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PLAY : CULTIVATING CURIOSITY

​2022 Fall Conference
October 7th & 8th
Davenport, Iowa 

2022 Conference Coordinator(s):
​Ellen Craig and Colleen Tomlinson
2022 Conference Committee: 
Heidi Hernandez
Melissa Mohr
Jenna Darsee
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Nominate a Presenter Here
In what ways can play develop curiosity in our students? How does investigation and risk taking build more inquisitive and imaginative minds? How can art educators model play and celebrate curiosity? 

The Art Educators of Iowa invite educators to embrace the unknown and play! Join us in the act of play to bring wonder and authentic art making experiences into your teaching practice. Learn how to support these behaviors that will develop our students into resilient problem-solvers for the future. 

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​KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Cindy Foley
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​Conference PresentationS!
Call for Proposals

Submit a Session Proposal
​Call for proposal closes June 15th.  Notice of acceptance will be emailed to the primary presenter by July 8th.
Conference Sessions can be in the form of: 
​Creating Workshops
Hands-on making experience led by a session leader. Supply lists will be provided but it is the responsibility of the presenter and attendees to ensure they have proper supplies to participate during the workshop.

Roundtable Discussions
One or more individuals give a short presentation (10 minutes or less) on a question, topic, or theme, and then facilitate discussion amongst all attendees. The majority of the time should be spent on conversations and collaboration.

Panel Presentations
Two or more individuals present on a chosen topic or theme and then moderate a Q&A for attendees.

Research/ Topic Specific Presentations
One individual/group presents on a question, topic, or theme and then engages the audience for discussion or participation in activities or reflections


Presentations may address the following questions:
  • In what ways can play develop curiosity in our students?
  • How does investigation and risk taking build more inquisitive and imaginative minds?
  • How can art educators model play and celebrate curiosity? ​

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2023 Conference - Iowa City

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Keep reading for more detailed information.  For questions or to join the committee contact conferencechair@artedia.org. For help with registration contact programs@artedia.org

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Conference Archives

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October 8-9 2021
LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT
Hosted by: University of Iowa

2021 Conference Coordinator(s): JENNA DARSEE & LIZ BLOOMBURG 
2021 Conference Committee: MELISSA NELSON, COLLEEN TOMLINSON, HEATHER WALKER
KEYNOTE(s): ANDY PIZZA 
2021 Conference Resources
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October 24, 2020 ​
VIRTUAL EVENT
Hosted by: 
Wisconsin Art Education Association who will be hosting a virtual conference called 2020 Vision in collaboration with the Art Educators of Minnesota and the North Dakota Art Education Association. ​
CHAIR: MOLLY RAY
KEYNOTE(s): CINDY INGRAM & LAURA GRUNDLER 
2020 CONFERENCE Resources
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OCTOBER 11-12 2019
DECORAH, IOWA
NICC, Wilder Business Center - Winneshiek Hotel - Decorah Middle School
CHAIR: KATHLEEN SWEET
KEYNOTE: MONICA LEO & EDWIN GIL
2019 CONFERENCE Resources

​OCTOBER 12-13 2018
STORM LAKE, IOWA
Buena Vista University
CHAIR: LYNSIE MAYNARD
KEYNOTE: JENNIFER DRINKWATER, HEIDI FUCHTMAN, IAN COON
2018 Conference Resources

​OCTOBER 5-7, 2017
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA
Hilton Garden Inn - Valley High School
CHAIR: PAMELA BALLARD
KEYNOTE: NATHALIE MIEBACH
2017  Conference Resources
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