Experience the world’s largest online conference for art educators.
Earn a Certificate of Completion Worth 15 PD Hours*
Get ahead with presentations covering emerging trends, topics, and technology.
World-renowned artists and authors have presented at NOW
The NOW Conference offers a unique blend of live artmaking, peer connections, and invaluable strategies art teachers can apply immediately in their classrooms.
Ron Clark
CJ Hendry
Romero Britto
Devon Rodriguez
Faith Ringgold
Art Ed NOW Summer 2025 Featured Presenter
Lisa Congdon
Lisa Congdon is an award-winning fine artist, illustrator, and author known for her colorful, graphic style exploring themes of joy, liberation, and belonging. A self-taught artist who found success after age 40, Lisa has exhibited internationally and authored 10 books including “Find your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic” and “Art Inc. – The Essential Guide to Building Your Career as an Artist.” Despite her untraditional path, Lisa has achieved recognition, not just as an artist, but as a leader in art education through her commitment to inclusion and mentoring.
In her presentation, “Color, Creation, and Joy,” Lisa will explore her vibrant artistic style, the vital role of creativity in our lives, and how making art connects us to joy.
Summer 2025 Conference Presentations
Joel Scholten
Objects in Motion
Lindsey Bailey
The Deconstruction Reconstruction Project
Beth Kathleen Hetland
Ideas for Teaching Gen Alpha
Chris Hodge
Slowing Down the Artmaking Process
Alicia Ferrell
Strategies for A Calm and Creative Classroom
Catie Nasser
Guiding Students Toward Risk-Taking
Wendy Kubiak
Creativity and Cardboard Architecture
Meera Ramanathan
Empowering Students Through Digital Art
Stan Dodson
Fostering Creativity and Engagement From Day One
Melinda Moen
How to Build Custom Sketchbooks with Your Students
Don Masse
Better Together: Ideas for Collaborative Projects
Yvonne Lopez Taylor
The Perfect Lesson to Start Your Year
Martha Anne Kuntz
Innovative Approaches to Art History
Juana Meneses
Bookmaking: Blending Craft and Creativity
Janell Matas
Slowing Down the Artmaking Process
Join Thousands of Art Teachers Online
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. CT: The Conference Kickoff
Kick off the NOW Conference with an evening of live artmaking, games, and giveaways!
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT: The Main Event
A full day of engaging learning from our keynote speaker and presenters.
24/7/365: The After Pass
Learn at your own pace, on your own time, with topics that are most relevant for you and your classroom.
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*The NOW Conference falls outside of the scope of the DEAC accreditation. Please check with your district to see how PD hours earned at NOW may work for you.