Art education conferences 2003-2004

Arts & Activities, Sept, 2003

NATIONAL ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION. April 16-20; 2004; Adams Mark Hotel, Denver, Colo. Contact: NAEA, 1916 Association Dr., Reston, VA 20191; (703) 860-8000; www.naea-reston.org.

NEBRASKA. Oct. 7-8; Museum of Nebraska, University of Nebraska, Kearney. Contact: John Dinsmore, Art Department, Univ. of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NE 68849.

NEW JERSEY; Oct 1-3, Double Tree Hotel/ Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset. "Art Can Change the World." The impact of the arts on the world will be stressed. Speakers include Jane Golden (Philadelphia Muralist), and Sarah Tambucci and Judith Peck (50 years of sculpture); hands-on workshops; over 100 Presentations; strands focusing on: special needs/art therapy, computers, hands and minds, and more, Contact: Kim L. Defibaugh, Ed.D, 1759 New Hampshire Ave., Toms River, NJ 08755; (732) 505-5860, fax (732) 914-9706: e-mail: kdefibaugh@ trschools.com; www.aenj.org.

NEW YORK. Nov. 21-23, Hyatt Regency, Rochester, "Lasting Impressions" will be a conference to remember, Interesting speakers, fascinating and informative workshops, our Printaganza" vendors, old friends and new. Contact: Mitchell Visoky, 90 Bryan Ave. B2D, White Plains, NY 10506; (914) 948-9483, fax (914) 682-3087; e-mail: mitoky@aol.com; www.nysata.org.

OHIO. Nov. 6-8; Seagate Convention Center and Radisson, Toledo. "Destination Art" with storyteller and children's-book illustrator, Will Cay; John "Crash" Matos, pioneer of the Graffiti Art Movement: commercial exhibitors and over 130 professional-development opportunities. Contact: Joan Maxwell, 248 E. Wilgus Drive, Russells Point, OH 43348; phone/fax (937) 843-3389; e-mail: joanmaxwell@charter.net; www.oaea.org.

OVERSEAS. April 18-20, 2004; Museumquartier, Vienna, Austria. Contact: Barbara Osen, PSC 10, Box 1068, APO, AE 09142; phone 49-6302-984417; e-mail: brosen@bunt.com

SOUTH CAROLINA. Oct. 9-11; Charleston Riverview Hotel. Charleston. Contact: Stan Dubose, Fair Oak Elem. School, 1964 Oakway Road. Westminster, SC 29693; {864) 972-9371, fax (864) 972-5631; e-mail: sdubose@oconee.k12.sc.us.

TENNESSEE. (Joint conference with Alabama.) 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.com; or e-mail Betsy Logan: rbjlogan@earthlink.net; blogan@auburnschools.org.

TEXAS. Nov. 5-9; Fairmont Hotel Dallas. "The Persistence of Vision--Art Education in the 21st Century." Contact: Judy Shimp, TAEA, 13140 Coit Rd., LB 120, Ste. 320, Dallas, TX 75240; (972) 233-9107 ext. 201, fax (927) 490-4219; e-mail: Judy@Dondillon.com.

UTAH. Feb. 21-22, 2004; Pine View High School, St. George. Contact: Zan Burningham, 1675 N. 1560 E., North Logan, UT 84341; (435) 563-6273, fax (435) 563-9534; e-mail: zan.burningham@cache.k12.ut.us.

VIRGINIA. Nov. 6-8; Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel and Waterfront Conference Center. Contact: Anne Wolcott; e-mail: awolcott@ vbcps.k12.va.us; Betty Tisinger; e-mail: tisinger@aol.com; www.VAEA.org.