Greetings!

June is here and many art educators are thinking about making summer plans to develop themselves as artists. This is why FAEA is offering two events this June that are filled with activities designed to immerse members in Asian art. Join us in Sarasota and Palm Beach to learn, practice, and celebrate Asian art at amazing, world-class venues . Registration is now open for both locations!

The start of June is also when FAEA will be accepting entries for the 2018 Member Virtual Exhibition. Members can submit their artwork through September 4th for the chance to be featured in the exhibition that will be displayed at Conference and on our website. Click here to find out more information about the Member Virtual Exhibition.

The 2018 K-12 Virtual Exhibitions are now available on the FAEA website ! FAEA would like to congratulate all of the students and teachers that participated this year. Please share these exhibitions with your students and their parents, colleagues, and administration.

Remember, award nomination submissions will be accepted through June 7th, 2018 . Click here to nominate a deserving individual for the FAEA Awards.

Are you still at school? Ask your administration to support your professional learning by paying your FAEA membership renewal for the 2018-2019 school year. All current FAEA memberships will expire on June 30th of this year. Renew your membership today and be ready for the fall.
Monthly News from the President's Palette
Colors of the Summer

As we move into our season of recharging, I hope that the summer brings you wellness and rest, rejuvenation, and relaxation. I hope that you can attend the FAEA summer workshop offerings located in Sarasota and in South Florida.   Click here to learn more and to register.

Here are a few suggestions to amplify your summer plans with some color-themed ideas.

Be “Red”
No, not your skin after a long day at the beach! What great books will you be reading to reignite your passions and find some pleasure? Email me if you have “red” something that art educators would love! Here are some great suggestions from The Art of Education . 

The Orange State
Will you be taking some fun stay-cations around the great state of Florida? Tap into the Florida Association of Museums resource page to find local museums in all of your favorite Florida destinations! Remember to check out the Museum Happenings (p.39) in Fresh Paint to discover other wonderful things happening in cultural institutions around our state.

Mellow Yellow  
How can you cultivate calmness this summer and bring it into the next school year? Check out this site to recalibrate your breathing and create a better mind and body connection for creative thinking.  Click here for a free, downloadable daily journal to get you started on a mindful summer break.

Go Green
What habits can you change this summer to live a more earth-friendly lifestyle? What types of things can you collect for a fun up-cycling art project in the fall?  Click here to see how to turn some old things into new things!  

Rhythm and Blues
Nothing feels more like summer than a great concert under the evening sky. New research from Goldsmith University Associate Lecturer, Patrick Fagan, has just shown that feelings of well-being increased 21% after just 20 minutes of concert participation. You can find more information about the research here . Also, click here for another article about how creativity helps promote well-being.  

Purple Rain
We all know that it is the rainy season here in Florida. Without the rain, there would be no flowers. What rainy day art activities do you have planned? The Jealous Art Curator has a great podcast about contemporary artists, and has hosted an awesome “ summer camp ” last year with prompts for art making. Treat yourself like a royal, “born to the purple,” with a day of pampering, listening, and art making.

Have a colorful summer!

Lark Keeler
FAEA President
Professional Development Opportunities
FAEA Summer Workshops
Register today to attend FAEA's Summer Workshops on Asian art in Sarasota and Palm Beach! Visit FAEA.org to find out more information.

Sarasota Summer Workshops
Join FAEA and SAEA (Sarasota) for Summer Asian Art Workshops at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. Join us for a celebration of Asian arts on June 14-16. Participants will be able to tour the new Asian Art wing, as well as experience Ringling Underground on Thursday night and a Gallery hop at Ringling College of Art and Design on Friday afternoon. Workshops in Asian landscape painting, reduction printmaking, Sumi-E, paper lanterns, origami, and more. Registration is only $95 and covers museum entrance, workshops, and some meals.  

Palm Beach Summer Workshops
Join FAEA for an Art Educator's Retreat in South Florida from June 22-24, 2018. Immerse yourself in workshops at the Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens and the Boca Raton Museum of Art, and enjoy some fun at the beach! Printmaking, calligraphy, and relaxation/well being methodologies are part of the offerings! Registration is only $75 and covers the museums and workshops.
Thank you for your membership with FAEA. Our members help FAEA fulfill its mission of advocating and supporting high quality art education to all students in the state of Florida.

Sincerely,

Florida Art Education Association
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