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04/19/2026

04/18/2026 - just a dude with a camera.

04/18/2026

04/18/2026 - today is gallery day in Milwaukee. I was intending on going last night, but decided not to due to the severe weather and the thought of driving in the dark with heavy rain and fog did not appeal to me. Instead, I’ll be out and about today where it is a bit quieter, less people, and more attention on the artwork and exhibitions. P.s. I will be the guy behind the lens.

04/14/2026

04/14/2026 - Attention Art Educators.

SchoolArts magazine released its 2026-2027 themes today.

Visit DavisArt.com/Themes for information and submission deadline.

Feel free to drop me a DM if you have any questions.

04/10/2026

04/10/2026 - Seth Freeman has been photographing the National Art Education Association Annual Convention since 2012. His photographs are always a highlighting of capturing the essence of convention experience.

Image 1: Frank presenting on behalf of the National Art Education Foundation during Delegates Assembly.

Image 2: Connected Arts Network National Teacher Leaders receiving the CAN Leadership Award for their 5-year service in facilitating professional learning communities with K-12 art educators from across the nation.

Image 3: A special moment with Laura L. Lott, new NAEA Executive Directory, Cindy Todd, NAEA President, Wanda Knight, past NAEA President, and Amy Pfeiler-Wunder, NAEA President-Elect.

Image 4: Jeffrey Gibson, Keynote speaker.

Image 5: 2025-2026 National Art Education Foundation Board of Trustees.

Image 6: Bisa Butler, Keynote speaker

Photos courtesy of Seth Freeman Photography.

03/29/2026

03/29/2026 - a summary of my Spring Break.

03/28/2026

03/28/2026 - self-portrait

03/27/2026

03/27/2026 - can’t wait to listen to Flea’s solo album, Honora.

03/26/2026

03/26/2026 - Day trip to Oshkosh, Wisconsin w/ .

03/23/2026

03/23/2026 - doing what I should have done years ago, getting artworks appraised by

This week about about focusing on art appraisals, Artdose projects, visiting a collector’s home to look at artist prints, and a planning meeting with

03/21/2026

RHCP 2022
Chicago, Illinois

03/20/2026

03/20/2026 - pigeon

03/16/2026

03/16/2026 - an art education convention reflection

The 79th annual National Art Education Association Convention took place in Chicago, Illinois, March 5-7, 2026. 5,000 art educators from across the country attended the convention. Over 600 sessions and hands-on workshops were offered, ranging from best practices, AI, E,D,& I, SEL, sketchbooks, policy, research, regional awards, keynote speakers, and much more. This event comes at a time when most educators are running out of steam with the high demand of teaching and need that extra boost of motivation, inspiration, and camaraderie.

There was a great mix of preservice students, Pre-K, elementary, middle, high school, art professors, administrators, and retirees in attendance. A wealth of knowledge eagerly to be shared and absorbed. The art cup definitely overfloweth. It has been a few days since the convention. Even as a veteran art educator, I am still trying to process this national art education experience. How does someone capture the essence of what it means to attend this highly anticipated event? In what ways do we take what we learned and apply it to our teaching practice, classroom culture, and students? And, how do we continue to foster those newly professional relationships?

In the almost 20 years that I have been attending, this convention was the busiest to date. The prep work, co-presenting, facilitating, representing SchoolArts magazine, National Art Education Foundation, Connected Arts Network, and Sheboygan North High School, and the switching of those various hats took a toll; mentally and physically. But, my spirit is in full swing as I continue to do the work I am meant to do.

Continue reading at https://frankjuarez.net/2026/03/16/2026-national-art-education-association-convention-in-chicago-illinois/

Photos: Frank Juárez

Image 15: Amy Appleton

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