Washington Art Education Association

If you cannot join us on the Saturday Oct. 25th, Wacom is offering another Webinar adjacent to this one on Tuesday, Oct. 21st.
Digital Art Made Simple: Inspiring Creativity in the Classroom
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 3:30pm ET  [12:30 PM PST]

content.wacom.com/acton/media/...

Wacom and WAEA present...
Creative Tools in the Cloud: Free Digital Art Resources for Any Classroom Virtual Workshop
Saturday, Oct. 25th, 2025
10am–11:30pm PST

zoom link on WAEA.net
www.waea.net/virtual-work...

Up to 1.5 clock Hours for WAEA members

We are also seeking nominations for WAEA awards in the field of visual arts, media arts, and design educators.
www.waea.net/annual-waea-...
Nominate a colleague or yourself today!
Nominations are due Oct. 4th at 10am.

🎨✨ Spotlight on Art Educators! ✨🎨
The Washington Art Education Association is proud to celebrate amazing art educators throughout the year in our Spotlight series!
When selected, you’ll be contacted by WAEA Membership Chair Jessica Garrick for next steps.
🔗 Nominate here:
forms.gle/ttj69xMJVraK...

WAEA Meetings We invite you to come to a bi-monthly open membership meetings. This is a great way to become an active part of the Washington Art Education Association.

Our next Virtual Open Membership Meeting is on
Saturday, Sept. 13th, 2025
from 9am-11:30am PST

(coffee chat 11:30-12:00
if we get done with business).

We are hoping that many of you can attend.

Meeting Link found on our website:
www.waea.net/waea-meeting...

We are here for the ART!

WAEA Fall Conference Registration is NOW OPEN !

Check out the website for details!
www.waea.net/2025-fall-co...

*and yes, you may register for Ticketed Workshops prior to registering for the Conference.

You will see links to these ticketed workshops when you click Registration Open!

WAEA presents...
Crossing the Threshold: The Hero in YOU!
Virtual Workshop
Saturday, Sept. 20th, 2025
10am–11:30pm PST
FREE for everyone!
zoom link on www.waea.net/virtual-work...
Up to 1.5 clock Hours for WAEA members
An abbreviated Hero’s Journey using storytelling, reflection, and simple drawing.

Art of Belonging Conference Coming up soon!
August 14th - 15th in Yakima, WA.
Link to register.

www.pdenroller.org/ospi/catalog...

Art of Belonging is a free conference put on through the partnership between OSPI Arts Program, the Migrant Education Program, and the various Arts Education Programs.

ArtsEd WA is ecstatic to offer FREE CLOCK HOURS for this event, led by an incredible slate of professionals through the BRIC Foundation!

Monday, August 25th from 9AM - 5PM in Seattle. 

Must RSVP to receive clock hours: airtable.com/appl8hK3rSKc...

Call for Nominations for the WAEA Executive and Regional board members!
We are looking for nominations for:
coPresident-elect (1-year training/integration for 2-year coPresident position) and Treasurer (will train under Steve for one year).
Please send questions: coPresident1@waea.net

Attention Spokane: On August 3rd, Wacom is sponsoring a happy hour for anyone in the creative economy pipeline--including creative professionals!

We're excited to be part of supporting Washington's creative economy at this event. And grateful to Wacom for providing the beverages!

PLEASE take the time to nominate WA state art educators for 2025 WAEA Awards!
Each year WAEA looks to honor outstanding art educators and art supporters in our state.
www.waea.net/annual-waea-...
​
Nominations are due Oct. 4th at 10am.

Join us for the next exciting NAEA webinar!

We invite you to invest in your personal and professional self-care at this webinar!

Apply for Clock Hours from WAEA on Virtual Workshop page.
Register here.
learning.arteducators.org/products/sel...

Interested in learning about starting a NJAHS chapter? Free but registration required. Visit the a NAEA website for additional information.
 www.arteducators.org/event/nahs-i...

CALL for 2025 WAEA Fall Conference PRESENTATIONS!
Presenting at the Fall Conference is a great way to build your resume share your spark, be courageously creative, and be part of the WAEA Community. Yes, you CAN do this!
Fill out the Presenter Proposal Form TODAY!
forms.gle/DRVDJzwhGkYe...

Flyer for April 19 Virtual Workshop: Art as Meditation

WAEA April Virtual Workshop:
Art as Meditation
Saturday, April 19, 2025
10:00am-11:30am (PST)

Zoom Link on WAEA.NET Virtual Workshop event
www.waea.net/virtual-work...

WAEA members qualify for 1.5 clock hours

Check out, MindfulCreativeMuse.com, to see our presenters current workshop offerings.

Gov Ferguson proclaims March as Youth Art Month in Washington! Let's keep the Arts Alive for ALL!

2025 BRIC Foundation
Global Talent & Education Day

Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 | 9am–5pm PST Virtual

FREE for everyone! Open to all educators!

REGISTER HERE
www.2025bricsummit.com/join

Up to 8 clock Hours for WAEA members.
Join or renew WAEA membership on waea.net!

Our next Open Membership Meeting is on
Saturday, March 8th, 2025
This month is NOW IN PERSON!
IN SEATTLE
@
Seattle Asian Art Museum
from 3:30-4:30!

waorkshop flyer

Learn from educators about their strategies for student-centered classroom formative & summative assessments in all levels. Explore ways assessment works in choice-based settings & how to use rubrics to plan backward to help unpack lessons for success. ow.ly/b0pk50V7177
WAEA members get clock hours.

blus shirt with yam artwork

NOW OPEN!
WAEA SWAG STORE!
Check out our WAEA THREADLESS Storefront where you can now purchase WAEA Swag, Award-winning YAM Artist Designed Items, and eventually much, much more!
waea.threadless.com

Virtual Workshop flyer for March 15

Join the WAEa for
The Art of Geometry: Exploring Sacred Geometry with Austin Gregory Ohm
Saturday, March 15, 2025
10:00am-11:30am (PST)
Zoom Link on www.waea.net/virtual-work...