Save the date!
2026 IAEA Statewide Conference October 22nd-24th Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
2026 Conference Proposal Deadline: Sunday, May 31st!
Whether you are returning as a presenter or considering it for the first time, we encourage you to share your ideas, research, and creative practice with colleagues from across the state and beyond.
Lead learning. Inspire creativity. Strengthen our arts education community.
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.
Webinars & Virtual Learning
"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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Get access to free professional development events, member discounts for our annual conference, updates about regional events, lesson plan ideas, access to our job board and networking opportunities all year long!
