Come Enjoy a Day at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts before the NAEA Convention!

Minnetonka Center for the Arts in conjunction with the NAEA convention planned an awesome “Day at the Art Center” as a pre-convention offering. The classes are with some of our top instructors and many feature great techniques and art processes that you can bring into the classroom—not to mention that you will have a great time making art!  

There are a variety of mediums available: 

• Watercolor
  
• Water-soluble oil painting
  
• Sculptural forms (perfect for teaching 3-D standards)
  
• Multi-media and collage
  
• iPhone photography
  
• Printmaking
  
• Ceramics (hand building and wheel throwing)
  
• Kumhimo braiding basics and with beads

Truly something for everyone! Our instructors are open to talking about their teaching methods and materials, including, for example, tips on running a ceramic studio or how to start a printmaking club.

Unfortunately, even though there were a number of registrations, the convention didn’t feel they could cover the cost of the transportation with their initial registration numbers and canceled their involvement. But we are not giving up!

We have a fantastic day planned and are opening it up to a wider audience. These workshops are open to convention-goers, teachers, teacher wannabes, and art enthusiasts. 

All materials are included in the cost, so all you have to do is register and show up! 

Attached is a PDF giving program details. You can also view this information online, as well as be directed to online registration. Any questions, or to register by phone, you can call our Registrars at 952-473-7361 x. 160.

 
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Mara Miller
Adult Program Director
Minnetonka Center for the Arts

P: 952-473-7361, extension 130

​I am Kelly Betz and I am a 2012 graduate of UW-Milwaukee with a BFA-Art Education. I have taught for the School District of Greenfield since 2013, teaching at Glenwood Elementary since 2013, Greenfield High School from 2016-2018, and Greenfield Middle School since 2018.

Through my dedication and commitment to teaching art, I took a part-time position and expanded it to full time. Throughout my years with Greenfield, I have pushed my students to be reflective, independent problem solvers; growing their creative skills and personal voices. I strive to make proud thinkers making changes in their world in whatever way they can. Students create work so they can show their growth and reflect on and be proud of what they made themselves, connect to community outreach by doing Milwaukee Empty bowls, and creating stop motion animations with partners focusing on stories students develop together.

I pride myself on innovating and expanding my curriculum with the integration of other subjects and technology and connecting with my students through pop culture and sarcasm. When I am not creating ideas for teaching, I am spending time watching movies/TV, experimenting and honing my own artistic skills, or playing video games with my husband, Kellen, who is also a teacher, and our small dog, Willy. Please feel free to follow me on social media to see more of my students' work, for I cannot do it justice with words. Twitter: @Glenwood_Art  and Instagram: @betz_paint_splatters

​I have twenty years experience as a professional artist and arts educator.  I received my BFA in Ceramics from the university of Nebraska-Lincoln, and my MFA in Ceramics from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1996.  I received my K12 art certification from Cardinal Stritch.  I had the pleasure of teaching Ceramics at Pius XI high school for six years before joining The Alliance School of Milwaukee, a small MPS charter high school where I developed the visual arts program designed to support LGBT, marginalized and at-risk youth. I was trained in restorative practices by Jamie Williams and Oscar Reed the founders of The Restorative Way.  I incorporate storytelling, art making, handwork and restorative methods to empower students to share their stories as a way to cultivate their personal voice and build community.  This past year I co-presented, "I Can Tell A Story.....Building Community using Art Making and Restorative Practices" at the IIRP (International Institute for Restorative Practices) World Conference in Kortijk, Belgium.
 
I will be co-presenting a hands on workshop next month for the NAEA Conference in Minneapolis and will travel to Sassari, Italy to present at the European Forum on Restorative Justice Conference in June. 
 
I am a past recipient of the Milwaukee County Emerging Artist Grant and the Metropolitan Milwaukee Alliance of Black School Educators, "Black Educator of the Year" award. I have co-facilitated Restorative Practices training for students, staff and educators at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Milwaukee Public Schools, Wisconsin Art Education Association and for the National Council On Education For The Ceramic Arts.  

In partnership with the City of Wauwatosa, NEWaukee seeks 64 artists to participate in ART 64 presented by North Shore Bank, a four day bracket-style painting tournament taking place in various locations and businesses!

In four rounds on June 3-6, 2020, artists will be paired to go head-to-head and given two hours to create a work of art on a predetermined theme on a 2’x3’ canvas. Members of the public will be invited to watch the paintings come to life and vote for their favorite paintings on the ART 64 mobile application.

