ArtEffect is a movement initiated by the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes. Through the Unsung Hero Project, students learn about individuals who had a significant impact on society, but haven't been acknowledged in history. Through art integration, students are able to explore the lives and contributions of these role models and bring their inspiring stories to light. Attendees will learn how to implement an ArtEffect unit in their classrooms and communities. Resources provided include lesson plans, group and individual activities for students, community outreach examples, and the Unsung Hero Directory.
is presentation is not about turning art class into a game; it is about asking what teachers can learn from game designers about structure, choice, challenge, and creative participation. The central idea is simple: curriculum is the game we design for learning. Using game design as a playful metaphor for curriculum planning, participants will examine how goals, rules, materials, constraints, feedback, and student choice can help learners explore, experiment, take risks, and make meaningful artistic decisions.
Get ready to celebrate the most wonderful, COLORFUL time of the year with fresh ideas and creative energy centered around this year’s YAM theme, “Your Community, Your Story.” Participants will enjoy a make-and-take lesson that’s designed to amplify student voice through meaningful connections. Discover fun, impactful ways to advocate for your art program while planning exciting, community-driven events that bring everyone together. Whether you're new to YAM or a seasoned pro, you’ll leave inspired and ready to create a vibrant, unforgettable celebration!
In this hands‑on workshop, participants will explore how Artsonia empowers students to make their mark through creative‑ish lessons, process‑focused documentation, and legacy‑building community projects. Attendees will engage in a guided Artsonia upload demo, design a mini lesson incorporating process documentation, and collaborate on a legacy‑project brainstorm. Participants should bring a mobile device or laptop; the presenter requires Wi‑Fi access, a projector, and one power outlet. No fees are required.
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Participants will explore how art, storytelling, and STEM intersect through the creation of illuminated paper circuit artwork using conductive tape and LED stickers from Chibitronics®. In this hands-on workshop, educators will design and build interactive artworks that literally “make their mark” by lighting up through simple circuitry concepts. Participants will learn foundational paper circuit techniques, experiment with creative design solutions, and leave with a completed light-up artwork and ideas for adapting the process across grade levels and content areas.
In my workshop, we will explore the ACEO (Artist Card, Editions, and Originals). While the artist trading card has been around for a while, the demand for human made, original artwork has risen in the face of AI and an increasingly digital world. Some artists are leaning into, and even making their entire livelihood of of ACEOs especially in a time of financial hardship. We will talk about the commonly accepted “rules” of ACEOs, how they are sold on the internet, talk about ways to implement this into an art class, and we will even make our own to trade with others at the end of the workshop.
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Move away from "perfect print" anxiety and explore the inherently experimental aspects of Gelli monoprints. Participants will produce 8 - 10 prints using a variety of techniques and then use some of those to create individual mixed media art as well as one collaborative work. I will to need tables to work on, outlets for hairdryers and water for cleanup. All materials will be provided.
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Explosion books combine paper engineering with creative storytelling, resulting in, interactive books that "explode" into a series of square and triangular pages, revealing hidden content when opened. The lesson teaches students how to create an "all about me" book utilizing a variety of media and techniques.
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Once you've done traditional block printing, what do you do with the blocks? We'll play with leftover blocks to create collages, bookmarks, monoprints and more. This is a great way to reuse materials and could even work well for fundraising!
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Discover the art of stained glass in this inspiring workshop! You’ll learn the tools, materials, and techniques essential for creating stunning displays. Together, we’ll collaborate on a meaningful project that will shine at the NAHS auction. This hands-on experience will empower you to embrace your creativity and become comfortable working with glass. All tools and materials will be provided, and there’s no fee to join.
Friday October 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am EDT Heathcote2 10th St, Augusta, GA 30901
Explore ideas and strategies for improving your program! Sometimes advocacy feels daunting, but you can build relationships and develop proposals to help you school program or any project you are working on. We will go over how to utilize recent laws and data dashboards to add validity to your ideas!
