Art Education Victoria

is proud to present our inaugural

Creative Currency Conference

To | Connect | Inspire | Empower | You

Our conference began on 14th August, however it’s not too late to take part! Register now to join our online platform community where you will find all conference presentations, Q&A’s, discussions and resources. This flexible platform is a great way to take part in professional development in your own time when it suits you and receive support from fellow educators in remote teaching and learning. This interactive and engaging community will be live until Friday 30 October.

As Art Educators we are aware that an Arts-rich education fosters student confidence, critical and creative thinking across all learning areas, and general life skills.

Creative Currency Conference aspires to elevate your skills as Art Educators to inspire you, connect you with peers and empower you in the art-room to enhance student learning.

Join ArtEdVic and your peers in a dynamic interactive online program rich in learning and development. This pre-recorded special event includes a conference delegate community platform, keynote speakers, breakout sessions and Q&A's.

Conference Program

We are excited to host world renowned artists Maree Clarke and Ian Strange and our special guest break out session speakers Kerrie Poliness, James McDonald, Sim Luttin and Dr Stefania Giamminuti.

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KEYNOTE Speakers

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Ancestral Memories: Connection to Country, Culture and Place

Maree Clarke | Artist(morning Keynote )

Art, Home and Suburbia

Ian Strange | Artist(afternoon Keynote )

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BREAKOUT Sessions

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Drawing in the world

Kerrie Poliness | Artist

Aboriginal Perspectives in Visual Arts and Media Arts

Zeta Wilson | Project Manager – Aboriginal Perspectives | Curriculum Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority (VCAA)

Inclusivity: Critical & Creative Thinking

Arts Project Australia | James McDonald (Studio) & Sim Luttin (Exhibitions)

The ATELIER as a Guarantee of Pedagogical and Cultural Transformation

Dr Stefania Giamminuti | Curtin University School of Education

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The conference is an invaluable opportunity to develop your skills around the Visual Arts, be inspired by contemporary artists and gain insights into their methodologies and practise. It will also be a great opportunity to make connections with other educators and people who have a passion for the visual arts through our interactive conference platform.

Our conference community platform is accessible now until the end of October. Throughout this virtual experience you’ll be encouraged to share and learn from colleagues. We welcome you to engage in the dialogue and discourse of art education, whenever and wherever it suits you.

Make 2020 your most empowered yet, regardless of your role or current skill level.

If you are not an ArtEdVic member, now is a great time to join here and be eligible for the Member discount registration fee and other ArtEdVic offerings as part of your annual membership.

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Why should you join us?

• Connect with educators from around the country and the globe

• Inspirational messages from our presenters

• Feel empowered by sharing with like-minded delegates and learn about things you're passionate about - ART & EDUCATION

• You are supporting Australian based artists
• Keynote presentations including live Q&A's
• Breakout sessions include pedagogical topics
• Join your Art Educator community in a supportive environment
• Opportunities to network through our online platform pre/during/post conference
• Conference offerings available online until the end of October
• Receive a Professional Development Learning Certificate
• Suitable for ALL educators
• Tertiary Students/Pre-Service Teachers are entitled to a discount
• ArtEdVic members are entitled to receive a discount
• Zero travel costs and attend in the comfort of your own environment
• A professional learning experience every art educator deserves

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Tickets

Payment Terms

Please note all personal payments must be made up front with a credit card at the time of booking.

Purchase orders are accepted from schools/organisations paying for teacher/employee professional development.

$299.00 - General Admission

You are welcome to first join as an ArtEdVic Member to receive the discounted Member ticket price and enjoy the benefits of membership and being part of our community. Visit this link now to join ArtEdVic https://aev.vic.edu.au/join-us/member/ before you purchase your ticket, if you want to join our community beyond the conference.

$199.00 - ArtEdVic Member

Please ensure your annual Membership is current by logging in to your account online.

$139.00 - Pre-Service Teacher/Tertiary Student/CRT

Tertiary student ID will be required for verification. This conference has not been developed to cater for secondary/VCE students. Our annual KickstART program has been especially designed for secondary VCE students.

Once payment is received participants will be sent an email and given access to the conference platform and your journey begins with us.

Please visit our website for further Terms and Conditions.