Act Now: Upcoming Fall Conference Early Bird Registration and Digital Art Show

Greetings and welcome to the start of another school year.  There are a few days left to enjoy early-bird pricing for the Fall Conference, available until September 1st.  This year's conference will be held in Philadelphia from October 6th - 9th.  Joining us this year will be keynote speakers Lily Yeh, Eiko Fan and Benjamin Volta! Information about these artists as well as registration details may be found here.

The conference also brings a chance to digitally display your students' work.  This is a wonderful opportunity to share and be inspired by artwork from around the state- please consider participating and uploading images by September 16th.  Details are here.

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Arts Assessment Symposium and Call for Proposals

I'm passing along a professional development opportunity to participate in a symposium about authentic assessment in the arts. The conference will be held in Grapevine, Texas on November 11th - 12th, 2016. Details about proposal submissions and/or attending the conference may be found here. The deadline to submit a proposal is May 15, 2016.

Ways to Be Involved with PAEA

Taking a cue from the upcoming theme of this year's pending PAEA conference, Make it Happen!, consider getting involved in a new way.  Have you made it to a recent conference? Make it Happen this year by joining us in Philadelpha.  Have you ever submitted a proposal to present at a conference? Make it Happen and submit an idea of something successful you've done in the art room.   This is also a great way to present content specific to a secondary audience.  Finally, have you recognized an outstanding art teacher through your organization? Make it Happen and nominate a deserving colleague today.

Details Here:

● Mark your calendar for this year's PAEA conference in Philadelphia: Thursday, October 6th - Sunday, October 9th, 2016.   

● Also, start thinking about an idea you'd like to share at the conference and read about what's required to present.  You can learn more and submit a proposal here.

● Finally, please consider recognizing an Outstanding Art Educator.  The deadline is April 22nd and details may be found here.  Recipients will be awarded at the PAEA conference.

Remember, there are multiple benefits to participating in the awards program:

To focus professional attention on quality art education and exemplary art educators.
To increase public awareness of the importance of quality art education.
To set standards for quality art education and show how they can be achieved.
To provide tangible recognition of achievement, earn respect of colleagues, and enhance professional opportunities for PAEA members.

Celebrate and Participate in Youth Arts Month!

Friday, February 12th is the deadline to submit student work to your regional representative for this year's Youth Arts Month Exhibit.  The exhibit will run from February 29th - April 15th, 2016 in the offices of the Department of Education in Harrisburg.  Details, including where to send your work, may be found here.  YAM is a fantastic way to support your student artists and art program.

Opportunity to be involved in National Core Art Standards at the Secondary Level

I just received notification from the National Art Education Association that applications are currently being accepted to participate in a pilot program of assessment in secondary art classrooms.  The deadline to apply is October 21st.  Details may be found here.

Fall Opportunities and Conference Registration

Hope your school year is off to a good start.  The annual PAEA conference is around the corner- taking place October 16 - 18 in Harrisburg.  Remember that conference goers can again earn Act 48 credit and those of you who are members of PAEA receive a substantially discounted registration price.   Check out details at the newly designed PAEA website.  Also, members may enter student work for the Virtual Student Art Exhibit taking place at this year's conference (deadline to submit works is Monday, October 12th).  Details may be found here.  Note: this is also a chance to have student work featured on PAEA's website which will display work on its new online gallery!  Please be in touch with me if you have any questions or suggestions.