Introducing SchoolArts Magazine 2016 Contributing Editors

I am happy to announce that I have joined SchoolArts Magazine as one of their contributing editors. SchoolArts is a national art education magazine committed to promoting excellence, advocacy, and professional support for educators in the visual arts. I was introduced to this magazine via social media and I liked what I was seeing and reading.… Read More Introducing SchoolArts Magazine 2016 Contributing Editors

Vermont College of Fine Arts – Montpelier, Vermont

For the past two weeks I spent my time in Montpelier at the Vermont College of Fine Art as faculty in the MAT/MA in Art & Design Education. I taught a MS/HS Visual Art Methodology course and worked with Year 2 graduate students in the MAT program. This was a wonderful experience to work with fabulous students and talented faculty.  Here are… Read More Vermont College of Fine Arts – Montpelier, Vermont

NAEA : Frank Juarez, 2016 Wisconsin Art Educator of the Year

On Friday, March 18th, I was amongst a great roster of dedicated art educators who were recognized during the 2016 Western Region Awards at the National Art Education Association Convention.  Founded in 1947, the National Art Education Association is the leading professional membership organization exclusively for visual arts educators. Shaping Human Potential: Members include elementary, middle, and… Read More NAEA : Frank Juarez, 2016 Wisconsin Art Educator of the Year

Professional Development for Students: Life after College, Alverno College

Today I presented on that last decade as an art educator, artist, and gallery owner to a fabulous group of Alverno art education, art therapy, and studio arts students. My presentation addressed the following: my experiences, personal projects, my inspiration, balancing everything that I do, advice to students after they graduate, and what employers look… Read More Professional Development for Students: Life after College, Alverno College