Mark your calendar
July 12
A one-day creative recharge for art teachers.
Spend the day in creative community with fellow art educators as you identify real-world challenges and gain practical, high-impact strategies to thrive in your teaching practice. Through two dynamic sessions, you’ll reflect, reconnect, and walk away with tools to strengthen your curriculum, classroom culture, and confidence—all while honoring your unique voice as an artist and educator.
UWM’s School of Continuing Education is conveniently located in downtown Milwaukee.
Where to Park
The School of Continuing Education provides a parking discount for program participants in The Avenue parking structure, a secure facility located at 613 N Plankinton Avenue.
Street parking is also available.
Agenda
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9:00am-11:30am
Start the day with honest reflection and community dialogue around the unique challenges facing art educators—from time constraints and limited resources to emotional exhaustion and undervalued programs. Through guided journaling, peer discussions, and creative prompts, this session equips you to reframe setbacks and build resilience with clarity and purpose.
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11:30am-1:30pm
Enjoy lunch downtown during our 2 hour break or bring your own lunch and a lesson idea to share during an open-table networking session.
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1:30pm-4:00pm
In this energizing afternoon session, turn your insights into action. Explore three practical, high-impact strategies to amplify your teaching practice:
Walk away with a draft plan for a signature project or unit that aligns with your values and engages your learners in meaningful, lasting ways.
Why attend?
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Tackle Real Challenges with Real Solutions
Reflect on what’s holding you back and leave with actionable strategies you can implement right away.
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Fuel Your Creativity and Confidence
Hands-on experiences and idea-sharing that reconnect you with your passion for teaching and making.
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Walk Away with Ready-to-Use Resources
Get templates, prompts, and planning tools you can drop into your curriculum this fall.
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Grow Your Network
Meet, collaborate, and share lessons with like-minded art teachers in a supportive, inspiring environment.
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Earn 6 Documented PD Hours
You'll receive a certificate of participation and detailed agenda to use for license renewal or professional growth documentation—aligned with DPI requirements.
Discounts & Deals
Discounts & Deals
WAEA Members Save Big! Get 80% off your registration with your active membership.
Early Bird Special: Register before July 1st to receive 50% off regular pricing.