davisart.com
Davis Publications is committed to student engagement and development of creative, flexible thinkers. For more than 123 years, we have created exemplary curriculum for art educators. Today we have curriculum and resources for pre-K through high school, including art, language arts, and after school.
Educational Encounters with Travelmation
5755 Turnstone Trail, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
(770) 329-1814
travelmation.net/kimeason
At Educational Encounters, we are former arts educators specializing in domestic and international student group travel, and Travelmation LLC is an Earmarked Diamond Disney Vacation Planner as well as a Preferred Partner of Universal Studios. We will customize your itinerary and manage all the logistics for your trip so you can focus on making memories with your students that will last a lifetime!
Embracing Our Differences
1209 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239 (941) 404-5710 embracingourdifferences.org
Embracing Our Differences uses the power of art and education to celebrate community and promote inclusion, kindness, and respect. Visit our
table to explore free field trips, educator resources, reading days, and community programs that ignite creative learning and empower students of all ages to become change-makers.
Florida School of the Arts
5001 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 312-4300
floarts.org
Florida School of the Arts is a state-supported art school offering AS degrees in the visual and performing arts. Visual Arts specializations include Animation, New Media Design, Photography, and Studio Arts. Related specializations include Costume Design and Scenic & Lighting Design. A BAS degree may be offered in Fall of 2025 in Digital Art and Media.
Florida State University
Dept of Art Education, FSU, 143 Honors Way, WJB #1034, Tallahassee, FL 32306 (910) 540-3360
arted.fsu.edu/programs/arteducation/
Connect with Florida State University! The Department of Art is Florida’s destination for aspiring artists, fostering a vibrant culture of creative problem-solvers via the BA, BFA, or MFA. The Department of Art Education offers advancement to art educators through its online master’s, online EdD, and the residential PhD. Their programs provide an individualized and rigorous learning experience.
Gelli Arts, LLC
525 S 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (267) 457-3119
gelliarts.com
With our GelliArts® printing plates, the monoprinting process is easy to learn and addictive! It is well suited for novice or professional printmakers, craft enthusiasts, professional artists, and children alike. The versatile plates can be used with paper, fabrics, and even polymer clay!
General Pencil Company, Inc
PO Box 5311, Redwood City, CA 94086 (650) 369-4889
generalpencil.com
General Pencil Company, Inc. has been manufacturing pencils and artist materials since 1889 in Jersey City, New Jersey. For six generations GENERAL PENCIL COMPANY has manufactured artist quality charcoals, graphite, watercolor and pastel pencils in the USA.
Guy Harvey Foundation
3340 NE 190th Street #508, Aventura, FL 33180 (305) 342-8921
guyharveyfoundation.org
Imagine classrooms where students are inspired by the wonders of the ocean.The Guy Harvey Foundation is dedicated to making this a reality by equipping teachers with cutting-edge educational resources and immersive experiences. Our mission is to engage and educate young minds about marine conservation through Dr. Guy Harvey’s beautiful marine art fostering the next generation of ocean stewards.
Jack Richeson & Company
557 Marcella Street, Kimberly, WI 54136 (920) 738-0744
richesonart.com
Jack Richeson & Company is a manufacturer/distributor of products for the Fine Art as well as the Educational Art market. Our products include Paper, Paint, Brushes, Pastels, Easels, Printing Presses, Stretcher Bars, & Canvas. For more information visit our website at www.richesonart.com.
JOVI
2655 Le Jeune Road, Suite 814, Miami, FL 33134 (305) 359-6177
jovi.es/en
JOVI is a specialist in arts & crafts and school supplies, with +85 years of experience manufacturing our high-quality clays. Trusted by teachers and schools worldwide, we aim to support young artists and their greatest mentors with safe, creative products that inspire learning through hands-on-fun.
Mayco Colors
EXHIBITORS
4077 Weaver Court S, Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 675-2002
maycocolors.com
Mayco is one of the world’s leading producers of quality ceramic products for ceramic hobbyists, DIY enthusiasts, potters, schools, and producers of fine ceramic table and giftware.
Montserrat College of Art
23 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915 (781) 858-3571
montserrat.edu
Montserrat College of Art is a closeknit, vibrant, supportive community where emerging artists thrive. Located in coastal Beverly, MA, we offer a BFA with 12 concentrations, small classes, internships, and personal studio space. From day one, students exhibit their work, collaborate with faculty, and gain real-world skills to launch bold, creative careers.
Nasco
901 Janesville Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 (920) 563-2446
nascoeducation.com
Discover how Nasco Education empowers art educators with hands-on resources, innovative tools, and creative solutions to inspire every student. Stop by to explore engaging products and ideas that bring art to life in your classroom!
New World School of the Arts
25 NE 2nd Street, Miami, FL 33181 nwsa.mdc.edu/
New World School of the Arts is Florida's premier center of excellence in the visual and performing arts. As a conservatory, NWSA develops talented students in the areas of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts. Areas of emphasis include Art & Technology, Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, Creative Photography, and Sculpture.
Ringling College of Art and Design
2700 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 309-0164
ringling.edu
Since 1931, Ringling College of Art and Design has cultivated the creative spirit in students from around the globe. The private, not-for-profit, fully accredited college offers twelve degrees in unique disciplines.
Royal & Langnickel Brush
515 W. 45th Street, Munster, IN 46321 (715) 281-2787
royalbrush.com
Royal Brush Mfg, manufactures brushes designed for the education market. Stop by our booth for to learn more about the best brush for your classroom and to see some amazing Royal Brush art materials.
SCAD
1600 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 (912) 525-5162
scad.edu
Offering more degree programs and specializations than any other art and design university, SCAD is uniquely qualified to prepare students for professional, creative careers. SCAD supports educators by providing opportunities for professional development in an inspiring community of creatives.
