[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.

[August 21, 2025 | 7pm ET] Join us for this Open Studio Conversation focused on building a strong foundation for art instruction throughout the year. In this session, experienced art educators will share practical tools and strategies for curriculum planning—from mapping your scope and sequence, to aligning lessons with standards and setting up systems for reflection and assessment. Whether you're preparing for a new year or refining your current approach, you’ll gain ready-to-use ideas and resources to support your art curriculum planning process.

[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.

[September 18, 2025 | 7pm ET] Open Studio Conversation with NAEA's ED&I Commission

[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.