Art education conferences 2003-2004

Arts & Activities, Sept, 2003

Following is a listing of conferences being held in the coming year by art education associations and others throughout the country. For more information or to register, please contact the individuals whose names, addresses, phone/fax numbers, or e-mail/Web site addresses are provided at the end of each listing.

ALABAMA. (Joint conference with Tennessee.) Nov. 13-15; Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, Gatlinburg. Contact: Russell Bennett, 4 York Circle, Johnson City, TN 37601; (423) 926-4837, fax (423) 378-2470; e-mail: theartcoach@ yahoo.cam; or Betsy Logan: rbjlogan@ earthlink.net; blogan@auburnschools.org.

ALASKA. Oct. 3-5; Fairbanks. "No Art Left Behind." Strong teacher-as-artist theme. Renowned artist Judy Pfaff will be guest speaker/presenter. Contact: Phil Carrico, 1924 Gilmore Trail, Fairbanks, AK 99712," (907) 457-6373, fax (907) 451-8834; e-mail: pcarrico@ northstar.k12.ak.us.

ARIZONA. Nov. 7-9; Sedona. "The Technology of Making Art: Paint to Pixels." Contact: Eduard Uzumeckis, Yavapai College, 4215 Arts village Drive, Sedona, AZ 86336; (928) 649-4272, fax (928) 204-2683; e-mail: Ed_Uzumeckis@yc.edu.

ARKANSAS. Nov. 6-7; Little Rock Hilton. "Improving Student Learning: Part Two. The Arts Make a Difference." Contact: Bonnie Black, 54 Maryton Park Cove, Little Rock, AR 72204; (501) 569-9512, fax (501) 569-8775," e-mail: bjblack@ualr.edu.

CALIFORNIA. Nov. 13-16; Doubletree San Jose. "The Spirit Sears." Contact: Larry Oviatt, 1500 E. Ocean Blvd., #519, Long Beach, CA 90802; phone/fax (888) 716-2232; www.caea-arteducation.org

COLORADO. Oct. 9-11; Beaver Run Resort/ Conference Center, Breckenridge. Contact: Susan Pinkney-Todd, 4438 Newton Street, Denver, CO 80211; (303) 480-1682, fax (303) 480-1682; e-mail: susan_pinkney-todd@dpsk.12.org.

CONNECTICUT. Nov. 2-3; Farmington Marriott, Farmington. Contact: Barbara Grasso, 20 Yarde Drive, Forestville, CT 06010-7830 (860) 589-0765, fax (860) 584-7902; e-mail: quinngrasso@aol.com.

DELAWARE. Oct. 10; Sheraton Dover Hotel. "Crafting New Connections." Sponsored by the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Division of the Arts, and the Delaware Alliance for Art in Education--will marry two arts conferences to enable arts educators to attend and participate as members of Delaware's art community. Contact: Debora Hansen, P.O. Box 1402, Dover, DE 19903; (302) 739-4885 ext. 3145, fax (302) 739-7645; e-mail: dhansen@doe.k12.de.us.

FLORIDA. Oct. 16-19; Hyatt Orlando, Kissimmee. Contact: Pearl Krepps, 952 Francis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33405; (561) 832-3162, e-mail: pearlkrepps@oal.com.

GEORGIA. Oct. 16-19; Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Athens. Contact: Terrylynne Marshall; www.geocities.com/ athens/sparta/6003/vendor-c.html; www.gaea.armstrong.edu (scroll down to "vendor contract information"); e-mail: gaeg_business@hotmail.com.

IDAHO. Oct. 2-3; Coeur d'Alene Inn/ Conference Center. Contact: Cindy Hoovel, P.O. Box 936, Parma, ID 83660; (208) 722-6429; e-mail: choovelsmyth@yahoo.com.

ILLINOIS: Oct. 30-Nov. 1; Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, Chicago. "issues and Connections." Educators will experience a series of "art and aesthetic experiences" that can be shared with everyone, and have an opportunity to make long range connections over the course of a year to further engage students with saturated and enriched activities with time. Contact: Judy Doebler, Northbrook School District #27 Shabonee School, 2929 Shabonee Trail, Northbrook, IL 60062; (847) 498-4970 x421; e-mail: doebler.j@Northbrook27.k12.it.us.

INDIANA. Nov. 7-8; Marten House Hotel & Conference Center, Indianapolis. "Cultural Visions." Friday Keynote Speaker: Duane Sabiston, Artist in Education. Saturday Keynote Speaker: Truman Lowe, Sculptor. Contact: Ana Maria Pichardo-Delk, 2124 W. Surrey Dr., Muncie, IN 47304; (765) 288-0027; e-mail: ampr8161@aol.com; www.aeai.org.

IOWA. Oct. 17-19; Sheraton Hotel, Iowa City. Contact: Lynda Black-Smith, Taylor Elementary, 720 7th SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404; (319) 365-3873; e-mail: lblack-s@cr.k12.ia.us.

MAINE, Sept. 19; Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle. Contact: Bonnie Clark, (207) 778-6637; e-mail: bclark@prexar.com.

MICHIGAN. Oct. 9-12; Kewadin Conference Center, Sault Ste. Marie. "Our Resources: People, Environment, Culture." Professional growth session, U.P.I.S.D., Tribal Membery Involvement, MAEA Member Presentations, Traditional French/English Country Dance Music/Dance Evening, Lake Superior State Univ. Hosting Friday Smorgasbord, Buffy St. Marie's Appearance and Saturday Highlight. Contact; Rich Guimond, Conference Co-Chair, 649 Bingham Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783-0246; (906)632-0781 (home), (906) 478-3471 ext. 242 (work), fax (906) 478-3912; e-mail: rguimond@cup.k12.mi.us.

MINNESOTA. Nov. 7-8; St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Contact: Jodi Munsterman, Triarco Arts & Crafts, 14650 28th Avenue North, Plymouth, MN 55447; (763) 559-5590 ext. 121, fax (765) 559-2215; e-mail: jodi@triarcoarts.com.

MISSOURI. Feb: 26-28, 2004; Millennium Hotel, Saint Louis. Cantact Marilynne Bradley; e-mail: MGBRAD@aol.com.