Skutt Ceramic Products
6441 SE Johnson Creek Blvd, Portland, OR 97206 (503) 774-6000
skutt.com
Skutt is the #1 kiln used in schools today. Check out our Touch Screen Controller with an App called Kiln Link. This app allows you to monitor the status of your kiln from your phone where ever you are. Also check out our new pottery wheels which features a removable wheel head for easy cleanup.
Spectrum Glazes, Inc.
273 Bowes Rd. Unit A1, Concord, ON Canada L4K 1H8 (905) 695-8355
spectrumglazes.com
Spectrum Glazes is unique among ceramic glaze suppliers in that we focus exclusively on producing the highest quality, most colorful and diverse selection of fired finishes available anywhere. All of our talents are devoted to manufacturing glazes and other ceramic coatings.
Standard Clay
P.O. Box 16240, Pittsburgh, PA 16240 (412) 276-6333
standardclay.com
Standard Clay manufactures moist clay bodies and distributes raw materials, glazes, and tools.
United Art & Education
PO Box 9219, Fort Wayne, IN 46899 (800) 322-3247
unitednow.com
Everything you need for your art room! Come see new products! School Discount Program! Schools are eligible to receive 20% off all qualifying orders! We are an educational and art supply retailer that has been serving customers across the country since 1960. We offer fast nationwide shipping and qualifying orders of $99 or more ship free!
Carrie Ann Baade is an American painter whose work deeply engages with art history. By quoting, reinterpreting, and reclaiming masterpieces, she constructs surreal, biographical narratives that bridge the past and present. Through intricate visual storytelling, Baade explores themes of transformation and human nature, weaving together personal and classical symbolism. Raised on Colorado's Front Range, Baade earned her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, studied at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy, and completed her MFA at the University of Delaware. Since 2007, she has been a Professor of Art at Florida State University. Baade’s exhibitions span national and international galleries and museums. Her work has recently been featured at the LA and SF Art Fairs and exhibited in museums across Poland, France, Australia, Mexico, and Indonesia. She continues to push the boundaries of narrative painting, challenging artistic conventions and inspiring both her students and the broader contemporary art world. Her monograph, Scissors and Tears, was released in 2022 by La Luz de Jesus Press, offering an in-depth exploration of her visionary and symbolic artwork.
Jason Hackenwerth is a multidisciplinary artist working in the fields of painting, sculpture, and installation. His artwork begins in response to social, political, and personal issues. The dynamic scenarios that unfold on his paintings’ surfaces are the artist’s way of working through his own emotions related to the bombardment of media and life drama. Each painting offers both struggle and resolution. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world.
Jason received his MFA in painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design and his BFA in printmaking from Webster University. His work has been featured in publications such as Art Desk, Creative Review UK, American Craft, Design Journal, Art In America, Sculpture Magazine, The New York Times, Creative Review, and London Metro. Jason is a 2011 Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc. grant recipient and a two-time recipient of the Creative Pinellas Professional Artist Grant. He currently lives and works in St. Petersburg, FL with his wife and children.
October 18 3:00 - 4:30 PM
JASON HACKENWERTH
Keynote Address (Presented by SCAD) Second General Session Saturday,
Mesa Hall, The James Museum (offsite location)
Artful Happenings
Experience “Artful Happenings” during the FAEA Conference—a dynamic and immersive experience inspired by Allan Kaprow’s historic Happenings and your requests. These aren’t your typical sessions. They are vibrant and creative spaces designed for ongoing learning, meaningful discussions, sharing best practices, spontaneous collaborations, and scheduled meetups centered around specific topics. Everyone is welcome to stop by and experience the Artful Happenings scheduled throughout the FAEA Conference in multiple locations at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront.
Artful
Happenings Schedule
Thursday
12:30 - 1:20 PM (Skyway/Pier) - Art Advocacy Postcard Designing with Laura Hobby & Natalie Potacco
2:30 - 3:20 PM (Skyway/Pier) - Mad Hatter Mindful Tea Party with Lark Keeler
4:30 - 5:20 PM (Skyway/Pier) - Museum Make & Take with Dulcie Hause
Friday
10:30 - 11:20 AM (Baywalk) - Art Advocacy Postcard Designing with Laura Hobby & Natalie Potacco
9:30 - 10:20 AM (Baywalk) - ESE Conversations with Zach Thompson
10:30 - 11:20 AM (Baywalk) - Sound Bath with Lark Keeler
12:30 - 1:20 PM (Skyway/Pier) - Lesson Plan SLAM with Ashley DeMaio
Support Florida art education by becoming an FAEA Patron! With your donation, FAEA will continue to grow its programs for teachers and students, strengthen united advocacy efforts, and improve professional learning opportunities for members. Visit FAEA.org/donate.
FAEA is proud to recognize the following Patrons for their dedication and support to the Association and its mission.
SILVER PATRONS
Patricia Lamb
In Memory of William & Madge Kinsaul
BRONZE PATRONS
Geraldine Leigh Anonymous
FAEA would also like to thank the following individuals who have graciously donated to the Association.
Michelle Akimenko (In Memory of Christopher Ryan Fink)
Debi Barrett-Hayes (In Honor of Gabbi Roland)
Susan Feliciano (In Memory of Andres Joaquin Feliciano)
Angela Hartvigsen
Alice Haynes
Shannon Livingston
Margie Matheson
Jan Munn
Cindy Oakes
Marilyn Proctor-Givens
Cherelle Smith (In Memory of Cora R. Ashley)
Donna Underwood
Kelly Warne Anonymous (5)
THANK YOU 2025 2026 PATRONS
PRESENTERS
Kessanda Abel
Tampa Museum of Art
Studio 55 - Lifelong Learning in Art Museums Through Studio ProgrammingFriday 10:00 a.m.
Teens Take the Lead - The Challenges and Benefits of Fostering Youth Leadership in Art Museums - Friday 11:15 a.m.
