Greetings!

The 2017 Annual Conference is finally upon us! Join us in St. Petersburg on October 19th-22nd for the 65th Annual FAEA Professional Development Conference at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront . This year's conference is expected to be our biggest to date, and we are excited to share with you our amazing line up of presenters, workshops, exhibitors, and events.

Continue reading to find out more information about the upcoming conference.
Monthly News from the President's Palette
Happy October! There is so much to love about fall, even in Florida. The excitement of a new season brings an anticipation of cooler temperatures, all things pumpkin flavored, and of course the Florida Art Education Association Conference. We are thrilled to host our members at the 2017 FAEA Annual Conference , October 19-22, 2017 in St. Petersburg. 

The FAEA Professional Development Committee, chaired by President-Elect Lark Keeler, are working to ensure all the final details are in place. Register today for the 65th Annual Conference in St. Petersburg and celebrate "The Power of Art!" Pre-Registration closes this Sunday, October 8th ! While registering, be sure to purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win fabulous prizes! Grand Prizes include a Wyland Lithograph, Disney World passes, Sunset World Vacation Trip and much more! It's also not too late to purchase your Gala ticket. Join us as we close the conference out in super hero style Saturday night! 

If you register for a paid workshop, we will print your workshop numbers on your badge in lieu of separate tickets. This was a huge success last year and environmentally responsible. The Florida Art Education Association is now using badges made of recycled materials. Be on the lookout for recycled boxes for your badge holder at the conclusion of this year’s conference. Thank you for keeping our association eco-friendly.

If you miss pre-registration, you can still register onsite at conference. Registration will open at 8:00 am on Thursday, October 19th and we have numerous volunteers lined up so you can attend workshops when they start at 8:30 am. 

Check out our new website and save the mobile webpage faea.org as an icon on your phone for quick access and up-to-date schedules. The conference page has detailed information including the daily schedule to help you choose from a variety of workshops and see the latest updates. 

Be sure to vote ! Now is the time to elect the 2018-2019 Florida Art Education Association Board of Directors. Voting will close at 3:00pm on October 20th . The elected board will be announced at the second General Session of conference. 

Thank you to all the presenters, exhibitors, facilitators, volunteers, and everyone involved in the conference. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful, committed organization, and we appreciate everything you do for arts education in Florida. See you in St. Pete!
   

Nicole Crane
President
 FAEA Featured Events
2017 Annual Conference
Experience "The Power of Art" in the vibrant arts and culture city of St. Petersburg, Florida this October with other artists, educators, and professionals. 


We've got an exciting schedule filled with hands-on workshops, engaging keynote speakers, highlights from the recent K-12 Exhibition on display, awards ceremonies, and a gala that will bring out the super hero in you! View the full conference schedule on the FAEA website  and in the fall issue of Fresh Paint .
 

Conference will be held at the  Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront  on October 19-22 .


Take advantage of conference pre-registration prices by registering online by Sunday, October 8th.
Exciting Events at Conference!

Member Virtual Exhibition & Reception
Thursday, 8:00-9:00PM
St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts, Marly Room
Open Admission

Welcome Reception, sponsored by Ringling College of Art + Design
Friday, 7:00-9:00PM
Salvador Dali Museum
Open Admission

TouchStone Lite: Open Studio
Friday, 9:00PM
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, Ballroom Lobby
Open Admission

Artist Bazaar
Friday, 9:30-11:00PM
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, Ballroom Lobby
Open Admission

Awards Breakfast
Saturday, 7:30-8:30AM
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, Harborview/Sky/Pier Rooms
Ticket Required

District Assemblies Reception
Saturday, 6:00-7:00PM
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, Ballroom Lobby
Open Admission

Gala: "What's Your Superpower?"
Saturday, 7:00-11:00PM
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, Grand Bay Ballroom
Ticket Required
Commercial Exhibit Hall
Support our vendors by visiting the Commercial Exhibit Hall during conference! This year's exhibitors are showcasing high-quality products, services, programs, and resources for conference attendees.


Friday's Hours:
8:30AM - 1:30PM
&
2:15 - 4:30PM

Saturday's Hours:
8:30AM - 1:30PM


Location:
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, Grand Bay Ballroom
Keynote Speaker:
Michelle "Livey" Livek, PhD
Michelle "Livey" Livek will discuss her recent TouchStone project and her identity as a social practice influence. Her research focuses on how the stress of policies in art education affects teachers. Hear about her response to the need for leadership and resources to alleviate this stress on teachers.

Keynote Speech:
Opening General Session
Thursday, 4:00-5:30PM
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
Ballrooms 1-3

Workshops:
TouchStone Lite: Open Studio
Friday, 9:00PM
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
Ballroom Lobby
Open Admission

TouchStones: Social Practice
Saturday, 10:00-12:00PM
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
Training Center 2
Ticket Required
Keynote Speaker:
Duncan McClellan
Hear from Duncan McClellan, a world famous glass artisan, discuss his glassmaking techniques, artistic styles, and community involvement programs.

Keynote Speech:
Second General Session
Friday, 5:00-6:15PM
Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
Ballrooms 1-3

Workshop:
Friday, 8:15-10:15AM
St. Pete Hot Glass Workshop
Thank you for your membership and your continued support of FAEA. We hope to see you at conference! 
Sincerely,

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