Join WAEA on Twitter simply follow the #wiartchat or @wiarteduassoc

Wisconsin High School Photography Contest

There is an excellent opportunity for High School Photographers.  See this link for more details or click the button here to download an entry form.  

Edgar Art Share in Wausau

Click here to learn more about the Edgar Art Share

What Does Advocacy Mean to You?

WAEA is wondering what Advocacy means to you!  Can you help us by taking a brief survey to define advocacy as it pertains to your school, your art education practice and your experience. 

Thanks and here's that survey link.  

February Art Educator of the Month 

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Congratulations to the February art teacher of the month, Jen Schutz. To Learn more about Jen click here.  

January Art Educator of the Month

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Congratulations to Laura Gruetzmacher the January Art Educator of the Month.  To Learn more about Laura click here. 

December Art Educator of the Month

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Congratulations to Sarah Witke the December Art Educator of the Month.  To learn more about Sarah Click here.  

November Art Educator of the Month 

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​Congratulations to Deborah Brooks for being chosen as the November Art Educator of the Month.  Click here to learn more about Deb.  

October Art Educator of the Month

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​Congratulations to Jeanine Kleman for being chosen as the October Art Educator of the Month.  Click here to learn more about Jeanine.  

September Art Educator of the Month

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Congratulations Whitney Robarge from Lodi High School for being the September Art Educator of the Month.  To learn more about Whitney click here. 

Art Educator of the Month Nominate Someone You Know Today!

WI DPI Announces Changes to Licensure 

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is considering a number of changes to licensure rules.  There are many ideas including: 
  • Starting January 1, 2018, allowing Initial and Professional Educators to use professional growth goals and work in Educator Effectiveness as another option to renew or advance their license.
This change puts emphasis on professional development of all kinds and makes our WAEA fall conference worth every penny! Come to the fall conference it just makes "cents" !  For more details on the changes proposed by DPI see the link below.  
https://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/changes-licensure-rules

WAEA Hosts Central Wisconsin Invasion

We all know that teachers don't really have the whole summer off.  One of our favorite things to do while we work in the summer is to refuel our creative tanks. The best way to do this is to join like-minded artist educators and work hands on to learn new techniques and build on our knowledge.  Click here to learn more about the WAEA sponsored summer workshop hosted in Wisconsin Rapids. 
Do you know an art educator who has been especially "rockin' it" this past month?  If so consider nominating them to be featured here and on all our social media sites as WAEA Art Educator of the Month!  Download the PDF here for more details. 

Get to Know Your 2017-18 WAEA Board

The WAEA Board is nominated and elected by YOU the members of WAEA. How can we serve you?  What are your needs? There are many leaders you can connect with through the BOARD Links on this site. Visit the WAEA Board webpage for emails to all our Board members.  Never hesitate to ask a question or seek guidance for yourself, your students and your program.  

Fall Newsletter is Posted

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​Click here to view the Fall Newsletter and all previous newsletters.  
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Important Dates to Remember 2017-18

  • September 1 Renew or Join NAEA/WAEA
  • October 4, 8:00 P.M. CST Twitter Chat with WAEA Fall Keynote Speakers
  • October 27-28 Fall Conference in Fort Atkinson
  • March 22-24 NAEA Conference in Seattle

WAEA on Social Media

YAM Flag Winners Announced

Visit the YAM page to see the Wisconsin YAM Flag Winners.  

Youth Art Month Is Coming Soon
State Celebration is March 9th at noon at the Capitol Building in Madison

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Youth Art Month activities start in earnest soon.  See the YAM page under Student Opportunities tab for details on this year's planned activities.  Deadlines are fast approaching for YAM art work submissions for regional exhibits.  Please see the YAM page for details.  

Youth Art Month Endorsement forms are also available.  These can be signed by administrators and school board members.  Please fill them out and send to Tiffany Beltz, 1441 Redfield Street, La Crosse, WI 54601 before March 1, 2018.  See button below for form. 

 Fall 2017 Art With A Purpose Conference Was A
Great Success!!

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The Fall Conference is in the books and it was really wonderful.  Special thanks to the art educators from Fort Atkinson who helped organize and sponsor this conference.  From a 5K run, to beautifully designed artisan mugs, to the all new induction of Distinguished Fellows class of 2017, the conference clearly reinforced that Art Ed Matters!!! 

Thanks to all the wonderful volunteer presenters and participants.  Thanks to Nasco and to Fort Atkinson community.  

​Congratulations to the Awards Recipients including the first class of Distinguished Fellows.  

Slideshow images courtesy of: Frank Juarez, Jeanne Bjork, Jana Strobel

Fall Conference Handouts/Presentations

The presenters from the Fall 2017 conference have shared their presentations and handouts here in this Google folder.  You can view the contents of the folder.  If you're in Google Drive make a copy of the document and then save to your own drive.  
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NAEA 18 Convention in Seattle

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Have you made your plans yet to attend the NAEA Spring Conference in Seattle?  
The 2018 NAEA National Convention will be held March 22-24 in Seattle, Washington at the Washington State Convention Center and Sheraton Seattle Hotel.

Register Here

2018 NAEA National Convention Theme: Art + Design = STEAM
2018 NAEA National Convention Program Coordinator: Andrew Watson, K-12 Fine Arts Instructional Specialist, Office of Curriculum Design and Instructional Services, Alexandria City Public Schools, VA

Click here for more details. 

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