GAEA Conference Fall 2024: Full Schedule

2:30pm EDT

Visualizing Data

Thursday October 17, 2024 2:30pm - 3:50pm EDT

Using contemporary works of art as starting points, learn how you and your students can visualize data using a variety of sculpture materials, including basket reed, yarn, paper and wire. Participants will create small assemblage sculptures using a variety of media after learning strategies for visualizing data in creative ways.

Speakers

Lauren Phillips

art teacher, GSMST

Thursday October 17, 2024 2:30pm - 3:50pm EDT
Blue Classroom (High Museum) 1280 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30309

Elementary, Sculpture | Middle, Sculpture | Pre-Service, Sculpture | Museum, Sculpture

4:30pm EDT

Let's Dress Up- Cosplay for All

Thursday October 17, 2024 4:30pm - 5:50pm EDT

Café Side Room (High Museum)

For over 30 years, Cosplay has been an avenue of connection and creativity for fans of media, anime, movies, video games, theatre and pop culture. Across the world, cosplayers gather at conventions to show off incredible handmade costumes that feature robotics, metalwork, sculpture and sewing. Cosplay can offer an enjoyable and inclusive experience for students of all ages, fostering self-expression and camaraderie. Learn the basics of EVA foam, thermoplastics, mold making and more!

Speakers

Cheryl Bruno

Early Childhood Visual Arts Teacher, Mt. Vernon School

Thursday October 17, 2024 4:30pm - 5:50pm EDT
Café Side Room (High Museum) 1280 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30309

Elementary, Sculpture, Fibers | Middle, Sculpture, Fibers | High School, Sculpture, Fibers | Pre-Service, Sculpture, Fibers | Museum, Sculpture, Fibers