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Illinois Art Education Association
IAEA - Established in 1931 • Founded in 1935 • Ratified in 1948
78th Annual Conference at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center.
Illinois Art Education Association
IAEA - Established in 1931 • Founded in 1935 • Ratified in 1948
78th Annual Conference at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center.
October 22nd, 23rd, and 24th
Immerse yourself in two full days of inspiring presentations, hands-on workshops, and meaningful professional connection.
Join colleagues from across the region to hear from distinguished featured speakers and explore more than 60 sessions led by passionate educators, artists, and arts professionals from Illinois and beyond.
Register for Workshops and Conference Preview - Coming August 1st
October 22nd, 23rd, and 24th
Immerse yourself in two full days of inspiring presentations, hands-on workshops, and meaningful professional connection.
Join colleagues from across the region to hear from distinguished featured speakers and explore more than 60 sessions led by passionate educators, artists, and arts professionals from Illinois and beyond.
Register for Workshops and Conference Preview - Coming August 1st
Thursday, October 22nd
- 4:00-6:30p Registration opens. Registration reopens on Friday at 7:30a
- 7:00-9:00p Early Bird Reception.
Friday, October 23rd
- 7:30a Registration Opens
- 8:00-9:00a Exhibitor Power Hour
- 9:10-10:00a Featured Speaker
- 10:10-12:00p Workshops and Sessions
[12:00-1:00p Lunch Break]
- 1:10-2:00p Featured Speaker
- 2:10-5:00p Workshops and Sessions
- 4:00-8:00p Artisan Market
- 5:00-8:00p Awards Reception and Celebration
- 6:00-7:30p Awards Ceremony, Grant Awards, and Member Show Streaming
Saturday, October 24
- 7:30a Registration Opens
- 8:00-9:00a Exhibitor Power Hour
- 9:10-10:00a Featured Speaker
- 10:10-12:00p Workshops and Sessions
[12:00-1:00p Lunch Break]
- 1:00-3:00p Student Art Show Award Ceremony / 2026 Award Winners
- 1:10-4:00p Workshops and Sessions
- 5:00-7:00p Board Meeting
Disclaimer:
The conference schedule is subject to change between the opening of registration and the conclusion of the event. While every effort is made to keep information accurate and up to date, adjustments to sessions, presenters, times, or other details may occur. This document will be updated as needed.
Last updated: March 23, 2026
Included with Conference Registration
Included with Conference Registration
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Reserve your room at the luxurious Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel.
The IAEA conference rate: $194.00 per night - Reservation deadline: Thursday, October 1st
15% off promo code attached with your proposal submission confirmation.
Thanks to our 2025 Platinum, Gold, and Silver sponsors.
2026 sponsors will be coming soon.
Thanks to our 2025 Platinum, Gold, and Silver sponsors.
2026 sponsors will be coming soon.
Platinum Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Special Thanks to the Grand Prize Raffle Donors:
L&L Kilns
Pottery Lane Grand Rapids
Dynamism
Thanks to our 2025 Exhibitors.
2026 Exhibitors will be coming soon.
Thanks to our 2025 Exhibitors.
2026 Exhibitors will be coming soon.
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IAEA Leadership
● President: Kerry Parrish - ilaeapresident@ilaea.org
● President-Elect / IAEA Awards: Eryn Blaser - presidentelect@ilaea.org
● Vice President: Josh Shearer - vicepresident@ilaea.org
● Past-President: Karen Popovich - pastpresident@ilaea.org
● Secretary: Julie Gervais - secretary@ilaea.org
Conference Committee
● Lead Coordinator: Sherri Kushner - conference@ilaea.org
● Lead Coordinator / App Manager / Preview Graphics: Sarah Felgenhauer - conference@ilaea.org
● Co-Coordinator / Youth Art Month / IAEA Graphics: Ailysh Cooper - conference@ilaea.org / youthart@ilaea.org / graphics@ilaea.org
● Co-Coordinator: Ellie Henderson - conference@ilaea.org
● Conference Finance Coordinator / Business Manager / Treasurer: Joanna Angelopoulos - businessmanager@ilaea.org
● Conference Registration & Payments Coordinator / Grants / Equity and Inclusion: Nick Hostert - grants@ilaea.org / edi@ilaea.org
● Exhibitions / Member Show: Stacy Gross - exhibitions@ilaea.org
● Exhibitors / Vendors: Jilian Reints - vendors@ilaea.org
● Professional Development / ISBE Representative: Joan Mills - prodev@ilaea.org
● Proposals / Preview Website & Design: Tim Jones - proposals@ilaea.org
● Registration / Membership: Jen Fitzpatrick - membership@ilaea.org / registrar@ilaea.org
● Student Show: Susan Tiemstra - studentshow@ilaea.org
● Website Manager: Luke Jenner - website@ilaea.org
Program & Initiative Directors
● Advocacy Advisor: Michael Skura / Laura Frazier- advocacy@ilaea.org
● Artist's Connections: Moses Irizarry - artists@ilaea.org
● Collaborating for Excellence (CFE): Chris Grodoski - cfe@ilaea.org
● CPS Liaison: Katrina Barge - cps@ilaea.org
● DART / Digital Arts: Dina Sampras - digitalarts@ilaea.org
● Interest Groups: Theresa Fontana - interestgroups@ilaea.org
● Mosaic Editor: Kathleen Tieri Ton - Mosaic@ilaea.org
● Museum: Sara Phalen - museums@ilaea.org
● NAHS / NJAHS: Grahame Wilkin - nahs@ilaea.org
● Preservice / Student Advisor: GillianTeichman-preservice@ilaea.org
● Publications: Danielle Sheppard - publications@ilaea.org
● Retired Art Educators: Anne Becker - IRAE@ilaea.org
● Schools of Distinction: Patricia Farrell-Levange - schoolsofdistinction@ilaea.org
● Special Needs Liaison: Vanessa Hardy - specialneeds@ilaea.org
● Webinars: Britney Thomas - webinar@ilaea.org
Regional Representatives
● Central: Melissa Farley - centralvp@ilaea.org
● Northeast: Erin Lynch - northeastvp@ilaea.org
● Northwest: EIrene Thraen-Borowski - northwestvp@ilaea.org
● South: Jody Paulson - southernvp@ilaea.org
Grade Level Coordinators
● Elementary / Middle: Theresa Fontana - el@ilaea.org
● High School / Secondary: Aaron Cummins - hs@ilaea.org
● College / Preservice / Graduate: gillianteichman-preservice@ilaea.org
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