Danette Albino
Tampa Museum of Art
Quiet Corners & Open Doors: Sensory-Friendly Museum Experiences - Friday 10:00 a.m.
Marie Andree
Global Leadership Academy / Arts Campus
Artsy Letters: Making Abstract Artwork with Letters & Words - Thursday 10:30 a.m.
Art Thief: Art Appreciation Card GameThursday 5:30 p.m.
Printmaking for All! - Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Sumaya Ayad
The Dalí Museum
Dive into Dalí: Surrealism that Students Get - Thursday 3:30 p.m.
Carrie Ann Baade
Florida State University
First General Session with Keynote Speaker Carrie Ann Baade - Friday 8:00 a.m.
Book Signing with Keynote Speaker Carrie Ann Baade - Friday 9:00 a.m.
Coffee Talk with Keynote Speaker Carrie Ann Baade - Saturday 10:30 a.m.
Kris Bakke
Royal Brush Mfg., Inc.
Different Strokes for Different FolksThursday 4:30 p.m.
Amber Ballard
Aloma Elemetary
Creating a Golden Books Journal - Thursday 10:30 a.m.
Debi Barrett-Hayes
Florida State University School & Maclay School
Down the Rabbit Hole of Needle Felting - (Explore a wonderland of wool and imagination) - Thursday 4:30 p.m.
Beyond the Classroom: Immersive Artistic Camps for Young Artists - Saturday 8:30 a.m.
BATS & RATS Speed Dating! - Saturday 11:30 a.m.
Gonzalo Battaglia
M-DCPS Visual Arts Dept.
Deciphering History: The Art of Polynesia. - Thursday 12:30 p.m.
Comics and Visual Storytelling: Making a Game out of It! - Thursday 2:30 p.m.
Brittny Bevel
Tampa Museum of Art
Monday-Ready Tools for Tough Conversations About Art (and Everything Else) - Friday 12:50 p.m.
Monica 'Sara' Black
John Hopkins Middle School
Fine Art Lightbox Photography - Thursday 2:30 p.m.
Chantel Bohnenstiehl
McKeel Academy Central
Art Rebels - What to Do With Those Rebellious 5th Graders at the End of the Year - Thursday 12:30 p.m.
Valeri Borstelmann
Ballard Elementary
T.A.B. from the Inside Out: Choice-Based Research - Thursday 2:30 p.m.
T.A.B. from the Inside Out: Choice-Based Immersion - Friday 10:00 a.m.
Dr. Jeffrey Broome
Florida State University
Caring Approaches to Classroom Management for Art Teachers: Preliminary Findings from Research - Friday 3:30 p.m.
Getting a Graduate Degree in Art Education: Expanding Opportunities, Learning, (and Earning) - Saturday 12:30 p.m.
David Brown
Lecanto High School
Creating and Managing a Summer Visual Arts Camp - Friday 3:30 p.m.
Shakirah Bryant
Fulton County Schools
How to Start & Maintain a NAHS Chapter - Thursday 10:30 a.m.
How to Plan & Execute A Successful NAHS Conference - Thursday 11:30 a.m.
Renee Buono
Tampa Museum of Art
Art & Emotions: Using Museum Collections to Build SEL Skills - Thursday 9:30 a.m.
Kristen Cairns
Gulf Stream School
Echoes of the Past: A Holocaust Sculpture Project - Saturday 8:30 a.m.
Hilman Chan
Safety Harbor Middle School
Mad Skills: How Canva and AI Can Improve Your Workflow - Thursday 5:30 p.m.
David Chang
Florida International University
Practicing What We Teach as a Professional - Friday 1:30 p.m.
Portrait Drawing in Trois Crayons - Saturday 8:30 a.m.
Perspective Drawing with Dynamic Composition - Saturday 10:30 a.m.
Getting a Graduate Degree in Art Education: Expanding Opportunities, Learning, (and Earning) - Saturday 12:30 p.m.
Charline Charles
Adobe
Creative Confidence Through Digital Art with Adobe Express - Saturday 11:30 a.m.
Kim Chauncy
Harbor City Elementary
3D Pop Art Chips and More! - Saturday 8:30 a.m.
Agatha Christine
R.B. Hunt Elementary School
Drawing with Yarn on Burlap & Upcycled Surfaces - Thursday 4:30 p.m.
Hung-Chi Chu
Florida State University
Tell Your Story! Documenting the Impact of Education Legislation on Art Teachers in the South - Saturday 9:30 a.m.
Art Classroom as a Public Place: University—Middle School Partnership in Critical Public Pedagogy - Saturday 1:30 p.m.
Egda Claudio
Florida State University
Beyond the Classroom: Immersive Artistic Camps for Young Artists - Saturday 8:30 a.m.
Color a Better World: Student-Led Coloring Books for Social Impact - Saturday 10:30 a.m.
Out of the Shadows: Shadow Puppetry for Student-Led Storytelling - Saturday 12:30 p.m.
Jennifer Confusione
Bagdad Elementary
The ARTIVIST! Using your Art to Empower Change in the World! - Thursday 4:30 p.m.
Megan Corley-Hoffman
Clearwater High School
Fabricated Feast! Experimentation with Non-Traditional Materials in SculptureThursday 10:30 a.m.
Connecting Classrooms: A New Online Resource Hub for Florida Art EducatorsSaturday 8:30 a.m.
Tell Your Story! Documenting the Impact of Education Legislation on Art Teachers in the South - Saturday 9:30 a.m.
Jordan Silvia
The Art of Education University
Creative Fuel: Empowering Art Teachers with FLEX Curriculum and PRO LearningFriday 10:00 a.m.
Hands-On with FLEX Curriculum: Felted Patch - Friday 3:30 p.m.