The artist in each pairing with the most votes will advance to the next round. The participating 64 artists will each receive a $50 stipend, their 2’x3’ canvas per round, easel and drop cloth. The final 32 artists will each receive $100, the final 16 artists will each receive $150 and the final eight (8) artists will each receive $500. In the last round, eight artists will compete for a $20,000 grand prize and an artist in residency at Serendipity Labs in Wauwatosa to exhibit their work.

For more information on rules, required application materials and timeline, please visit our website.

Apply to Participate →

Application Deadline: Monday, March 9, 2020
There is no cost to apply.

​​Hello my name is Melissa Mulvaney. I graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 2005 with a degree in Art Education (k-12) and Biology Education (6-12).  For the past 15 years, I have taught art in the Tomah School District as an art teacher.  I have taught a wide variety of ages and abilities.  This has truly made me believe art is for everyone and that we as humans have an innate need to create.  I enjoy helping students make connections to their lives, feeling and other content areas through the art making process.  I also run an art club for students 3rd through 5th grade with our focus on spreading kindness in our community through their art.  The joy and pride students find through helping others is inspirational.  

REGISTER NOW!
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7:30-8:00 Meet & Greet Breakfast 
Edgar will be providing a light breakfast and coffee as we kick off the day and get to know one another. 
8:15-10:15 
Lesson & Project Share Shop Facilitated by: Jackie M. Imhoff, Art Instructor
Share and collaborate with local art instructors.  Our group of attendees will take turns presenting their best practices and best project samples.  Lesson plans, rubrics, and additional lesson information is shared in the drive link below and discussed as a group.  Please plan accordingly for this workshop by uploading your artifacts, bringing your device, and physical project samples. 
10:30-11:30
Introduction to the Wisconsin Standards for Art and Design Facilitated by: Julie A. Palkowski, PhD
You will be guided by Wisconsin DPI Arts and Creativity Education Consultant, Julie Palkowski. Participants will navigate the standards, see accompanying resources, develop some team lessons, and share ideas for implementation into the classroom.
 
11:30-12:00 Lunch~Provided By Edgar School District 

12:15-1:30 Hands-On Workshop
Nancy Laliberte~ Visual Journaling 
Learn to record and transform the ordinary into the extraordinary with unique sketches, page layouts, lettering, and storytelling. Use this process in your k-12 classroom to enhance student planning, revisions, and written reflections.

1:45-3:00 Hands-On Workshop
Wendy Stroik~ Fluid Abstract Artist 
Transform paint skins into jewelry and magnets.  Learn several different processes to fluid pours on tiles and canvas using a variety of materials. Learn how to adapt these techniques in your k-12 curriculum.

3:00-3:30 Networking
Art instructors will use this time to collaborate with other art instructors and/or collaborate with workshop instructors

• Bring Ideas of Best Practice, Student Work, and Lots of Project Samples!
• Bring a laptop or device to view & share materials in folder.  Please upload your materials before the PD day using the link below: 2020 Shared Drive. 
• Complete The Google Form Below To Register Before Feb 1st and Pay $50.00 Fee   REGISTER HERE!
• Bring a sketchbook for workshop

Mail Payments:
Edgar School District
PO Box 196 Edgar, WI 54426
 jimhoff@gapps.edgar.k12.wi.us 715-352-2727 ext 172

​​My name is Briana Cleary and I am an elementary Art Teacher at Northside Elementary School in Monroe, WI. I received my bachelor’s degree in Art Education and Graphic Design from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 2005. Shortly after, I began teaching elementary art in the School District of Monroe where I am currently in my fourteenth year of teaching. During that time, I have earned my Masters in Educational Leadership from Cardinal Stritch as well as my National Board Certification in Early and Middle Childhood Art. I love exposing my students to a variety of art mediums, artists and cultures to grow their creativity and skills. The last few years have been the highlight of my teaching because of the collaboration time our district has given teachers. I get to spend 90 minutes a week with the best team of art teachers!! We have done some amazing curriculum work and secured grants to enhance what we are teaching. When I am not busy creating and teaching, I am spending time with my husband Patrick and two daughters, Braylin (8) & Elyse (6). 

​"My name is Lexi Korhonen! I graduated in January 2019 from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and am currently in my very first year of teaching in the Neenah Joint School District. I love creating all types of art and my first true passion was ceramics! I took my passion for the arts and a love of working with kids and turned it into the best career possible: Art teaching!!! In my free time I love to travel, explore, sing, make art & spend time with friends and family."