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
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
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
I’m looking forward to presenting to the Lakeshore Artist Guild at Silver Lake College. I will be presenting on Six Key Points to Effective Self-Promotion. There is a growing need to expose, educate, and engage artists into making their passion and talent sustainable. The reality is that self-employed artists and creative entrepreneurs need to be… Read More Professional development for artists workshop at Silver Lake College
This year NAEA hosted its 72nd art education convention in Boston, MA. The convention started on March 14th and ended on March 16th. 5,500+ art educators from across the globe were at the convention. This convention was intense with 1,000+ engaging and informative sessions, workshops, tours, events, exhibits designed by and for art educators, and… Read More National Art Education Association 2019 Convention Wrap Up
I am so excited to share with you my first book dedicated to the business side of art, “Professional Practices for Artists: An Essential Guide to Impacting your Art Career”. Over the past few months, I had the opportunity to work with Erika Block. Erika is a professional writer and designer working exclusively with the… Read More An Essential Guide to Impacting your Art Career by Frank Juarez
One of my professional goals this year has been to become a keynote speaker at an art education conference. This is one way I can give back to a profession that is dear to my heart. I have been given the opportunity to present to a group of art educators at the upcoming Illinois Art… Read More Announcement: Frank Juarez selected to be a keynote speaker at the Illinois Art Education Association Conference
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
I am so looking forward to be presenting on this topic for the Cedarburg Artists Guild in April.
FRANK JUÁREZ 