Kathy Skaggs
Retired
Printing on 3D Bisque Surfaces - Friday 12:50 p.m.
Jessica Sodano
Brevard Virtual School
Fun & Games with Middle School eSports - Friday 4:30 p.m.
Super Fun and Easy Classroom Creations with Canva - Saturday 9:30 a.m.
Felicia Stamp
Pinellas Central Elementary
Gel Printmaking: One of a Kind Monoprints - Thursday 12:30 p.m.
Desmone Stepp
Tampa Museum of Art
Art & Emotions: Using Museum Collections to Build SEL Skills - Thursday 9:30 a.m.
Stacy Stockdale
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
Quiet Corners & Open Doors: Sensory-Friendly Museum Experiences - Friday 10:00 a.m.
Eleni Strawn
PRESENTERS
Lake St. George Elementary
Fun and Engaging One-Day LessonsThursday 11:30 a.m.
Collaborative Art Projects for Your Whole School - Thursday 1:30 p.m.
Tasha Strigle
Vanguard High School Tiny Art Gallery - Thursday 12:30 p.m.
Amanda Swisher
Palm Harbor University High School
Art on the Move: Traveling Abroad with Your High & Middle School Art StudentsThursday 3:30 p.m.
Brittany Taft
Northwest Elementary Digital Contour Line Selfies - Friday 3:30 p.m.
Katherine Talbot
John Hopkins Middle School Still Life for Beginners! - Thursday 2:30 p.m.
Kimberly Thomas
Clemson University
Demystifying Pottery: Sgraffito, Surface Design, Clay Bodies, and Glaze Basics for Art Teachers - Saturday 8:30 a.m.
Zachary Thompson
Richard L. Sanders School
ESE 101: From Curriculum, Rubrics, Pedagogy & Modalities, to Behavioral Extremities - Thursday 10:30 a.m. Cognitive Connections and Bridging The Achievement Gap with ESE/At-Risk/ PTSD Student Art Exhibitions - Thursday 4:30 p.m.
Artful Happenings: ESE ConversationsFriday 1:30 p.m.
Kathleen Tracey
Pace High School
Building an Art Community - Thursday 10:30 a.m.
Peter Tush
The Dalí Museum
Tour of Dalí Museum exhibition: "Outside In: New Murals Inspired by Dalí" featuring SHINE Artists - Saturday 10:30 a.m.
Lily Villalba
Emerson Elementary
Mini Masterpieces - Thursday 2:30 p.m.
Kelly Warne
Retired
Masks - Thursday 10:30 a.m.
FAEA Awards Breakfast
Saturday, October 18 • 7:00 – 8:00am
St. Petersburg 3, Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET TO CELEBRATE THIS YEAR’S
Gabrielle Weir
Riverside Elementary School
Canvas Making and Mixed Media Applications - Friday 4:30 p.m.
Brian-Marc Whittaker
Orange County Public Schools & WiseUp Digital
Creative Confidence Through Digital Art with Adobe Express - Saturday 11:30 a.m.
Jennifer Wilkinson
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
Sculpture Inspired by Microscopic Cells and Organisms in Middle School - Friday 11:00 a.m.
3D Wet Felting for Beginners - Sunday 8:00 a.m.
Suzanne Williams
Garrison-Jones Elementary
Fun and Engaging One-Day LessonsThursday 11:30 a.m.
Collaborative Art Projects for Your Whole School - Thursday 1:30 p.m.
Heidi Wineland
Philip O’Brien Elementary
Early Elementary Symmetry Curriculum
K-3rd: 8 Activities for Exploring Symmetry - Thursday 2:30 p.m.
Folding Frenzy: Explore ways to Transform 2D Paper into a 3D SculptureFriday 10:00 a.m.
Introduction to Needlework: Tools, Techniques, and Projects from Kindergarten through High School - Saturday 10:30 a.m. Paper Towel Tie-Dye: an Easy, Quick, and Low-Cost Way to Explore Colors and Patterns - Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Judith Woodward
Forest Lakes Elementary
3D Printing In The Art Room - Thursday 11:30 a.m.
Lindsey Wuest
A.D. Henderson University School
Science through Art: Florida StyleThursday 9:30 a.m.
FAEA Twins: One Lesson, Two Classrooms, Two Worlds; Adapting Curriculum for Different Classrooms - Saturday 11:30 a.m.
Amber
Caroline
Christy
Allison Izzo | Crochet Club: The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
Angela Lunsford | Subtractive Sculpture: Soapstone Car ving and the Secondar y Student
Christine Murphy | AI in the Ar t Classroom: Suppor ting Teacher Wellness, Creativity, and Student Grow th
Gabrielle Weir | Canvas Making and Mixed Media Applications
Fine Arts Silent
FAEA is hosting a Fine Arts Silent Auction featuring artworks donated by FAEA members and friends! Bidding starts on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM ET and closes on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 2:30 PM ET.
Instructions to Place Bids
• Preview the auction items in the Exhibit Hall. Scan the QR code with your phone on the item you are interested in.
PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Different Strokes for Different Folks
Presented by Royal Brush Mfg. (Kris Bakke)
Thursday, October 16
4:30 - 6:00 PM
HTC 3 (Hilton)
Paid workshop - requires pre-registration
Inquiring Minds Want to Know!: Responding to Art
Presented by Davis Publications (Cheryl Maney)
Friday, October 17
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Grand Central (Hilton)
Paid workshop - requires pre-registration
Davis Digital: Online Curriculum/Resources for K-12 Visual Arts
Presented by Davis Publications (Curtis Reid)
Friday, October 17
3:30 - 4:20 PM
Demens (Hilton)
Dimensional Designs with Mayco!
