West Virginia Art Education Association
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WVAEA is affiliated with the National Art Education Association. We are art educators from all levels.
Join us in congratulating the WVAEA High School Art Educator of the Year Elaina DePetro
She is dedicated to empowering young artists to express themselves, think critically, and use art as a powerful voice.
She is dedicated to empowering young artists to express themselves, think critically, and use art as a powerful voice.
October 15, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Join us in congratulating the WVAEA High School Art Educator of the Year Elaina DePetro
She is dedicated to empowering young artists to express themselves, think critically, and use art as a powerful voice.
She is dedicated to empowering young artists to express themselves, think critically, and use art as a powerful voice.
WVAEA Region 6 Chair Ellen Culler spoke at the National Art Honor Society-Wheeling Park High School's Induction ceremony. Thank you to teachers-Russ Schultz & Stefani Freeman for their support of these young artists. 20 students were inducted. (Many of which she had in elementary school)
October 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
WVAEA Region 6 Chair Ellen Culler spoke at the National Art Honor Society-Wheeling Park High School's Induction ceremony. Thank you to teachers-Russ Schultz & Stefani Freeman for their support of these young artists. 20 students were inducted. (Many of which she had in elementary school)
Exciting news!
The NEW WVAEA initiative is here.📣
Lesson Plans made for US by US
You don't want to miss this opportunity!
Introducing: Culler’s Corner
A New Lesson Plan Sharing Initiative Lead by WVAEA's Ellen Culler.
Find out more about this initiative on our website.
www.wvaea.com/resources
The NEW WVAEA initiative is here.📣
Lesson Plans made for US by US
You don't want to miss this opportunity!
Introducing: Culler’s Corner
A New Lesson Plan Sharing Initiative Lead by WVAEA's Ellen Culler.
Find out more about this initiative on our website.
www.wvaea.com/resources
October 7, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Exciting news!
The NEW WVAEA initiative is here.📣
Lesson Plans made for US by US
You don't want to miss this opportunity!
Introducing: Culler’s Corner
A New Lesson Plan Sharing Initiative Lead by WVAEA's Ellen Culler.
Find out more about this initiative on our website.
www.wvaea.com/resources
The NEW WVAEA initiative is here.📣
Lesson Plans made for US by US
You don't want to miss this opportunity!
Introducing: Culler’s Corner
A New Lesson Plan Sharing Initiative Lead by WVAEA's Ellen Culler.
Find out more about this initiative on our website.
www.wvaea.com/resources
Exciting News:
The National Art Education Association has awarded Holly Bess Kincaid, WVAEA's Youth Art Month Chair, & WVAEA the Award of Merit for our Youth Art Month activities & events. Congrats to Holly & our members on a job well done. Let's keep up that momentum & win another award this year.
The National Art Education Association has awarded Holly Bess Kincaid, WVAEA's Youth Art Month Chair, & WVAEA the Award of Merit for our Youth Art Month activities & events. Congrats to Holly & our members on a job well done. Let's keep up that momentum & win another award this year.
September 16, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Exciting News:
The National Art Education Association has awarded Holly Bess Kincaid, WVAEA's Youth Art Month Chair, & WVAEA the Award of Merit for our Youth Art Month activities & events. Congrats to Holly & our members on a job well done. Let's keep up that momentum & win another award this year.
The National Art Education Association has awarded Holly Bess Kincaid, WVAEA's Youth Art Month Chair, & WVAEA the Award of Merit for our Youth Art Month activities & events. Congrats to Holly & our members on a job well done. Let's keep up that momentum & win another award this year.
Are you energetic, enthusiastic, authentic, & service-oriented?
WVAEA has leadership opportunities available & one might be right for you.
Open:
High School Rep
Middle School Rep
Elementary School Rep
Research/Grants
Supervision/Administration Rep
Region 1 Chair
Region 5 Chair
Region 7 Chair
WVAEA has leadership opportunities available & one might be right for you.
