Open Studio Conversations

NAEA's monthly Open Studio Conversations highlight topics of interest for art educators to spark conversation around ideas in the field. Registration is FREE for all! Invite your colleagues to this monthly community gathering to exchange ideas.

To suggest a topic for an Open Studio Conversation, please contact Laura Grundler, Director of Learning and Program Development at Igrundler@arteducators.org.

 Stay tuned for upcoming Open Studios—they will be announced below.

 Please note that live and on demand Open Studio Conversations do not provide professional learning credit.

Upcoming Open Studio Conversations

NAEA Open Studio Conversation: ED&I Commission
[September 18, 2025 | 7pm ET] Open Studio Conversation with NAEA's ED&I Commission
NAEA Open Studio Conversation: Art Room 101 Series | Designing the Year: Tools for Art Curriculum Planning
[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.