Frank Juárez On November 1st, I led a teacher recharge program through the lens of an art educator at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. It brought art educators from across Wisconsin to connect and engage in artmaking at this special creative development session. I was joined by JMKAC Education staff for my presentation, “Cultivating Space… Read More Cultivating Space for Emerging Artists
Written by Frank Juárez Recently, a former student reached out to me about seeking a videographer for a project. She stated that she moved back to Sheboygan after living in Los Angeles for the past decade. She missed being home. After our conversation, I began thinking about the idea of belonging, identity, and what it… Read More Why Wisconsin?
Frank Juárez On April 24th, Dane Arts hosted its 4th annual Business of Art Conference (BOAC) in Madison, Wisconsin, centered on the theme of Artists At Work. Over 200 attendees from across the state attended the 3-day conference. The business side of art is a major area in maintaining a creative practice. I realize that… Read More Dane Arts Business of Art Conference IV
Feature image: Guerrilla Girls. Photo: Frank Juárez. Frank Juárez The 2025 National Art Education Association Convention is in the books, March 20 – 22, 2025. If you are in an industry or field that has a conference or convention, I highly recommend attending. To be surrounded by professionals who understand the ebbs and flows and… Read More 2025 National Art Education Association Convention, Louisville, Kentucky
Frank Juárez The 2025 National Art Education Association Convention is right around the corner – March 20 – 22, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky. This convention brings art educators from across the U.S. and beyond for 3-days of professional development, networking, and camaraderie. Image: Presenting in New Orleans in 2015, thinking, “What did I get myself… Read More Presenting at the National Stage
Frank Juárez This past year I have been mentoring a couple of emerging artists. Topics ranging from social media presence to website design, the importance of networking to reassessing studio practices, critiques to entering juried exhibitions, and gallery representation to effective business of art practices. As I continue to get more involved in this mentorship,… Read More How to Work with Rejection
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information Frank Juárez, Publisher + Curator Shannon Kupfer, Executive Director + Curator artdosemagazine@gmail.com shannon@thelmaarts.org Fond du Lac, Wisconsin – Artdose Magazine is pleased to announce its 15th Anniversary Indiana Green 2024 Invitational featuring works by Hector Acuna, Pamela Anderson, Ann Baer, Brandon Bauer, Stephanie Barenz, Siara Berry, Lois Bielefeld, Kendra Bulgrin,… Read More Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts Hosts 15th Anniversary Indiana Green 2024 Invitational
The Baird Center hosted an exclusive unveiling for its employees, commissioned artists, and invited guests on May 4, 2024. The architectural design and the view of the city were breathtaking. The newly commissioned artwork expands between two buildings, North and South. Several large-scale works by Milwaukee artists, Reginald Baylor, David Najib Kasir, kathryn e, martin,… Read More Unveiling of the Baird Center Expansion and Commissioned Artworks
I am excited to announce that I accepted a new role with SchoolArts Magazine as their newest Editor-in-Chief. SchoolArts has been an integral part in my professional teaching career since 2015. It has provided me the space to grow as an art educator, writer, and provide a platform for our students and our art program… Read More Announcement The Mission Continues: A New Editor-in-Chief
The National Art Education Association (NAEA) hosted its annual art education convention, on April 4 – 6, 2024, in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. Over 3,200 art educators were in attendance from across the country. A third were first-time attendees. How cool is that? Last year I wrote about my experience when it was held in San… Read More Everything Happens at the NAEA Convention
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