Open:
High School Rep
Middle School Rep
Elementary School Rep
Research/Grants
Supervision/Administration Rep
Region 1 Chair
Region 5 Chair
Region 7 Chair
August 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Are you energetic, enthusiastic, authentic, & service-oriented?
WVAEA has leadership opportunities available & one might be right for you.
Open:
High School Rep
Middle School Rep
Elementary School Rep
Research/Grants
Supervision/Administration Rep
Region 1 Chair
Region 5 Chair
Region 7 Chair
WVAEA has leadership opportunities available & one might be right for you.
Open:
High School Rep
Middle School Rep
Elementary School Rep
Research/Grants
Supervision/Administration Rep
Region 1 Chair
Region 5 Chair
Region 7 Chair
August pick:
“Art History and Education” by Stephen Addiss & Mary Erickson
This breaks down diverse and practical ways to teach art history that make you rethink your classroom AND our district’s approach to the subject.
Let’s get inspired together!
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
“Art History and Education” by Stephen Addiss & Mary Erickson
This breaks down diverse and practical ways to teach art history that make you rethink your classroom AND our district’s approach to the subject.
Let’s get inspired together!
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
August 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM
August pick:
“Art History and Education” by Stephen Addiss & Mary Erickson
This breaks down diverse and practical ways to teach art history that make you rethink your classroom AND our district’s approach to the subject.
Let’s get inspired together!
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
“Art History and Education” by Stephen Addiss & Mary Erickson
This breaks down diverse and practical ways to teach art history that make you rethink your classroom AND our district’s approach to the subject.
Let’s get inspired together!
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
The West Virginia Art Education Association holds the Governor's School for the Arts in high esteem. President Garver-Daniels attended the closing ceremony. These young artists are at the forefront of the state's artistic development. Join us in applauding these exceptional young artists.
July 13, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The West Virginia Art Education Association holds the Governor's School for the Arts in high esteem. President Garver-Daniels attended the closing ceremony. These young artists are at the forefront of the state's artistic development. Join us in applauding these exceptional young artists.
WE NEED DATA:
We're gathering amazing stories and events from all over West Virginia! Did you host a visiting artist, create a class mural, or display student art in public? Share your photos and info with our YAM Coordinator, Holly Bess Kincaid, right away.
hollybess@gmail.com
We're gathering amazing stories and events from all over West Virginia! Did you host a visiting artist, create a class mural, or display student art in public? Share your photos and info with our YAM Coordinator, Holly Bess Kincaid, right away.
hollybess@gmail.com
June 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
WE NEED DATA:
We're gathering amazing stories and events from all over West Virginia! Did you host a visiting artist, create a class mural, or display student art in public? Share your photos and info with our YAM Coordinator, Holly Bess Kincaid, right away.
hollybess@gmail.com
We're gathering amazing stories and events from all over West Virginia! Did you host a visiting artist, create a class mural, or display student art in public? Share your photos and info with our YAM Coordinator, Holly Bess Kincaid, right away.
hollybess@gmail.com
Now that the school year is over and the dust is settling, where are you finding joy? Show us your happy summer teacher pics.
June 8, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Now that the school year is over and the dust is settling, where are you finding joy? Show us your happy summer teacher pics.
SAVE THE DATE
Fall Conference 2025
October 17–18 Shepherd University
Theme: Envision, Engage, and Explore
Charter Bus Trip to Washington, D.C.
This exclusive event is included in your conference registration. Space is limited, so reserve your seat early!
Fall Conference 2025
October 17–18 Shepherd University
Theme: Envision, Engage, and Explore
Charter Bus Trip to Washington, D.C.
This exclusive event is included in your conference registration. Space is limited, so reserve your seat early!
June 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
SAVE THE DATE
Fall Conference 2025
October 17–18 Shepherd University
Theme: Envision, Engage, and Explore
Charter Bus Trip to Washington, D.C.