Presented by Mayco Colors (Denise Ertler)
Friday, October 17
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Harborview (Hilton)
Paid workshop - requires pre-registration
Artists’ Celebration Cupcakes
Presented by BLICK Art Materials (Whitney Meredith)
Friday, October 17
3:30 - 5:00 PM
HTC 4 (Hilton)
Paid workshop - requires pre-registration
There’s an Acrylic for That!
Presented by BLICK Art Materials (Whitney Meredith)
Saturday, October 18 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
HTC 3 (Hilton)
Paid workshop - requires pre-registration
Creative Confidence Through Digital Art with Adobe Express
Presented by Adobe Express (Brian-Marc Whittaker & Charline Charles)
Saturday, October 18 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
St. Petersburg 1 (Hilton)
PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Arts in the community
Cultural Organizations to Visit in St. Petersburg
Chihuly Collection
720 Central Ave moreanartscenter.org/chihulycollection-location 727-822-7872
Creative Clay 1124 Central Ave. creativeclay.org 727-825-0515
The Dalí Museum 1 Dali Blvd. thedali.org 727-823-3767
Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum
2240 9th Ave. S. woodsonmuseum.org 727-323-1104
Duncan McClellan Gallery 2342 Emerson Ave. S. dmglass.com 855-436-4527
Florida CraftArt
501 Central Ave. floridacraftart.org 727-821-7391
FloridaRAMA
2606 Fairfield Ave, Building 5 floridarama.art
The Florida Holocaust Museum 55 5th St. S. flholocaustmuseum.org 727-820-0100
Great Explorations
Children’s Museum 1925 4th St N. greatex.org 727-821-8992
Imagine Museum of Contemporary Glass Art 1901 Central Ave. imaginemuseum.com 727-300-1700
The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art 150 Central Ave. thejamesmuseum.org 727-892-4200
Morean Arts Center 719 Central Ave. moreanartscenter.org 727-822-7872
Morean Center for Clay 420 22nd St. S. moreanartscenter.org/ center-for-clay 727-821-7162
Morean Glass Studio 714 1st Ave. N. moreanartscenter.org/hot-shop 727-822-7872
Museum of the American Arts & Crafts Movement
355 4th St. N. museumaacm.org 727-943-9900
Museum of Fine Arts 255 Beach Drive N.E. mfastpete.org 727-896-2667
Pinellas Pioneer Settlement 3010 31st ST. S. stpeteparksrec.org/pioneersettlement 727-893-7326
St. Petersburg Museum of History
335 2nd Ave. N.E. spmoh.com 727-894-1052
The Studio@620 620 1st Ave. S. thestudioat620.org 727-895-6620
First-Time Attendee Recommendations
Welcome, First-Time Attendees!
We’re thrilled to have you join us at this year’s annual conference. To help you make the most of your experience, we’ve put together a list of must-do activities and essential information just for you. We hope this guide helps you navigate the conference with ease and so you can make the most of your first-time experience!
ATTEND/DO:
• The 2 Keynote Sessions: These sessions are highlights of the conference - don't miss them!
• Division Meetings: Stay informed and connect with others in your division.
• Free Evening Receptions: Relax, network, and enjoy the company of fellow attendees.
• Artful Happenings: Engage with like-minded members in creative activities, chats, and experiences.
• Pick Up Ribbons: Add some flair to your badge with ribbons.
• Interact at Advocacy Stations: Get involved and make your voice heard.
• Purchase a $25 Ticket: Attend the So Surreal Market Bazaar, FAEA’s very own indoor art festival, and support your fellow artists.
KNOW:
• Free Forums and Workshops: There are plenty of educational offerings included in your conference fee. Take advantage of these learning opportunities to expand your horizons!
• New Teacher Giveaway: If you’re in your first 3 years of teaching, don’t miss the special giveaway on Saturday at 10:30am in St. Petersburg 3!
• Museum Access: Enjoy free or reduced admission to multiple museums with your conference badge and listed on page 48.
• Download the App: Access the conference schedule, view presenter bios and handouts, set reminders and bookmark sessions, network with other attendees, and more!
• St. Pete offers numerous ways to get around, mainly for free!
FAEA promotes visual arts education through professional development, service, advancement of knowledge, and leadership. We present public programs; sponsor institutes, conferences, and programs; publish journals, reports, and surveys; and work with other agencies in support of visual arts education.
The core of FAEA is volunteer-driven, which provides leadership, advocacy, learning, sharing, and much more. Year after year, our volunteers produce quality programs, events, and information used by visual arts educators. This past year, thousands of hours were generously donated to FAEA.
FAEA VOLUNTEERS
RAFFLE
PURCHASE A RAFFLE TICKET FOR THE CHANCE
TO
WIN FABULOUS PRIZES
THERE ARE TWO TIERS OF RAFFLE PRIZES:
Winner’s Circle for prizes values under $100
Grand Prize for prizes valued at $100+
Raffle tickets can be added to your online conference registration or purchased onsite at the registration desk. Winner’s Circle raffle tickets are $5 for a pack of 5 tickets, or $20 for a pack of 25 tickets. Grand Prize raffle tickets are $5 each or $20 for a pack of 5 tickets.
RAFFLE INSTRUCTIONS
• Purchase raffle tickets at registration.
• Fill out your contact information on both sides of the ticket stub.
• Find the prize you want a chance to win. Prizes will be displayed in the foyer near registration.
• Drop your ticket stubs into the corresponding collection box.
• Prize winners will be drawn and announced at the So Surreal Market Bazaar on Saturday, October 18, at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront.
All proceeds will help fulfill FAEA’s mission to promote art education.
