Greetings!


Today is the last day to pre-register online for the 2021 FAEA Conference!

There are still spots available in many hands-on workshops, and repeat sessions of popular workshops have been added to the schedule!

The 2021 FAEA Annual Conference is almost here! FAEA is thrilled to be hosting the conference this year in person at the Caribe Royale Orlando on October 14-17! There will be over 150 sessions which include hands-on workshops, art forums, museum tours, and special events. FAEA is following health and safety protocols recommended by the CDC, as well as additional steps provided by the hotel, to make sure attendees will be healthy and safe during conference. Register today to attend conference and take advantage of the reduced prices online! Online pre-registration closes at midnight on Monday, October 4, 2021.

Voting is now open for the upcoming FAEA Board of Directors! The FAEA Board ensures the association is successful in providing members with programs and services that fulfill its mission of supporting high-quality art education for all students in the state of Florida. Members will be able to view full candidate profiles and cast their votes by logging in to their FAEA account. Voting closes at 2:30pm ET on October 15, 2021. Results of the election will be announced at the Second General Session during the FAEA Conference. More information can be found here.

Help support art education in Florida's schools by donating to FAEA! With your support, FAEA will continue to grow its programs for teachers and students, strengthen united advocacy efforts, and improve your professional development opportunities. Donate today and make a difference! In addition to donating via your FAEA account, we have added a new way to support FAEA: AmazonSmile. When you shop at https://smile.amazon.com/ch/51-0182663, Amazon donates a percentage of your eligible purchase price to FAEA, and there are no costs to the association! 
Postcard from the President
Being part of the FAEA community means that you are a strategic thinker with fine-tuned emotional intelligence, strong communication skills, and leadership savvy that propels your school to new levels of excellence in art education! Now is the time to reunite, reconnect, and recharge! Become part of the community of experts at the Annual FAEA Conference at the Caribe Royale Orlando.

Come to the conference to explore, share knowledge, and network with other art educators. Prepare to become a transformative member of the community, responding to and generating paradigmatic shifts in the visual arts and beyond. The conference experience will help you prepare students to access and unsettle centers of power in a radically changing world. That’s the power of Art Education!

Members of the FAEA Board of Directors have been managing the ever-evolving teaching environment, strategically planning to secure our financial operations, and expanding our professional development offerings to meet the needs of our membership. We strive to foster an inclusive and collegial community that builds on the diversity and strength of all members. As we strive to meet the needs of our members and achieve our association’s mission, we invite you to become part of the next Board of Directors through volunteering on committees. Let your voice be heard as we reunite, reconnect, and recharge!


Dr. Jackie Henson-Dacey
FAEA President
FAEA Conference
2021 FAEA Annual Conference
Reunite, Reconnect, and Recharge

FAEA is excited to host the 2021 FAEA Annual Conference in person at the beautiful Caribe Royale Orlando on October 14-17!

Pre-registration closes today, October 4, at 11:59 PM ET.

Click here to register for conference.

Visit the FAEA website to:
Conference Highlights:
  • Over 150 sessions, including hands-on workshops, art forums, product showcases, museum tours, and receptions.
  • Keynote Speaker - Hamilton Glass, an award-winning muralist and public artist.
  • Silent auction and raffle of high-valued items.
  • Exhibit hall with vendors from around the nation.
  • Artist Bazaar to sell and buy homemade arts and crafts.
  • Gala featuring a plated dinner, dancing, trivia, collaborative artmaking, and more.
  • Museum Tours at the Orlando Museum of Art and the Mennello Museum of American Art.
  • Member Virtual Exhibition Reception at CityArts in Downtown Orlando sponsored by Ringling College of Art & Design.
  • and much more!

View the Conference Pages on the FAEA website to learn more and register today!
IMMERSE 2021
FAEA Conference attendees receive complimentary access to IMMERSE 2021 in downtown Orlando on October 15!

Attendees are encouraged to come to the Member Virtual Exhibition Reception at CityArts Galleries at 7:00 PM before visiting IMMERSE.

Use Coupon Code FAEA2021 when purchasing an IMMERSE General Admission ticket!

Instructions to get the FREE ticket:
  1. Visit www.immersefest.com
  2. Click the "Get Tickets" button at the top of the page
  3. Choose the option that says "IMMERSE General Admission" and select quantity "1" from the dropdown
  4. Type FAEA2021 into the Coupon Code field and click the APPLY button
  5. Fill in Billing Info if purchasing additional tickets and hit SUBMIT
  6. You will receive an email with the ticket QR to scan at check-in when you arrive at IMMERSE

Learn more about IMMERSE 2021 by visiting www.immersefest.com.

Thank you to the Creative City Project for supporting FAEA and allowing conference attendees complimentary admission!
Thank you for your support of FAEA. Our members help FAEA fulfill its mission of advocating and supporting high-quality art education to all students in the state of Florida.


Sincerely,

Florida Art Education Association
402 Office Plaza
Tallahassee FL 32301
Ph: (850) 205-0068
Fax: (850) 942-1793