Keynote Speakers
Nils Heymann Quesada (He, Him) is a native of El Salvador and a world citizen (has lived in seven countries and traveled to 50+ countries). His three degrees in art and education are from Minnesota institutions. He spent most of his 20's as a Mendicant Buddhist Monk in the Forest Thai tradition. He currently serves as the Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator and Art teacher at June Jordan's School for Equity, a social justice urban High School in San Francisco. He is co-leader of the San Francisco BIPOC Insight meditation Sangha (community). He has practiced mindfulness/ meditation/prayer for over 35 years.
Daniel Bryant is an Art Teacher with the Dorchester County School District 2 at Oakbrook Elementary School. Bryant was born and raised in Summerville, South Carolina, graduating from Stratford Highschool and going on to receive his undergraduate degree in Youth Ministry from Charleston Southern University where he also minored in Art. He later attended College of Charleston majoring in Studio Art, where he received Departmental Honors in recognition of his distinguished performance in the field.
Creating a copious array of art animation projects in his spare time, Bryant came up with the idea of the mini series, “The Boys of Valor”, as well as “Karate Dawgs” that dealt with children’s self esteem.
Bryant’s love for children is also evident in his after school mentoring program where he sacrifices his personal time after work to mentor at risk boys in the areas of science, technology, and sports. He instills in them character and integrity, as well as the value of respecting themselves and others.
Creating a copious array of art animation projects in his spare time, Bryant came up with the idea of the mini series, “The Boys of Valor”, as well as “Karate Dawgs” that dealt with children’s self esteem.
Bryant’s love for children is also evident in his after school mentoring program where he sacrifices his personal time after work to mentor at risk boys in the areas of science, technology, and sports. He instills in them character and integrity, as well as the value of respecting themselves and others.
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Conference Highlights
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2021 WAEA Awards
Join us to celebrate and honor our 2021 Wisconsin Art Education Association Award recipients and fellow inductees!
The Hotel Mead Grand Ballroom Thursday October 21st Hors d'oeuvres - 4:00 pm Awards - 4:30 pm Wrap Up Party
& Raffle Raffle tickets will be available to purchase throughout the conference: $1 each | $5 for 7 OR Wingspan for $20. All proceeds go towards WAEA sponsored events such as Youth Art Month, Visual Arts Classic and Visioneer Design Challenge. Raffle drawing will be on Friday October 22nd at 2:00 pm in the Fieldhouse. *You must be present to win! Prizes and baskets donated by the WAEA Board Members & Vendors.
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Makers Market
Are you a maker? Do you have an Etsy shop or just like to create and sell your work? Please join us for our 4th annual Makers Market. (More info under the vendor tab)
The Hotel Mead Atrium Thursday October 21st 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Registration for the Makers Market ends on Friday, October 1, 2021. Once registration is closed, you will receive event details including time and location for set up. Please contact Kathryn Rulien-Bareis at [email protected] with any questions. Table space is FREE to members as a members’ benefit. Non-members will need to pay $10. Sign up here: Membership Show
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Frank Korb Annual Fun Run / Walk
Are you up for an early morning session? Lace up those running or walking shoes, grab a sweatshirt and hat, and get out to meet with the early risers. What better way to start your day than meeting up with other art teachers, makers, and advocates than an early morning outing? T-Shirt will be given to ALL participants.
Virtual After-Pass
For the first time we are offering both in-person and virtual conference options. All in-person pricing includes access to our virtual after-pass. Through the virtual after-pass you will have access to ALL sessions from the conference in video format.
If you do not plan on attending in-person you may purchase the Virtual After-Pass Only option and you will still have access to all conference sessions digitally. The password to the video section of the website will be shared with all participants Saturday, October 23. |
