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2009 President’s Report – Lynda Kuntyj
I remember when I was first approached to be President – it was at an unsuspecting end-of-year wind up function at the Raffles. In accepting the nomination, I knew many were satisfied with the way ‘the Association has always been’, but I was looking for ways to do it better.
Continue reading...2009 Vice President’s Report
I joined the Management Committee for the first time last year as Lynda’s Vice President, as I very much shared and supported her vision for a professional association that was both forging partnerships within the arts community and presenting a vibrant new brand to the teaching world that the Visual Arts teachers were a group worth connecting with. Five years earlier another Primary member and I were at an AGM in King St where the question was raised ...
Continue reading...2010 AGM
The 2010 ArtED AGM was held at the Art Gallery of WA on Saturday, 20 February from 1.00 - 3.00 with refreshments provided afterwards. The Management Committee positions for 2010 were all successfully filled. See Committee for 2010 at the top of the page. A talk by local artist Kim Maple had attendees rivetted and in turn inspired to paint! Minutes still to come.
Continue reading...End of Year Wind Up
Join with fellow members to celebrate the end of another successful year for ArtED at the annual End of Year Wind up for 2009. Free to members, the wind up will be kindly hosted by Carmen Stewart at Aquinas College on 10 December, 2009.
Continue reading...Pastel Painting PD
Interested in knowing how to use pastels and mixed media to produce wonderful images? Come and learn the basics of Pastel Painting and how to produce and create unique pieces of work through the use of pastel, paint and ink. Join a workshop with Rosie O'Keefe on Sunday 22 November 10.00 - 4.00
Continue reading...Low-Toxic Etching Report
This October holidays, the Art Education Association offered two Low Toxic Etching Workshops with Peter Lowe. We have been fortunate in the past to secure Peter’s expertise for this technique and it proved equally popular with full workshop attendance. This was a successful collaboration between the Art Gallery of Western Australia, TAFE central and the Art Education Association of Western Australia, with the aim to deliver quality professional learning opportunities for teachers.
Continue reading...A Day in the Park with Ron Gomboc
Talking with Perth sculptor Ron Gomboc at the spring holiday general meeting, ArtEd members learnt about the life and work of this amazing artist and history of the Gomboc sculpure park. Ron openly shared his personal and professional insights about art and the challenges of being an artist in Western Australia.
Continue reading...Spring Holiday General Meeting 8 October 09
General Meeting in the picturesque Swan Valley, was held on Thursday 8 October, 2009.Thanks to Rosie Edmiston for organising and Pauline for managing the day to gather, learn, be inspired, relax and network. Ron Gomboc's talk was inspiring and the spring in the vineyard meeting very productive. See report on the day. Click on continue reading for the minutes of the meeting.
Continue reading...Art Blast Viewing and Networking
Tuesday 20 October 4.30 to 6.30pm. at the Fremantle Town Hall. Art Blast is the Education Week showcase for the Fremantle / Peel District featuring art work from over 30 schools both Primary and Secondary, in the main exhibition; an Access Asia inspired display; a Digital Art and Photography display and this year for the first time, a Wearable Art display.
Continue reading...Gary Adamson: Mentor Excellence Awards Finalist
Well done to ArtEd member Gary Adamson who was recently announced finalist in the Western Australian College of Teaching inaugural Mentor Excellence Awards. These prestigious awards recognise professional excellence in the mentoring of early career teachers. Gary's dedication and service to teaching has been long standing. He has been a pivotal and active member of the Art Education Association for many years. Congratulations to Gary from everyone at ArtEd.
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