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Today is the last day to enter a piece of artwork in the Art is Now Empowering Educators' Voices Art Show!
YOU HAVE UNTIL 9PM!
ART is NOW Empowering Educator’s Voices Exhibition Schack Art Center
October 17 - November 11, 2023
The Schack Art Center in Everett, WA is excited to host an exhibition of educators’ artwork from all over Washington State in conjunction with the Washington Art Education Association Fall Conference in Everett, WA.
Important Dates to know: September 15, 9 PM: Entry Deadline September 20: Notifications emails
October 1, Artwork delivered to Schack
October 17-November 11: Exhibition Open
October 20: Opening Reception 6:30-8:30
The Washington Art Education Association’s Fall Conference is one of the largest professional development opportunities in the state of Washington that is exclusively developed for art educators and artists. Participating in exemplary professional learning workshops and sessions with other pK-12 art educators, museum educators, researchers, scholars and university professors, teaching artists, administrators and more provides a unique opportunity to collaborate and learn from other professionals in the field, as well as share the successes of your own school and communities.
Within the myriad of concurrent sessions offered at the WAEA 2023 Fall Conference, there are sessions specifically targeted to meet any professional development goal—including strategies for enhancing student achievement, interdisciplinary learning, assessment, ED&I, curriculum, and instruction. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to preview instructional resources and materials that are not available elsewhere.
In order to limit our carbon foot-print, our gas bills, and extend our connections on the drive in...and ensure transportation and lodging is not a barrier to your conference attendance, we have created a ride-share/room-share.
We have provided the Ride-Share and/or Room-Share Survey to bridge connections across our regions.
Once submitted, you will receive the link in your email to the spreadsheet in order to connect with others.
(WAEA will not be held responsible for the connections made, the laughter shared, art discussed, and the collaboration that ensues from this curation of requests.)
Need help making your case to attend the WAEA Fall Conference?
We have you covered!
WAEA has created some materials to help you request funding from your administrator, or visual arts district supervisor.
Learn More About The Fall Conference Keynote Speaker, Preston Wadley!
Preston Wadley is Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts at Cornish College of the Arts, a beloved art educator and longstanding member of the local artistic scene. Wadley moved to Seattle from his hometown of Los Angeles to study with Jacob Lawrence, and received a BFA and MFA in painting from the University of Washington. His incorporation of photography into book arts is both technically unique and conceptually rich; he is a philosopher at heart.
“Abstract thinking is the ability to understand concepts that are real, such as truth, freedom or anxiety, but are not directly tied to physical objects and experiences. In other words, abstract thinking is the ability to absorb information and make connections to an expanded world. A primary goal of my art is to catalyze this type of intellectual activity as one engages the work.”
–Preston Wadley, from his Artist Statement
--Image credit: Winifred Westergard
Our first volunteer event will be Swag Bag Stuffing at Shannon Brennan's on October 14th! It turns out that is also Tacoma Working Artists' Studio Tours! We will prep bags early then head out to the studios!
We cannot make this conference happen without amazing volunteers like you!
Become a Vendor or Sponsor at the Fall Conference?
Vendor Fair: October 21st, 8am - 5pm
The vendor fair is an important part of the conference and gives attendees the opportunity to learn about a business/school, try out purchasable materials, and learn about the wide array of products available to them. We hope to see you there for this wonderful opportunity!
All are welcome to join us for a WAEA Open Membership business meetings in which we will discuss our goals, upcoming events, and general agenda items.
Here's a quick look at the year's meetings.
October 21st, 2023
12am-1pm In Person @ Fall Conference
Everett, WA - Cascade High School
Annual General Membership Meeting All Welcome! Only Members vote.
November 11th, 2023 10am - 12pm *9:30-10:00 Coffee Chat Virtual Open Membership Meeting Join Zoom Meeting All Welcome! Only Members vote.
January 13th & 14th, 2024 Hybrid WAEA Leadership Retreat
Open Membership Meeting All Welcome! Only Members vote. Location and Time TBD Join Zoom Meeting
March 9th, 2024 *9:30-10:00 Coffee Chat
10am - 12pm Virtual Open Membership Meeting Join Zoom Meeting All Welcome! Only Members vote.
May 11th, 2024 *9:30-10:00 Coffee Chat
10am - 12pm Virtual Open Membership Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting All Welcome! Only Members vote.