Rules: Purchase one raffle ticket for entry into a drawing of your choice to win a great prize. Rules and Regulations offered by the Florida Art Education Association, Inc (FAEA) 402 Office Plaza, Tallahassee, FL 32301. One prize per raffle will be awarded unless otherwise stated. Participants select the prize drawing in which their ticket is to be included. The winning ticket for each prize will be selected at random in front of a live audience. Winners need not be present at the drawing to win. The raffle drawings will be held at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront Hotel on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Winners will be notified by email and a poster posted in the foyer of the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront Hotel. Unclaimed prizes 30 days after final email notice are forfeit. Shipping charges are the responsibility of the winner. General operating funds were used to purchase prizes and other prizes were donated. No purchase necessary. Minimum suggested donation of $5 for this request. Mail self-addressed, postage-paid envelope with a letter requesting a raffle ticket to the FAEA office by September 20, 2025. A confirmation letter will be returned to you. Your ticket will be available for pick-up at the FAEA conference registration desk during hours of operation for the FAEA Annual Conference. Information available at FAEA.org. One ticket per request. All taxes included in the sale price of $5.
CALLING ALL TEACHERS OF THREE YEARS OR LESS!
This event provides beginning teachers with plenty of items and reference materials gifted by other teachers, retired art teachers, and conference exhibitors.
The Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront 333 1st Street SE
The App
Get the Transit App for all your public transportation needs, including interactive location-based route maps and schedule. Available on iPhone and Android.
The Looper Trolley
The Looper is a quick, free way to get around downtown and the waterfront.
The Looper’s 15-20 minute service runs around downtown St. Petersburg seven days a week and is always free of charge.
Search "LOOPR" in the Transit App.
Click here for The Looper’s route map. The Hilton is Stop 15. Stops 3, 8, and 16 are close to shopping. Stops 5, 6, and 7 bring you to the arts district.
Central Avenue Trolley (CAT)
The free Central Avenue Trolley runs every 20 minutes between the St. Petersburg Pier and the Grand Central District located on Central Ave.
Search "Central Avenue Trolley" in the Transit App. Click here for the CAT trolley schedule.
SunRunner
St. Petersburg Beach is one of the best beaches in the country. If you must get to St. Pete Beach, the SunRunner is the way to go. The SunRunner frequency is every 15 minutes from 6 AM until 8 PM, then every 30 minutes from 8 PM until Midnight. The SunRunner fare is $2.25. Digital Wallet and credit card are accepted.
Search "SunRunner" in the Transit App. Click here for the SunRunner route map.
CONFERENCE CENTER MAPS
Conference Locations in St. Petersburg
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront Map
2025 FAEA Award Winners!
Please join FAEA in celebrating these outstanding individuals and organizations for their achievements!
Pearl Krepps Legacy Award
Mabel Morales
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Miami, Florida
Florida’s Outstanding Art Educator of the Year Award
Dr. Marilyn Proctor-Givens
Lincoln High School
Tallahassee, Florida
Lifetime Achievement Award
Teresa Woodlief
Jacksonville, Florida
Elementary Art Educator of the Year Award
Susan Feliciano
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary Miami, Florida
Middle School Art Educator of the Year Award
Nadia Fernandez-Castillo
Arvida Middle School
Miami, Florida
Secondary Art Educator of the Year Award
Gerald Obregon
AP Mays Conservatory of the Arts
Miami, Florida
Higher Education Art Educator of the Year Award
Dr. Rachel Fendler
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
Museum Educator of the Year Award
Dr. David Matteson
Boca Raton Museum of Art
Boca Raton, Florida
Principal/Administrator of the Year Award
Elena M. Villani
Lake Worth Community High School
Lake Worth, Florida
Superintendent of the Year Award
Kevin K. Hendrick
Pinellas County Schools
Largo, Florida
Adaptive Arts Educator Award
Laura Pruneda
Englewood High School Jacksonville, Florida
Retired Art Educator Award
Donna Underwood Miami, Florida
New Professional Award
Gabrielle Roland
James B. Sanderlin K-8 IB World School St. Petersburg, Florida
Local Art Education Association Leader Award
Dwayne Shepherd
Osceola Middle School Seminole, Florida
Higher Education Individual Student Achievement Award
Hung-Chi Chu
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
National Art Honor SocietyFlorida Student Award
Aiden Evans
Gibbs High School
St. Petersburg, Florida
June Hinckley Art Educator Award of Excellence
Patricia Calderon
Osceola County School for the Arts
Kissimmee, Florida
Charles Dorn High School Student Award of Excellence
Natalie Galan
Gibbs High School
St. Petersburg, Florida
Friend of Art Education Award
Jacqueline Roch
Fisher Island Day School
Miami, Florida
Community Service/Institution/ Corporate Award
Miriam Machado
Florida International University
Miami, Florida
This year’s recipients will be honored at the Awards Breakfast during the 2025 FAEA Annual Conference at 7:00 AM on Saturday, October 18, at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront. Tickets are available to purchase online with your conference registration or onsite for $30 (subject to availability).
FAEA ELECTIONS
VOTE TODAY FOR THE INCOMING FAEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS!
Elections are now open and will close at 12:00 PM ET on October 18, 2025.
FAEA members are encouraged to vote for the 2026 & 2027 FAEA Board of Directors. The FAEA Board works hard to ensure the association successfully provides members with programs and services that fulfill its mission of supporting high-quality art education for all students in Florida. Current Members may vote for President-Elect, Secretary, and their respective Division Director. The winning candidates will serve on the FAEA Board from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027.
