
NOW Conference
Winter 2024 | February 2–4, 2024
Winter 2024 | February 2–4, 2024
Connect with art educators from around the world in a virtual multi-day event full of artmaking, creativity, and community. All presentations and resources will be available on-demand for a full year following the conference as part of the NOW After Pass.
Friday, February 2
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. CT
Kick off the NOW Conference with Tim and Amanda for an evening of live artmaking, games, prizes, and giveaways!
Saturday, February 3
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT
A full day of learning from our live presenters and keynote speakers. Plus, giveaways from AOEU and our conference sponsors.
Sunday, February 4
Available 24/7/365
Dive into content and learn at your own pace, on your own time. Access the After Pass for a full year following the conference.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Central Time
Note: Presentations and times are subject to change
Marina Alfera — Lines and Shapes of Unity
Andrea Slusarski — The Psychology of Creativity
Francisco Matas — Scaffolding Critiques
Kristina Brown — The Importance of Creativity and Exploration
Paula Liz — Creative Changemakers
Lindsey Moss — How to Be Your Best Art Teacher Self
Art Teacher Roundtable — Real Talk About Classroom Management
Kandice Stewart — Co-Curricular Planning with Students
Chris Sykora — Expressive Mark-Making
Devon Rodriguez — Spreading Positivity Through Portraiture
Meera Ramanathan — Collaborative Artwork and Community Support
LaTonya Hicks — Experimentation and the Artmaking Process
Laura Irmis — A Simple Ceramics Lesson for Every Level
Dr. Andrea McDonough — Strategies for Successful Assessments
Jen Leban — Creativity Challenges Using Technology
Attend the NOW Conference! Individual registrants can pay via credit card directly in the cart.
Districts can register for NOW on an enterprise level. NOW provides quality PD for visual arts teams to enjoy together.
Pay with a Purchase Order by emailing a copy, along with the names and email addresses of the participants, to help@theartofeducation.edu. We’ll take it from there!
Be one of the first 1,500 registrants to receive a NOW Conference Swag Box! Swag boxes are mailed* directly to your doorstep and are filled with art materials, products, and samples from our incredible sponsors. Utilize the swag box during live artmaking activities and test out materials you could use in your classroom. Swag boxes are limited, so register ASAP to secure yours.
*Shipping is limited to continental U.S. addresses.
The NOW Conference is sponsored by truly amazing art education companies that care about helping art teachers and their students get the best results possible.