Accommodations at Marriott Suites, University Lake
Newly opened in the summer of 2009
8 minutes walk to the UAA Arts Bldg
Suites sleep 2-3 comfortably
Special extended conference rate $89/night + tax   Valid 9/29-10/5
Includes a full hot breakfast & airport shuttle
Reservations “AAEA Conference” 1-877-729-0197

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After you submit your conference registration, please  sign up for seminars.

• Saturday Morning Seminars
• Saturday Afternoon Seminars
• Sunday Morning Seminars

Early Bird (The Rooster) – now until June 30th – $140.00 ***

Mid-Day Bird (The Bluebird) – after June 30th – August 31st – $160.00***

Evening Bird (The Night Owl) – From September 1 to October 1 – $175.00***

***Must have current NAEA membership.
Check with Sue Gilleland, membership chair (jsgilleland@gci.net)
$65.00 dues for your professional State and National Organization
***Non-Members will be charged an additional $50.00 fee***

First 70 member registrants will receive a hand made clay mug or tray as a conference gift.

List of Events

Friday –
Greet and Gather – Pick up Registration Packets at the Marriott Hotel  3 – 9 PM
First Friday Art Walk – Downtown Anchorage   5 – 7 PM
Carpooling and Shuttling from Marriott Hotel provided
Fire Pit Frenzy – Gather around the hotel patio fire pit in the shadow of the Chugach Range and University Lake for music, entertainment, and socializing.  7 – 10 PM
Midnight Madness – Activities and visiting for the night owls of the group  10 PM – ???

Saturday –
UAA Arts Bldg
Two sessions, 2 1/2 hour labs each, and an optional lunchtime lecture session
Banquet – UAA Student Union “Den”
5:30-6:30 – Social Hour
6:30-7:30 – Dinner (included with registration)
6:30-10:00 – Silent Auction
8:30-10:00 – Keynote Speaker, David Mollett followed by Gina Holloman

Sunday –
Membership Meeting at Marriott Suites Conference Room – 8:30 – 9:30 AM
Last Sessions at UAA Arts Bldg – 9:45 – 12:00 PM

List of Presenters:

David Mollett – UAF Professor of Art, Painting   *Keynote Speaker*
Mariano Gonzales – UAA Professor of Art, Technology
Gary Kaulitz – UAA Professor of Art, Printmaking
Hugh McPeck – UAA Professor of Art, Sculptor
Garry Mealor – UAA Assistant Professor of Art, Watercolor
Jeanne Ilgen – UAA Adjunct Professor of Art, Art Metals
Gina Holloman – Paper Clay/Raku Artist, Red Door Studio, Earth, Fire & Fiber  Winner, 2009
Wendy Smith-Wood – Shibori Artist, Earth, Fire & Fiber Winner, 2009
Alvin Amason – UAA Adjunct Professor, Painting
Gary Kaulitz – UAA Associate Professor of Art, Printmaking
Cynthia Kalfas-Cox – ASD Elementary Art Teacher, Drawing/Graphic Artist
Linda Myers – Manager and Instructor at Alaska Bead Company
Qian Scott – UAA Confucius Institute Instructor
Eleanor McMahon – ASD Elementary Art Teacher, Basketmaker and Painter
Jerelyn Miyashiro – Founder of Junk2Funk Eco Art Workshops
Charity Edwards – Manager and Instructor at Tandy Leather
Jo Ellen Vice – Precious Metal Clay Artist and Jeweler

Arts courses with Alaska Geographic are led by some of Alaska’s best artists and writers and are based from the Murie Science and Learning Center field camp in Denali National Park. The field camp is situated along the Teklanika River and makes an excellent launching point for our Denali explorations. Lodging, food, instruction, and in-park transportation are included in the $340 course fee. Class size is limited to ten. Optional professional development credit is available.

June 21-23 Knowledge Informs Art: Drawing Inspiration from Denali An endless source of inspiration, Denali has been the backdrop for thousands of artists in dozens of different media. Join Alaskan artist Karin Franzen for a creative closer look into Denali’s natural world. By developing a well rounded knowledge of our surroundings, we can enhance our observations and influence our artwork in a positive way. Using the simple tools of pencils, pens, and other drawing media, we’ll gather ideas and shorthand sketches to illustrate our own personal view of Denali. Karin Franzen is a full time artist well known for exquisite fiber art depicting the natural world. In 2009, Karin was selected as an artist-in-residence for Denali National Park.

July 9-11 Drawing Denali’s Wildlife
Drawing is a way to see the world and consider the many wonders surrounding us. It allows us to record our observations, capture a moment, or remember a feeling. In this course we’ll study the intricacies of the landscape in relation to the animals that live there and record our experiences on paper. If we’re lucky, we’ll witness how Denali’s wildlife moves about this landscape and how best to capture what is often a fleeting moment. Come draw Denali’s world with Todd Sherman, an accomplished professional artist for more than 30 years and Professor of Arts with the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

July 30 – August 1 Denali Field Journaling
In any season and any weather, a journal offers people the opportunity to slow down, observe, reflect, and renew their connection to the natural world. Join long-time Denali resident and writer Tom Walker for field-based journaling in one of the most pristine natural landscapes and ecosystems in the world. By focusing on being in the moment, we’ll concentrate on making detailed observations in the field and capturing these dramatic scenes as they happen. Tom Walker is the author of several books, including Denali Journal.

Alaska Geographic offers more than 25 field seminars & teacher trainings throughout the state. Visit www.alaskageographic.org to see the full catalog of offerings. Alaska Geographic members receive a 10% discount.

Ann Wilson Spring 2009

Former Alaska Art Education Association President Ann Wilson passed away June 9, 2009 after a long and courageous battle with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Many of you will remember Ann for her warmth, intelligence and humor during her years of membership and service to our association. Ann was a high school art teacher at Soldotna High School and practicing potter. If you wish to make a contribution to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in remembrance of Ann, link to the website below. Karen Stomberg, who served as President-Elect with Ann, is the author of this link.

Karen Stomberg’s Fundraising Page on the Leukemia and Lymphoma Team in Training site

Program Objectives for the NAEA Awards are described on the website as follow:

• To recognize excellence in the many outstanding individuals, state/province associations, and programs of NAEA.
• To focus professional attention on quality art education and exemplary art educators.
• To increase public awareness of the importance of quality art education.
• To set standards for quality art education and show how they can be achieved.
• To provide tangible recognition of achievement, earn respect of colleagues, and enhance professional opportunities for NAEA members.