[April 9, 2025 | 7pm ET] Fan art—unofficial drawings and other renderings of famous characters—is often the bane of the middle and high school art educators’ existence. Join us as we explore the potential benefits of fan art to adolescent development, self-identity, social sharing, and artistic skill development. Presenter Marjorie Cohee Manifold shares, “A study reveals how young people from nineteen countries have begun to manipulate media conveyed narratives of popular culture in ways that may be construed as culture creation. Through intense engagements as fans of commercially produced images and stories, adolescents and young adults may craft fanart illustrations as images of self. As they learn art making within the global fandom, or Internet-connected community of like-interested fans and fanartists, these young people enact relationships to the subject and process of fanart making, fellow fanartists and the fan community that are not unlike those of the medieval European craftsman to his craft, guild workshop, and community.”

[May 7, 2025 | 7pm ET] Join us for an insightful webinar on supporting dual-language literacy in art education practices. Gain innovative tools and strategies for effectively teaching visual arts while integrating literacy activities that support dual-language learners through artmaking. Explore culturally responsive teaching, emphasizing the integration of dual-language literacy into art education. Learn how to design creative and inclusive programs that foster language development, providing practical strategies for creating enriching learning environments that honor all students’ linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

[May 8, 2025 | 7pm ET] Step into your next art teaching interview with confidence! This webinar offers practical tips and strategies for anyone preparing to interview for an art teacher position. Learn how to craft a standout resume, build a compelling portfolio, and confidently answer both common and unexpected interview questions. Discover how to effectively showcase your unique skills, teaching philosophy, and creativity to make a lasting impression. Led by experienced educators and hiring professionals, this session will equip you with insider advice and actionable insights to help you stand out and secure your dream art teaching job. Don’t miss this opportunity to set yourself up for success!

[June 4, 2025 | 7pm ET] Learn from early childhood art educators who work with young children as they share stories from the classroom illustrating contemporary art education practices alongside theoretical foundations—all while emphasizing the unique artistic abilities of young children. Join us to gain valuable insights into the transformative role art plays in early childhood education.

[July 9, 2025 | 7pm ET] Are you looking for practical strategies to enhance student engagement and learning through drawing skills? Join presenters from diverse backgrounds in art education, curriculum design, and social–emotional learning as they demonstrate how to effectively scaffold classroom drawing practices to support students at various skill levels. Learn how to effectively scaffold drawing lessons to meet the needs of diverse students while also fostering critical thinking, creativity, and fine motor skills. We will also explore techniques to make drawing accessible and engaging for all students by showcasing real-world examples from experienced educators. Leave this webinar with actionable insights to implement in your classroom to support student growth and success through observational drawing.

[August 6, 2025 | 7pm ET] Educators, as helping professionals, often encounter the psychological and physiological effects of burnout and other secondary stressors. We invite you to invest in your personal and professional self-care at this webinar! Join us as we examine artmaking as an explorative source for resilience and self-care. In this webinar, we will use a multimodal approach and engage with prompts designed for reflecting on lived experiences and addressing a myriad of associated challenges. We will also delve into the Japanese concept of ikigai; uncover new ways of determining self-purpose; and discuss how to integrate mindfulness into daily routines—all cultivating calm awareness and intentionality.

[September 10, 2025 | 7pm ET] In response to the U.S. Department of Education’s renewed commitment to arts education, this informative webinar will provide public school visual arts educators with strategies to unlock federal and state funding sources for enhancing their arts programs. Join us to explore how federal provisions under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), IDEA, and Perkins V can support well-rounded, equity-focused arts education in your school. Participants will learn how Title I, Title II, and Title IV funds can be allocated to strengthen arts programming, from integrating arts with core subjects to providing dedicated resources for English learners and students with disabilities. The webinar will also cover the new Assistance for Arts Education (AAE) discretionary grant program, which offers opportunities to fund professional development, instructional materials, and arts-based educational programming.

[October 22, 2025 | 7pm ET] We invite you to participate in a thoughtful webinar presented by members of the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission. This session will explore the importance of honoring Indigenous lands while illuminating the challenges faced by Native Americans throughout the country, and in particular Kentucky, which are often compounded by a lack of awareness and resources. Our presenters will share a concise overview of their regional Native history within the broader context of Indigenous histories across the United States. Together we will thoughtfully examine and deconstruct prevalent myths, stereotypes, and misconceptions that influence perceptions of Native peoples in North America. Additionally, we will discuss effective strategies for addressing these inaccuracies in educational settings, fostering a more informed and inclusive classroom environment.