There’s no single “right” way to interpret an object. This session embraces creative-ish freedom through object-based learning strategies that encourage curiosity, open-ended inquiry, and multiple perspectives, helping educators create space for exploration, wonder, and student-driven meaning making.
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The written word sparks students’ imagination and encourages them to see the world through a creative lens. Join us for this workshop as we open the books of our Keynote, Peter H Reynolds, and explore the possibilities for creating an engaging creative experience for our students, both young and old.
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Join us for a hands-on introductory lesson for felting techniques. 2D and 3D variations with lesson options and material suggestions will be taught and 2 lesson samples will be made and available to take home.
Join Jeff Bostic and learn how your school can become an Artome Art Ambassador school. This is a community-focused program that places student artwork on public display in local businesses, medical facilities, and community centers.
How the Program Works Beyond the Hallway: The program moves student art out of school buildings and into local spaces where families and community members can enjoy it. No Upfront Cost: Participating in the program is currently free for schools. Fundraising Potential: It serves as a meaningful way to help raise funds for school art programs while giving young artists public recognition
A strong presentation for teachers on how to publish articles, student work, and lesson ideas should be practical, inspiring, and give them immediate next steps. I am an experienced educator with published work in SchoolArts Magazine; my perspective could make this especially powerful.
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Explore the rich connections between artistic and scientific thinking in this interactive session. Through open-ended artmaking and reflective discussion, participants will examine how choice-based classrooms can function as both studios and labs, spaces of observation, experimentation, and discovery. Leave with flexible ideas and strategies that bridge creative and critical inquiry.
In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore creativity, problem-solving, and artistic risk-taking through a simple yet engaging sketchbook activity called "Dot, Dot, Make A Lot." Using a paper filled with dots, participants will create original artwork by choosing to connect, transform, incorporate, or intentionally avoid the dots as part of their design. This open-ended activity encourages creative thinking, personal expression, and the discovery of how simple starting points can lead to limitless artistic possibilities.
Your first year of teaching can be eye-opening, challenging, and inspiring - all in one class period! This workshop explores what I learned during my first year of teaching, including teacher calm-down-corners, boundary setting, and classroom organization. Other new teachers are invited to come and share their own experiences as part of this workshop. This workshop is designed with Year 1-3 Teachers in mind, but all are welcome.
Mentoring Matters will share practical teaching strategies, professional wisdom, and lots of creative service learning lessons learned throughout a career! Designed for teachers at every stage, this session celebrates the power of mentorship, collaboration, and lifelong growth in art education. And we’ll make stuff too! Debi will be joined by Drew Brown and Kirby Meng for this great session.
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In this hands-on workshop, participants will design and build a roaring T Rex clothespin automata, combining art, engineering, and simple mechanical principles. Using a wooden clothespin, cardstock, craft materials, and basic linkages, participants will create a moving dinosaur whose mouth opens and closes when the clothespin is pressed. Throughout the activity, participants will explore how simple machines and mechanical motion can bring characters to life while developing creativity, problem-solving skills, and fine motor abilities. The workshop encourages experimentation with design, color, and movement, allowing each participant to personalize their T. rex while learning fundamental concepts of automata and kinetic art.
Students scroll past images, ads, memes, AI-generated content, and misinformation every day, but many are less prepared to question what they see than they realize. This presentation shares classroom-based research and practical artmaking prompts that help students slow down, analyze online media, and visualize their own relationships with smartphones, social media, manipulation, anxiety, and trust. Participants will leave with adaptable strategies for using visual analysis, discussion, reflection, and artmaking to make critical media literacy feel relevant in the art room.
Go beyond the classroom walls and discover how murals can transform school spaces into vibrant, student-centered learning environments. This session will share real-world experiences and practical strategies for creating impactful school murals, advocating for compensation for mural projects completed outside of contract time, and involving students in meaningful collaborative artwork. Learn how murals can strengthen school culture, celebrate community, and leave a lasting visual legacy that enriches the educational experience for all.