THE ELECTION RESULTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE FAEA ANNUAL CONFERENCE DURING THE SECOND GENERAL SESSION AT 3:00 PM ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FAEA ELECTIONS, READ CANDIDATE PROFILES, AND CAST YOUR VOTE, VISIT FAEA.ORG/BOARD-ELECTIONS .
the Exhibit Hall
Friday, October 17 9:00am - 1:00pm • 2:30pm - 5:30pm Saturday, October 18 9:00am - 2:30pm
CERAMICS AWARD
Lindsay Pharo
Gloria
Multiple thrown pieces on the wheel combined together and then altered
MEMBER VIRTUAL EXHIBITION RECEPTION
Sponsored by The Art of Education & The Dali Museum
Friday, October 17
7:00 - 9:00 PM
The Dali Museum, 1 Dali Blvd St. Petersburg, FL 33701
2025 MEMBER VIRTUAL EXHIBITION WINNERS
CONGRATULATIONS
DRAWING & ILLUSTRATION AWARD
Kristin Osterman
Soulful Radiance Oil pastel
The FAEA Member Virtual Exhibition (MVE) is an annual state-wide, juried competition open to all FAEA members. Artworks accepted into the MVE are eligible for awards and are celebrated at the 2025 FAEA Conference and on the FAEA website. Thank you to The Art of Education for sponsoring this year’s MVE awards. All conference attendees are invited to the Member Virtual Exhibition Reception to celebrate our members whose works were accepted into this year’s MVE and the award winners!
PAINTING AWARD
October 9th
CONGRATULATIONS
Rosemary Fineberg
Acrylic on recycled canvas
ASSEMBLAGE AWARD
Donna Haynes
Danseuse Serpentine
Wood, plexi, found newspaper, pen, paper, thread, thread spools, found doll head
Appliqué, embroidery, hand quilting assorted cotton fabrics, cotton and metallic thread
CONGRATULATIONS
Kathy Schmidt
Daughter
SCULPTURE AWARD
Salvatore James Gulino Night Watch
Altered mannequin torso, porch light fixture, French horn, sword, metal eagle’s wing, steel disc, hand-sculpted cloud, hand-sculpted female figure
JEWELRY AWARD
2025 MEMBER VIRTUAL EXHIBITION WINNERS
CONGRATULATIONS
Paula Gale Bounty of the Shoreline
Sculpted bronze leaf, amethyst and aventurine beads, bronze chain
THE FLAMINGO AWARD
Cassia Kite
The Lightning Ranger Revival Acrylic, graphite, and colored pencil on canvas
THE BEYOND AWARD
Lauren D’Apuzzo
Digital Weaving
Interactive generative digital art weaving simulation
CONGRATS
Lilliana D. Botanical Drawings Grade: 5
Dani M. Seeing Double Grade: 10
2026 FLORIDA STUDENT ART ASSESSMENT
The FAEA Florida Student Art Assessment (FSAA) is Florida’s premier program for assessing K-12 student artwork. This program serves as a tool to help visual art teachers develop their art programs, foster performance in the classroom, and celebrate the artistic achievements of Florida’s students, teachers, and school art programs.
FSAA SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
• FAEA Active Members are eligible to submit up to three entries per student (new this year!)
• Cost per entry is $5.
• All mediums are accepted as long as the work is submitted as a JPEG file.
• Entries must be created exclusively by one student without the assistance of another student, teacher, or artificial intelligence (AI).
• Entries without a completed and signed release form on file in the FAEA office after February 27, 2026, will be disqualified without refund.
Camila R. Multifaceted Grade: 12
Vinicius T. Fall Oul Grade: 7
THE WORLD NEEDS ART! (AND YOUR STUDENTS' FLAGS)
Artwork Submissions and Signed Release Forms Due November 21, 2025
By Skylar Nicholson,
Art Teacher at Country Oaks Elementary in Hendry County and member of FAEA Exhibitions, Advocacy, and Professional Development Committees.
March is coming, and you know what that means, it’s time to roll out the paint, sharpen those colored pencils, and let our students’ creativity fly (literally) in the Youth Art Month (YAM) Flag Com-
petition. This year’s theme, “The World Needs Art,” couldn’t be more true. Imagine a world without murals, album covers, children’s book illustrations, or even good memes. Pretty bleak, right? Luckily, we’ve got the perfect way for our students to show the world just how much art matters, by designing a flag that will represent all of Florida on the national stage. One of my favorite ways to celebrate
YAM is by rallying my students for the Florida YAM Flag Design Contest. Every year, one talented student’s design gets picked to represent the state of Florida. FAEA’s YAM Flag will be displayed in the Youth Art Month Museum at the National Art Education Association (NAEA) Convention in Chicago next March. Soooo. It’s a pretty big deal and a huge honor for a young artist.
Why a Flag?
Flags are like visual megaphones— they’re bold, symbolic, and they tell a story, sometimes without writing a word. The YAM Flag Contest asks our students to think like designers and storytellers:
• What colors represent the theme?
• What symbols say “Art belongs to everyone”?
• How can a flat piece of paper make someone stop and feel something?
Who Can Participate?
This contest is for all Florida K–12 students —public, private, home school, charter, you name it. Artwork can be made in any 2D medium: painting, drawing, collage, digital… as long as it’s flat, it flies (well… metaphorically until it’s printed on the flag).
Only current FAEA members may submit student artwork for the contest. If the submitting teacher is not an FAEA member, the student’s entry will not be eligible. (So if you’re not a member yet… consider this your friendly nudge.)
The theme, “The World Needs Art,” must appear somewhere on the flag design—big, small, bold, subtle, just make sure it’s there! While including the word “Florida” is not required, but it’s a nice touch since the winning design represents the Florida Art Education Association on the national stage. Just make sure their name, grade, and school are on the back, and follow the FAEA submission rules.
Teacher Support
Not sure where to start? FAEA has created a ready-to-use lesson plan to help guide your students through the YAM Flag Contest project. You can use it as is or adapt it to fit your classroom style. It’s a great resource to save prep time while giving students a solid design foundation.
How to Get Your Students Excited
Kick off with a theme talk: Have students share what “The World Needs Art” means to them. I like to start by asking what the world would look like
if we replaced all art with beige rectangles. (Spoiler: no one’s into it.)
• Show past winners: They’ll see how colors, symbols, and shapes work together in a design.
• Make it feel important: Remind them this is more than a project—it’s representing Florida on a national stage. That’s bragging rights for life.
