NAEA Open Studio Conversation: Art Room Management 101

Includes a Live Web Event on 03/26/2026 at 7:00 PM (EDT)

NAEA Open Studio Conversation: Art Room Management 101
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 7pm ET
Cost: FREE!

Managing an art room presents distinct challenges, from organizing materials to maintaining a productive, creative environment. This online webinar supports art educators with practical strategies for managing the unique demands of the art room.   

Experienced educators will share classroom-tested tips for organizing materials, establishing routines, supporting student independence, and addressing common challenges. Designed for educators at any career stage, this conversation-centered session offers realistic ideas you can apply right away. 

Please note that participation in this live event or recording does not include NAEA professional learning credit. 

Katie Jarvis

Elementary Art Educator
Fairfax County Public Schools

Katie Jarvis is an elementary art educator with 24 years of teaching experience. She creates content for Managing the Mess, where she shares practical ideas for art room routines, studio procedures, and classroom management. She shares classroom-tested strategies and real-world examples with art teachers through YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, supporting educators around the world in organized and engaging art rooms. 

Jeff Broome

Professor of Art Education, Director of PhD Programming in Art Education
Florida State University

Jeff Broome is a professor and director of PhD programming for the Department of Art Education at Florida State University. He previously served as the Director of the Higher Education Division of both the National Art Education Association (NAEA) and the Florida Art Education Association (FAEA), and as co-chair of the 2019 and 2020 Art Education Research Institute Symposium. He was named the 2016 Higher Education Art Educator of the Year by FAEA, and the 2020 Southeastern Region Higher Education Art Educator of the Year by NAEA. Previously, Jeff worked for the University of North Texas, the University of Georgia, and as a public school art teacher, where he received a Teacher of the Year Award from Cypress Creek Elementary. He is the current President-Elect for FAEA. His forthcoming book, titled Managing an Art Classroom With Care: Stories From the Field, is set for release in 2026. 

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