This exclusive event is included in your conference registration. Space is limited, so reserve your seat early!
Fall Conference 2025
October 17–18 Shepherd University
Theme: Envision, Engage, and Explore
Charter Bus Trip to Washington, D.C.
This exclusive event is included in your conference registration. Space is limited, so reserve your seat early!
Art Teacher T-shirt Challenge: I know you got 'em. I know you want to show 'em. Let us see your awesome artsy t-shirts.
May 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Art Teacher T-shirt Challenge: I know you got 'em. I know you want to show 'em. Let us see your awesome artsy t-shirts.
Announcing May's WVAEA Grubbs Hub Book Club Book Choice:
The book is Curriculum Integration Designing the Core of Democratic Education by James A. Beame. The link below will lead you where you can find his review, link to purchasing the book and more.
www.wvaea.com/general-9
The book is Curriculum Integration Designing the Core of Democratic Education by James A. Beame. The link below will lead you where you can find his review, link to purchasing the book and more.
www.wvaea.com/general-9
May 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Announcing May's WVAEA Grubbs Hub Book Club Book Choice:
The book is Curriculum Integration Designing the Core of Democratic Education by James A. Beame. The link below will lead you where you can find his review, link to purchasing the book and more.
www.wvaea.com/general-9
The book is Curriculum Integration Designing the Core of Democratic Education by James A. Beame. The link below will lead you where you can find his review, link to purchasing the book and more.
www.wvaea.com/general-9
We see you. We love you. Keep up the good work WV Art Educators.
May 7, 2025 at 12:24 AM
We see you. We love you. Keep up the good work WV Art Educators.
WVAEA leadership is representing West Virginia art educators at the NAEA delegates assembly. Show us some love.
March 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
WVAEA leadership is representing West Virginia art educators at the NAEA delegates assembly. Show us some love.
We are seeking your participation: WVAEA is trying to collect data about Youth Art Month Events in West Virginia. Did your county, city or community host a Youth Art Month event? Please post a picture or provide a description below. Share this post to achieve maximum visibility.
March 16, 2025 at 12:18 AM
We are seeking your participation: WVAEA is trying to collect data about Youth Art Month Events in West Virginia. Did your county, city or community host a Youth Art Month event? Please post a picture or provide a description below. Share this post to achieve maximum visibility.
Show us some Light:
This week was long and challenging. Sometimes things seem dark you have to work to find the light. Show us the light you were able to find by sharing something beautiful from your week.
This week was long and challenging. Sometimes things seem dark you have to work to find the light. Show us the light you were able to find by sharing something beautiful from your week.
March 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Show us some Light:
This week was long and challenging. Sometimes things seem dark you have to work to find the light. Show us the light you were able to find by sharing something beautiful from your week.
This week was long and challenging. Sometimes things seem dark you have to work to find the light. Show us the light you were able to find by sharing something beautiful from your week.
WVAEA NEWS WORTHY: WVAEA Leadership is taking action. Today President Garver-Daniels joined in a Randolph County protest to support the Department of Education and funding our schools. We encourage you to get out there and be heard. Don't fail our children. Fund our schools!
March 14, 2025 at 12:10 AM
WVAEA NEWS WORTHY: WVAEA Leadership is taking action. Today President Garver-Daniels joined in a Randolph County protest to support the Department of Education and funding our schools. We encourage you to get out there and be heard. Don't fail our children. Fund our schools!
