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ANNOUNCEMENTS
May 2, 2025
Fall Conference Proposals Update
We are still working on the fall conference schedule and will update as soon as it's finalized. We appreciate your patience as we continue to work on making this the best conference possible!
April 3, 2025
Fall Conference Proposals Update
I’ve spent most of the afternoon and evening today reviewing the 2025 AAE Fall Conference Presentation Proposals and all I can say is WOW! The Art Teachers Came Through in a BIG WAY!!! We have the numbers to fill all of the sessions so KUDOS to the teachers who submitted presentation ideas. I did notice that several proposals were exactly like those that were presented last year and by the same presenters. So we will try not to duplicate presentations that were presented in 2024. We hope to have the schedule complete by June 1 and we will share that as soon as we can. Keep a LKOUT for a survey about art-making workshops and let us know which workshops are most exciting to you. We will determine the sessions based on this survey and all art teachers are encouraged to participate in it. Thank You All!!! - Lynn Smith
February 20, 2025
We are still needing presenters for the fall conference!
Submit a presentation proposal by March 1st, for a chance to win one of TWO FREE registrations to the 2025 Fall Conference! Plus, if your proposal is selected, you'll get 20% OFF your registration.
Some of the topics that have been suggested: starting a ceramics program, art creation, AP, "How your classroom works" discussion, deadlines vs no deadlines, lesson plan sharing, textiles/fabrics, pedagogy, lesson plan feedback for preservice members, using found/recycled objects, just to name a few. If you have experience with any of these topics, please consider presenting!
If you have to wait until August for approval from your school or employer, please go ahead and submit your proposal. Put a note in the session description letting us know you will have to wait to confirm.
If you aren't ready to present but have ideas for sessions you can fill out the form as well. The more feedback we have the better we can plan for the conference.
Deadline is March 1st!
PRESENTER SUBMISSION FORM
February 18, 2025
Important Update for Members and Colleagues
The Arkansas Art Educators organization is committed to delivering exceptional value and high-quality professional development experiences for our members. After careful deliberation, the AAE Board has made the strategic decision to postpone our upcoming summer conference.
Key Reasons for Conference Delay
1. Organizational Transition
- Active rebranding process
- Internal reorganization
- Streamlining operational strategies
2. Quality Assurance
- Ensuring we maintain our standard of excellence
- Dedicating full resources and attention to conference planning
- Prioritizing meaningful, impactful programming.
Our Ongoing Commitment
Despite this temporary conference postponement, we remain steadfastly dedicated to:
- Providing critical resources for art educators
- Creating professional development opportunities
- Supporting Arkansas art education community
Next Steps
- We will communicate future conference dates promptly
- Continued engagement through digital platforms
- Maintaining regular communication with membership
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Sincerely,
Lynn Smith
President
Arkansas Art Educators
Fall Conference Proposals Update
I’ve spent most of the afternoon and evening today reviewing the 2025 AAE Fall Conference Presentation Proposals and all I can say is WOW! The Art Teachers Came Through in a BIG WAY!!! We have the numbers to fill all of the sessions so KUDOS to the teachers who submitted presentation ideas. I did notice that several proposals were exactly like those that were presented last year and by the same presenters. So we will try not to duplicate presentations that were presented in 2024. We hope to have the schedule complete by June 1 and we will share that as soon as we can. Keep a LKOUT for a survey about art-making workshops and let us know which workshops are most exciting to you. We will determine the sessions based on this survey and all art teachers are encouraged to participate in it. Thank You All!!! - Lynn Smith
February 20, 2025
We are still needing presenters for the fall conference!
Submit a presentation proposal by March 1st, for a chance to win one of TWO FREE registrations to the 2025 Fall Conference! Plus, if your proposal is selected, you'll get 20% OFF your registration.
Some of the topics that have been suggested: starting a ceramics program, art creation, AP, "How your classroom works" discussion, deadlines vs no deadlines, lesson plan sharing, textiles/fabrics, pedagogy, lesson plan feedback for preservice members, using found/recycled objects, just to name a few. If you have experience with any of these topics, please consider presenting!
If you have to wait until August for approval from your school or employer, please go ahead and submit your proposal. Put a note in the session description letting us know you will have to wait to confirm.
If you aren't ready to present but have ideas for sessions you can fill out the form as well. The more feedback we have the better we can plan for the conference.
Deadline is March 1st!
PRESENTER SUBMISSION FORM
February 18, 2025
Important Update for Members and Colleagues
The Arkansas Art Educators organization is committed to delivering exceptional value and high-quality professional development experiences for our members. After careful deliberation, the AAE Board has made the strategic decision to postpone our upcoming summer conference.
Key Reasons for Conference Delay
1. Organizational Transition
- Active rebranding process
- Internal reorganization
- Streamlining operational strategies
2. Quality Assurance
- Ensuring we maintain our standard of excellence
- Dedicating full resources and attention to conference planning
- Prioritizing meaningful, impactful programming.
Our Ongoing Commitment
Despite this temporary conference postponement, we remain steadfastly dedicated to:
- Providing critical resources for art educators
- Creating professional development opportunities
- Supporting Arkansas art education community
Next Steps
- We will communicate future conference dates promptly
- Continued engagement through digital platforms
- Maintaining regular communication with membership
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Sincerely,
Lynn Smith
President
Arkansas Art Educators
