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MAEA Art Conference 2008
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts and Wiley H. Bates Middle School
Annapolis, Maryland
October 17, 2008

REGISTRATION:  8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST and VENDOR EXHIBITS OPEN AT 8:00 a.m.
Special welcome for first time attendees and new teachers: 8:15 - 8:45 a.m.

Welcome and Special Awards:   9:00 - 9:15 a.m.
MAEA County Awards:   
9:15 - 10:00 a.m.

 Session A
10:20  – 11:20

Lunch
11:30 – 12:15

Keynote
12:30-1:30
Extended Session D 1:40 - 3:40 listed below

Other Events 

Session B
1:40 – 2:40
Session C
2:45 – 3:45

Rousseau’s Jewel-Colored Jungle - Riselle Abrams Elementary

 

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Abstract Landscape from Realism - Stephanie Bylkas Middle, Secondary

Teaching Art to Special Needs Students - Elizabeth Stuart and Katie Ablard   Elementary

Detailed Session Descriptions

Art –To-Go: A Monthly Email Gift from the BMA - Dr. Linda Andre    All Levels

Exploring Contemporary Art 2000 and Beyond - Kathleen Thurlow    Elementary

Advocacy with AEMS - John Ceschini     All Levels

Continental Breakfast
8:00 – 10:00
Auditorium Lobby

Beyond Diego and Frida: Contemporary Themes in Mexican Art - Jaye Ayres and Gino Molfino   Secondary

Online Portfolios: Visual Art for the Millennial Generation - Greg English and Evan LaLonde Secondary, Higher Ed  

“I Got Your Back”: A Study  of Teaching Connections Engaging Alternative Learners - Melissa Sugar   Elementary, Middle, Spec Ed

Vendors’ Exhibit
8:00 – 5:00

Assessing Art: Designing Rubrics - Genevieve Bisby  All Levels

What Happened to Authenticity? Assessing for What Matters - Dr. Mary Hafeli
 All Levels

National Art Education Foundation (NAEF) Grants for Art  Educators -James Tucker All Levels

Craft Market
8:00 – 5:00

Fun and Games: Learning through Music, Singing, Playing and Dancing in the Art Classroom - Raven Bishop Elementary

Documenting Student Learning with a Lesson of Wrought-Iron Relief - Jill Henderson  Elementary

The HUNDRED DOLLAR BILL PROJECT/ MORE THAN MONEY - Amanda Wiles   All Levels

Closing Remarks
Door Prizes

3:45 – 4:45
Atrium

Historian/ Critic/ Artist/ Auctioneer/ Promoter - Charlotte Brooks    Middle, Secondary, Higher Ed

What’s Inside? - Camille Knight and Veronica Nowinsky  Secondary

Lessons Learned/Urban Partnerships/Service Learning - Kay Broadwater   All Levels

Visual Art & Poetry: A Natural Connection - Virginia Bute Riley    Elementary

Integrating the Arts with Walters Art Museum - Amanda Kodeck   All Levels

Expressive World of Puppets - Shruti Tandon   Elementary

Student Exhibit Reception
5:00 – 6:00
Atrium

Cooperative Learning in the Art Room - Kathyrn Sowinski  Elementary

Quests and Journeys - Randall Mars    All Levels

Organizing Experience:
Metaphor and Meaning - Beth Thomas  Elementary
, Middle, Secondary
Student Award Presentation
5:30

Making Life Drawing Exciting for Level I students - Stacey Sass    Secondary

“Accelerating” the High School Sequence - Cheryl Milligan and Caryn Martin     Secondary

Unlocking the Mystery of Vermeer’s Lighting - Duane Sabiston  All Levels

Architectural Tour of Historic Annapolis    Middle, Secondary, Higher Ed

Surface Design for Fiber and Paper - Jane Stricker   All Levels

Empowering Leadership - Mark Coates, Linda Newton, Jaye Ayres  All Levels

Detailed Session Descriptions including materials
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Round Table Discussion Sessions/ Gallery Talk:
 All Levels

Paint Annapolis Plein Aire Exhibit - Sharon Littig

AP Studio Portfolios: New Changes and Ideas for 2008-2009 - Diane Marigotta

Reflection as a Part of the Art Production Process - Beth Payne

Summer Teacher Institute: Professional Development for  Art Teachers at MICA - Donna Basik  All Levels

Community Classroom Traditions - Shannon Carey Elementary 

Session D (Extended Sessions)
1:40 – 3:45

Master Class with Painter and Sculptor Lillian Thomas Burwell - Genevieve Kaplan / Lillian Thomas Burwell   All Levels

Community Connections Quilt Workshop - Dr. Joan Gaither All Levels

Calder Animobiles - Davida Hall    Elementary

Painting: The Forest before the Trees - Matthew Klos  All Levels

Beauty and Function: Learning about Japanese culture through artistic production - Eden Reff-Presco   Secondary, Higher Ed

Adapting Age Appropriate Art Instruction for the Special Education Student - Leitha Stone Elementary, Middle, Secondary

Clay Whistles for All - Rebecca Tittermary  Elementary, Middle, Secondary

An Exploration of Form Through Compression Pottery or Sculpture - Alice Yutzy   All Levels

Textile Image Transfer Techniques - Victoria Weaver  All Levels

Printmaking in the Primary Grades - Virginia Bute Riley and Rachel Pratt   Elementary