WVAEA's Grubbs Hub Book Club:
The Grubbs Hub Book Club is when Past President Jeff Grubbs chooses books each month to inspire WV Art Educators. March is for MOTIVATION. Check out his book review, choices and links to purchase the books on our website.
www.wvaea.com
The Grubbs Hub Book Club is when Past President Jeff Grubbs chooses books each month to inspire WV Art Educators. March is for MOTIVATION. Check out his book review, choices and links to purchase the books on our website.
www.wvaea.com
March 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
WVAEA's Grubbs Hub Book Club:
The Grubbs Hub Book Club is when Past President Jeff Grubbs chooses books each month to inspire WV Art Educators. March is for MOTIVATION. Check out his book review, choices and links to purchase the books on our website.
www.wvaea.com
The Grubbs Hub Book Club is when Past President Jeff Grubbs chooses books each month to inspire WV Art Educators. March is for MOTIVATION. Check out his book review, choices and links to purchase the books on our website.
www.wvaea.com
Art Teacher Show and Tell:
Lift the curtain and show us what an art educator 's desk really looks like. It doesn't matter if it is messy or neat. Take a picture and post it.
(WVAEA President Garver-Daniels regular desk and demo table pictured)
Lift the curtain and show us what an art educator 's desk really looks like. It doesn't matter if it is messy or neat. Take a picture and post it.
(WVAEA President Garver-Daniels regular desk and demo table pictured)
March 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Art Teacher Show and Tell:
Lift the curtain and show us what an art educator 's desk really looks like. It doesn't matter if it is messy or neat. Take a picture and post it.
(WVAEA President Garver-Daniels regular desk and demo table pictured)
Lift the curtain and show us what an art educator 's desk really looks like. It doesn't matter if it is messy or neat. Take a picture and post it.
(WVAEA President Garver-Daniels regular desk and demo table pictured)
Flashback Friday:
WVAEA loves to celebrate our past. 🎉We also like to have fun.🎊 This gem is from our Conference costume party in 2019. It features some really rockin chicks Mindy and Mary Jane With Dr. Victoria Fergus. Groovy💃
WVAEA loves to celebrate our past. 🎉We also like to have fun.🎊 This gem is from our Conference costume party in 2019. It features some really rockin chicks Mindy and Mary Jane With Dr. Victoria Fergus. Groovy💃
March 7, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Flashback Friday:
WVAEA loves to celebrate our past. 🎉We also like to have fun.🎊 This gem is from our Conference costume party in 2019. It features some really rockin chicks Mindy and Mary Jane With Dr. Victoria Fergus. Groovy💃
WVAEA loves to celebrate our past. 🎉We also like to have fun.🎊 This gem is from our Conference costume party in 2019. It features some really rockin chicks Mindy and Mary Jane With Dr. Victoria Fergus. Groovy💃
WVAEA Show and Tell:
What fun project are you teaching? Elkins Middle School students are learning how to embroider. Today they learned the back stitch and the stem stitch.
What fun project are you teaching? Elkins Middle School students are learning how to embroider. Today they learned the back stitch and the stem stitch.
March 4, 2025 at 11:52 PM
WVAEA Show and Tell:
What fun project are you teaching? Elkins Middle School students are learning how to embroider. Today they learned the back stitch and the stem stitch.
What fun project are you teaching? Elkins Middle School students are learning how to embroider. Today they learned the back stitch and the stem stitch.
🎨 Day in the Studio is here! 🎨
Join us on today 9 AM-2 PM at the Parkersburg Art Center for a FREE day of hands-on, art-based PD for WV art teachers, sponsored by Blick Art Materials.
4 studio sessions
4 hours of PD
Connect, create, get inspired!
#DayInTheStudio #WVAEA #FreePD
Join us on today 9 AM-2 PM at the Parkersburg Art Center for a FREE day of hands-on, art-based PD for WV art teachers, sponsored by Blick Art Materials.
4 studio sessions
4 hours of PD
Connect, create, get inspired!
#DayInTheStudio #WVAEA #FreePD
February 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🎨 Day in the Studio is here! 🎨
Join us on today 9 AM-2 PM at the Parkersburg Art Center for a FREE day of hands-on, art-based PD for WV art teachers, sponsored by Blick Art Materials.
4 studio sessions
4 hours of PD
Connect, create, get inspired!
