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Thank You for an Amazing 2025 Conference!

See you next year Oct 22-24, 2026 back at the Schaumburg Renaissance!

Introducing IAEA Art Club 2026!

5 Dates of Creative Curiosity!

A 2-hour hands-on workshop for Illinois art teachers focused on creative exploration, reflection, and community-building. Participants engage in adaptable mixed-media processes that model inquiry-based, student-centered learning. Aligned with ISBE standards, the session supports diverse learners, strong pedagogy, positive learning environments, collaboration, and professional growth.
Welcome and overview, technique demo, hands-on art-making, reflective prompts, and collaborative
sharing. A structured 2-hour flow supporting creativity, curiosity, and professional connection.

Sign-up for any of the 5 monthly club meetings this spring! 

2 PD hours available per event.

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"Our students NEED the arts in their lives to not only survive the ways in which many of their lives have been upended, but to thrive."

- Illinois State Board of Education Priority Learning Standards 2020-21

2025-2026 Student Art Show Winners

Congratulations to all the students who participated in this year's contest.

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