Featured Presenter: Ekow Nimako

Join Ekow Nimako as he shares a look at his studio and the stories behind his incredible LEGO® creations.

Featured Presenter: Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen

Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen will join the NOW Conference for a live presentation and discussion about showing students how to follow their passions and strengths, and why we need to rethink what it means to be smart.

Conference-Schedule

The Summer 2022 NOW Conference Schedule

Whether you join NOW live at the Conference Kickoff and the Main Event, or watch on-demand in the After Pass, you’ll walk away buzzing with ideas and inspiration for the art room.

View the Summer 2022 NOW Conference Schedule

Join Thousands of Art Teachers from Around the World at the Virtual NOW Conference!

Connect with thousands of art educators from around the world in a multi-day event full of artmaking, creativity, and discovery—all without leaving your home. Access all presentations and download resources on-demand for a full year following the conference to immediately implement in the art room.

Meet-Your-Hosts

Meet Your Hosts

The NOW Conference will be hosted by Art Ed Radio Host Tim Bogatz & Director of K-12 PD Amanda Heyn.

Conference Kick-Off

Wednesday, July 27
7PM – 9PM Central Time

Kick off the NOW Conference with Tim and Amanda for an evening of camaraderie. Join us for live artmaking, games, prizes, and giveaways!

The Main Event

Thursday, July 28
10AM – 3PM Central Time

A full day of fast-paced learning from our live presenters and keynote speakers. Connect with attendees around the world via live chat and across social media. Don’t forget about the numerous giveaways from AOEU and our incredible conference sponsors.

The After Pass

Available on Friday, July 28

Expand your learning with additional hours of presentations following the Main Event. Dive into the After Pass and learn at your own pace, on your own time, with topics that are most relevant for you and your classroom. Access the After Pass for a full year following the conference.

Why-You-Should-Attend

Why every art teacher should attend:

Multi-day event with highly engaging, TED Talk-style presentations and art-making activities that you can immediately implement in the art room.
Connect with over 2,000 art teachers from around the world!
Over 30 highly practical and relevant art ed presentations, handpicked and expertly curated by AOEU.
On-demand access to all presentations, downloads, and resources for a full year after the live conference with the After Pass.

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Earn PD with Your Art Team

Many districts purchase the NOW Conference for their art teachers to receive quality PD together. NOW incorporates artmaking activities and discussions that you and your art team can immediately implement in your art rooms. Don’t pay out of pocket and learn more about special team pricing for your district.

I WANT TO ATTEND WITH MY TEAM

Attend and Earn 15 PD Hours!

You’ll receive a signed certificate of participation documenting 15 hours of professional development. Check with your school to ensure your hours will count toward professional development.

Swag Box (Sold Out)

Receive a box in the mail* bursting with awesome art products, free samples, and test materials to try in your art room! Swag boxes are sold out for the Summer 2022 NOW Conference.
*Shipping limited to continental U.S. addresses only.

Busy on the Day of the Conference?

The Conference After Pass is free with your registration! You get on-demand access 24/7/365. Every presentation, handout, and download is available for a full year after the event has concluded!

You Deserve This

Your career is worth it, your students are worth it, and you are worth it! This is the super-affordable professional learning experience every art teacher deserves. Best of all, if for any reason you don’t enjoy or get value out of the conference, we’ll refund 100% of your purchase, no questions asked.

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Swag Box FAQ

Swag boxes for the Summer 2022 NOW Conference are sold out.

What is the swag box?

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The conference swag box is filled with incredible art products and materials to try at home and during conference presentations. Swag boxes are first come, first serve!

What's in the swag box?

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Every swag box is different for each conference. Past conferences have featured art supplies from Blick, Chartpack, Canary, SketchforSchools, Art to Remember, American Paper Optics, and The Pencil Grip.

This sounds awesome! But how do I get one?

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Be one of the first 1,500 registrants for the conference! Swag boxes are not guaranteed and are claimed quickly, so make sure you register as soon as possible to secure your swag.

We can only ship swag boxes to continental U.S. addresses at this time.

I'm registered for the upcoming conference! How do I know if I will get a swag box?

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Once you register for the conference, check your email for your registration confirmation. You will find out if you secured your swag box in that email!

Make sure your address is updated in your AOEU account, so we know where to send your box. If you don’t have a mailing address, then we can’t send you your box! Check out this helpful article to update and check your mailing address.

What else do I need to do?

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Make sure you are subscribed and opt-in to receive emails for the NOW Conference. Email is the best way to hear about the status of the swag boxes. We also send conference updates about the presenters and how to access the live conference through email! Check out this helpful article to make sure you are subscribed to NOW Conference updates.

NOW Conference Sponsors

The NOW Conference is sponsored by some truly amazing art ed companies. Companies that care about helping art teachers and their students get the best results possible.