Although there is plenty to share from the conference, I am still trying to process through it all. So, instead of giving every last detail I am going to select an image and share the big idea from the presenter/workshop/session. I hope to have time to delve a little deeper into some of the themes I am going to share, but I think this is a good starting point:
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| Craig Roland, Ian Sands, Tricia Fuglestad, and Elizabeth Delacruz presented on being a part of a PLN (Professional Learning Network) through the use of online tools.Big Take-away: Being Connected allows you the chance to share and learn from anyone at anytime and grow professionally. |
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| One of the many stations in the Vendor Hall.Big Take-away: There were lots of chances to try out new and interesting materials - Apparently they make such a thing as watercolor crayons! |
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| Teachers sharing about the Heart Houses/Haiti Houses projects. Big Take-away: It is important to connect with teachers from around the country to see how they work with similar or different ideas, materials, and teaching situations. |
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| Ian Sands and Robert Sandagata's presentation on New Weird Ideas. Big Take-away: Failure and risk-taking are a part of being creative and making art; do not be afraid to allow your students this opportunity in the pursuit of making something new. |
Transfer Printmaking
Learning about monoprinting with Julia Healy.
Big Take-away: Interesting process to create portraits and investigate people's histories within a community.
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| Jesus Moroles speaks about his work as a sculptor. Big Take-away: People don't know what they want; it is the job of the artist to show them. |
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| Discussion with Wayne White, artist featured in the documentary "Beauty is Embarrassing". Big Take-away: Art should flow between media - a sculpture is a drawing, a drawing is a painting, a painting is a puppet, a puppet is a performance - and it is all connected to experiences. |
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| Michael Reyes with his High School Art Teacher who entered his work that received a National Scholastic Award. Big Take-away: Art teachers have the power to change people's lives and help them realize the power they have within. |
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| Brandon Foy spoke about how his National Gold medal from Scholastic changed his life and prepared him for his future as an artist and creative. Big Take-away: Don't be afraid to work hard and put yourself out there; his viral YouTube video landed him a job with Microsoft in his early 20s. |
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| New Leadership team for the NAEA Big Take-away: There are a lot of exciting things to look forward with NAEA - including the next conference in San Diego, 2014! |
If you have a favorite moment from the 2013 conference, please share below with a link to images/posts/resources. What did you think of the event? What were some of the things you learned and how will they help you back in your classroom?
