Announcement The Mission Continues: A New Editor-in-Chief

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

2024 National Art Education Association Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Over 4000+ art educators from across the country will be making their way to downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the 2024 NAEA Convention, April 4 – 6, 2024. They will attend for various reasons ranging from presenting to networking, meeting vendors to buying original art from fellow art educators, reconnecting to sharing best practices, and the… Read More 2024 National Art Education Association Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota

2024 Dane Arts Business of Art Conference 3

On Saturday, March 9th, I presented at the Dane Arts Business of Art Conference 3 in Madison, Wisconsin. My presentation title was “6 Key Strategies to Effective Self-Promotion.” In its third year this annual conference brought 200 attendees from Wisconsin and neighboring states to learn, network, and refuel their creative spirits and drive to further… Read More 2024 Dane Arts Business of Art Conference 3

Saturdays Are For Road Trips Photography Exhibition at St. Norbert College

Frank Juárez On October 19th, St. Norbert College’s Baer Gallery hosted the closing reception for “Saturdays Are For Road Trips” featuring new work by Frank Juárez and Pat Ryan. The cold and rainy evening brought a small yet engaging audience to the exhibition. Although there was not a formal artist talk, both photographers were approachable… Read More Saturdays Are For Road Trips Photography Exhibition at St. Norbert College

Frank Juárez Receives 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Accomplishment: Bachelor of Arts & Sciences

On May 17, 2023, I was awarded the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievement: Bachelor of Arts & Sciences. The award was presented by Dr. Kareem Muhammad, Dean of the Bachelor of Arts & Sciences. It is truly an honor to receive this award. I would like to thank Kim Frederking ’98 for the… Read More Frank Juárez Receives 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Accomplishment: Bachelor of Arts & Sciences

What Does An Art Education Convention Look Like?

Frank Juárez What does an art education convention look like will be answered differently by those that have attended one in the past or recently. For me, my participation started in the early 2000’s as an attendee. For many attendees, we listen to presenters from across the globe sharing best practices, strategies, projects, curriculum, etc… Read More What Does An Art Education Convention Look Like?

Frank Juarez Receives Carroll University 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievement: College of Arts and Sciences

I am honored to be the recipient of Carroll University 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievement: College of Arts and Sciences, to be amongst such a great roster of professionals and a part of Carroll’s history. This would not be possible without the nomination from fellow Carroll alumnus, Kim Frederking. Thank you, Kim! Carroll University… Read More Frank Juarez Receives Carroll University 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievement: College of Arts and Sciences