#DayInTheStudio #WVAEA #FreePD
Join us on today 9 AM-2 PM at the Parkersburg Art Center for a FREE day of hands-on, art-based PD for WV art teachers, sponsored by Blick Art Materials.
4 studio sessions
4 hours of PD
Connect, create, get inspired!
#DayInTheStudio #WVAEA #FreePD
🎨 Day in the Studio is almost here! 🎨
Join us on Feb 22, 9 AM-2 PM at the Parkersburg Art Center for a FREE day of hands-on, art-based PD for WV art teachers, sponsored by Blick Art Materials.
4 studio sessions
4 hours of PD
Connect, create, get inspired!
#DayInTheStudio #WVAEA #FreePD
Join us on Feb 22, 9 AM-2 PM at the Parkersburg Art Center for a FREE day of hands-on, art-based PD for WV art teachers, sponsored by Blick Art Materials.
4 studio sessions
4 hours of PD
Connect, create, get inspired!
#DayInTheStudio #WVAEA #FreePD
February 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
🎨 Day in the Studio is almost here! 🎨
Join us on Feb 22, 9 AM-2 PM at the Parkersburg Art Center for a FREE day of hands-on, art-based PD for WV art teachers, sponsored by Blick Art Materials.
4 studio sessions
4 hours of PD
Connect, create, get inspired!
#DayInTheStudio #WVAEA #FreePD
Join us on Feb 22, 9 AM-2 PM at the Parkersburg Art Center for a FREE day of hands-on, art-based PD for WV art teachers, sponsored by Blick Art Materials.
4 studio sessions
4 hours of PD
Connect, create, get inspired!
#DayInTheStudio #WVAEA #FreePD
🎨 Join WV Art teachers for a FREE day of creativity and PD at the Parkersburg Art Center on Feb 22, 9 AM-2 PM! From 10 AM-2 PM, enjoy hands-on studio art-making. Plus, drop off YAM Prospectus entries! Session 4 Leader: Belinda B. Armstrong. 4 hours of PD. Sponsored by Blick Art Materials. ✨
February 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🎨 Join WV Art teachers for a FREE day of creativity and PD at the Parkersburg Art Center on Feb 22, 9 AM-2 PM! From 10 AM-2 PM, enjoy hands-on studio art-making. Plus, drop off YAM Prospectus entries! Session 4 Leader: Belinda B. Armstrong. 4 hours of PD. Sponsored by Blick Art Materials. ✨
🎨 Day in the Studio – Feb 22, 9 AM-2 PM
WV art teachers, join us at the Parkersburg Art Center for a FREE day of creativity! From 10-2, make art with fellow teachers. Drop off YAM entries! 4 hours of hands-on PD!
✨ Session Leader: Abbie Burge – Encaustic Metal Embossed ✨ #FreePD #ArtTeachersRock
WV art teachers, join us at the Parkersburg Art Center for a FREE day of creativity! From 10-2, make art with fellow teachers. Drop off YAM entries! 4 hours of hands-on PD!
✨ Session Leader: Abbie Burge – Encaustic Metal Embossed ✨ #FreePD #ArtTeachersRock
February 19, 2025 at 1:29 AM
🎨 Day in the Studio – Feb 22, 9 AM-2 PM
WV art teachers, join us at the Parkersburg Art Center for a FREE day of creativity! From 10-2, make art with fellow teachers. Drop off YAM entries! 4 hours of hands-on PD!
✨ Session Leader: Abbie Burge – Encaustic Metal Embossed ✨ #FreePD #ArtTeachersRock
WV art teachers, join us at the Parkersburg Art Center for a FREE day of creativity! From 10-2, make art with fellow teachers. Drop off YAM entries! 4 hours of hands-on PD!
✨ Session Leader: Abbie Burge – Encaustic Metal Embossed ✨ #FreePD #ArtTeachersRock