• Mix it into your curriculum: Tie in history with symbolism, math with proportions, or language arts with visual storytelling.
Resources & Submission Info
Everything you need—guidelines, entry forms, the FAEA YAM Flag Contest lesson plan, and 50 fun ways to celebrate YAM—is on the FAEA website at FAEA.org/YAM. You can also find press release templates and proclamation guides if you want to make Youth Art Month official in your community. So, let’s get Florida’s creative voices out there. The world needs art… and it definitely needs your students’ art. Get those flags flying!
PART 3
President’s Update:
Together, we’re shaping the future of
Together, we’re shaping the future of art education—one thoughtful step at a time.
A strategic plan is like a roadmap for our organization’s journey—it outlines our shared goals, priorities, and the steps we’re taking to ensure a bright future for art education in Florida. It keeps us focused, accountable, and aligned with our mission to support and elevate the work you do every day.
Checking in on our progress isn’t just about seeing how leadership is doing; it’s about making sure we’re staying on course together and adapting as needed to meet challenges and seize opportunities.
This concludes the series of progress updates in Fresh Paint on the Core Areas of FAEA's Strategic Plan. To read the updates on the previous Core Areas, check out the 2025 Spring/Summer and Fall Issues of Fresh Paint.
The FAEA Strategic Plan has been organized according to five Core Areas. Let’s see how we are doing!
art education—one thoughtful step at a time.
FAEA Strategic Plan CORE AREA 3 TEACHING & LEARNING
Commit to continuously providing quality, varied, and current professional development programming that serves every member through innovative knowledge-sharing, tools, resources, and evidence-based practices.
WORK IN PROGRESS
GOAL 1
Strengthen accessibility to quality professional development resources and evidence-based practices.
• Encourage more members to present on current topics and trends in education
• Expand opportunities for Adaptive Arts Learning and New Technologies
• Collaborate with art education partners, colleges, and universities in Conference locations to build conference momentum and provide specialized content
• Provide a Professional Learning opportunity from within smaller divisions in South Florida targeting underserved membership areas
• Reach out to studio art professors encouraging membership and active participation
GOAL 2
Continue to explore, contact, and contract a variety of Keynote Speakers.
• Explore non-traditional avenues for Keynotes
• Collect contacts from NAEA past speakers of note
• Survey membership for preferences, needs, etc.
GOAL 3
Increase use and accessibility of knowledge sharing, tools, resources, and evidence-based practices.
• Increase presence on social media
• Ask preservice students to submit proposals and presentations of research
• Reach out to specialists from a wide range of subject areas to create content on topics in education
PART 3
President’s Update:
Together, we’re shaping the future of art
CORE AREA 4 COMMUNITY VIBRANCY
Strengthen connections among members and communities through continued communication and networking. Provide opportunities dedicated to strengthening the collective community in support of visual arts education.
WORK IN PROGRESS
GOAL 1
Promote Youth Art Month in a new and exciting way that encourages people to participate.
• Provide a lesson plan to increase participation
• Use a social media campaign to increase exposure to the public about voting for a winner
• Update website with participant artworks
• Announce at the General Session
• Use student work as a Fresh Paint cover
GOAL 2
Provide opportunities to strengthen the community.
• Send out Division Meeting agendas in advance
• Invite guest speaker from College Board at the high school division meeting
• Guest presenters from the National Art Education Association at conference
• Create “Artful Happenings” as an opportunity for like-minded individuals to meet and collaborate
• Create Board Connections to encourage member artists to connect and share
GOAL 3
Improve relationships with conference location communities.
• Museums and Cultural Organizations’ division meeting at local museums
• Host Board Meet & Greet at a local venue
• Increase local venue participation and awareness
• Partner with the city tourism board
• Make a public art contribution to the local community with the help of the Local Art Education Association
GOAL 4
Develop workforce programming.
• Create more opportunities in various subject areas and certification exams
• Support alternative certification teachers
• Develop arts integration and Career and Technical professional development (CTE)
GOAL 5
Exhibition participation.
• Increase number of entries into the Member Virtual Exhibition through social media campaigns
• Continue working to improve MVE reception
• Incorporate digital monitors around conference showing participant artworks
• Rebrand the K-12 Student Art Assessment & Virtual Exhibition to the Florida Student Art Assessment
• Explore and expand showcase options for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students and film/animation submissions
FAEA Strategic Plan
art education—one thoughtful step at a time.
CORE AREA 5 ADVOCACY & POLICY
Lead in addressing the needs of members and effecting change by promoting advocacy and policy efforts to maximize arts-supportive actions. Inform the membership of tranfsormational policy trends in arts education at the local, state, and national levels.
WORK IN PROGRESS
GOAL 1
Develop advocacy strategies and resources.
• Promote careers in art using social media, publications, interviews, roundtables at FAEA Conference, keynote speakers, etc.
• Create social media and email campaigns that share advocacy tips, inspiration, and resources
• Encourage Youth Art Month participation and share ideas in Division Updates, social media, and Fresh Paint articles
• Engage members in advocacy efforts by contacting their legislators through an advocacy postcard writing campaign
GOAL 2
Explore ways to expand the use of the Exhibit Hall at the FAEA Conference.
• Expand the post-secondary presence and participation at FAEA Conference regarding policy trends in arts education through collaborations and session presentations
• Increase industry participation in advocacy efforts supporting arts education
Fresh Paint is the award-winning publication of the Florida Art Education Association (FAEA) that contains articles of interest to art educators of all levels – from kindergarten through college level. It is produced 4 times annually and distributed to more than 800 art teachers, school district art supervisors, museum educators, higher education professionals, community art educators and artists, as well as other state and national art associations.
Fresh Paint is a terrific marketing tool for businesses and organizations to reach art educators and decision-makers.
