Conference Sessions Location
Black River Falls Middle School
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Conference registration is now open. Click to register.
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Conference Hotel
Sure Stay Plus- Best Western Hotel
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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
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REGISTRATION RATES
WAEA Member Active Member: Early Bird = $140 Sept. 1 - 20, 2024 Starting Sept. 21, 2024, Active Member fee = $170 Non-Member: Early Bird = $230 Sept. 1 - 20, 2024 Starting Sept. 21, 2024 Non-Member fee = $260 Student Member = $25 (Sponsorship available) Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/mvnf4at7 Student Non-Member = $70 (Sponsorship available) Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/mvnf4at7 Retired Member = $0 |
Conference registration is now open. Click above. |
Conference registration cancellations done before Oct. 21, 2024, will be returned minus a $25 processing fee. No registration refunds will be given for conference registration cancellations requested after Oct. 21, 2024, or for conference no-shows.
HOTEL REGISTRATION
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Call to book your room today!
Sure Stay Plus- Best Western Hotel 600 Oasis Road Black River Falls, WI 54615-5468 P: 715-284-9471 ~ F: 715.309.5236 www.bestwestern.com Rate Room Type $82.72/ daily average Single Queen Bed $87.12/daily average Two Double Beds $92.52/ daily average Two Queen Beds $91.52/ daily average Single King |
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Mention that you are with the Wisconsin Art Education Association Conference!
Book your room before SEPTEMBER 25th to get the WAEA rate!
Book your room before SEPTEMBER 25th to get the WAEA rate!
Conference Booklet & HIghlights
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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Sarah KrajewskiThursday, October 24, 2024
11:00 AM and 12:00 PM |
Sarah Krajewski is an elementary art educator, published children’s book author, and visual artist. Sarah has worked with The Art of Education University as an Instagram Live host, writer, and content creator. She was keynote speaker at Art Education Association Conferences for Michigan and Indiana. She was 2019 Wisconsin Art Teacher of the Year and served on the WAEA Board. Sarah is the coach of the CES Art Club and Art Show Advisor. Each art class, Sarah’s students recite a mantra- “I am Positive. I am Creative. I am Mindful. I am Amazing. I am an Artist.”
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Matt YoungFriday, October 25, 2024
11:00 AM and 12:00 PM |
Matt Young is dedicated to fostering student success both in the classroom and beyond. A 1995 graduate of Capital University with a BFA in Fine Art and a Master's in Education, Matt currently teaches Ceramics, Sculpture, Metals, Computer Graphics, and AP Art. He also serves as the department chairperson and is a past president of the Ohio Art Education Association. Matt believes that student success stems from meaningful relationships and connecting art to real-life experiences.
As a noted speaker, he has presented at the NAEA Convention, The Art of Education, and various educational conferences nationwide. He has also written articles for Davis Publications, NAEA, The Art of Education, and the Ohio Department of Education. For valuable teacher resources, visit his website at centralartblog.blogspot.com.
As a noted speaker, he has presented at the NAEA Convention, The Art of Education, and various educational conferences nationwide. He has also written articles for Davis Publications, NAEA, The Art of Education, and the Ohio Department of Education. For valuable teacher resources, visit his website at centralartblog.blogspot.com.
MAKERS MARKET
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Are you a maker?
Sell your work at the WAEA Conference Makers Market! |
Thursday, October 24, 2024 6 - 8 PM at the Best Western Hotel
Friday, October 25, 2024 11 AM - 1 PM at Black River Falls Middle School
Table space is FREE to members.
Non-members pay $10.
Questions? Email Kathryn Rulien Bareis at [email protected].
Register by October 1, 2024 to participate in the Maker's Market by clicking on the button.
Special events Schedule
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2024 - Activities at Best Western Hotel.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2024 AM Activities will be hosted at Black River Falls Middle School
EVENING ACTIVITIES will be at the Best Western Hotel, Timberland Room
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2024
See the conference booklet or the "Schedule-at-a-glance" online tab for specific sessions, presenters, and times. |
DIRECTIONS - Logistics - Food TrUCKS
Conference Location:
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Food Trucks
The WAEA Conference will have food trucks stationed onsite for attendees to visit. A special thank you to the businesses for being a part of the conference.
THINGS TO DO - EXPLORE
THINGS TO DO - Explore the Black River Falls region. Here are a few sites to check. Each site offers ideas for lodging, restaurants, nature hikes, cultural and historical sites, as well as much more.
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Art Teacher Clothing Exchange
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