Region Events
*Membership is not required to attend a Drive In, though we would love to have you!
Upcoming Region Events
North West | TBA |
North Central | TBA |
North East  | Dia de los Muertos Festival Sunday, 11/2/25 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Cost: FREE A fall tradition for many Kansas City families, the DÃa de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) festival commemorates the richness and beauty of Latin American cultures through art activities, entertainment, and traditional cuisine. This year’s DÃa de los Muertos altar is designed by artist Porfirio Gutiérrez and features a reimagined Zapotec symbol set within textiles and devotional lights. You are invited to spend time with your fellow art teachers while enjoying this year’s festival!
KAEA members that are interested should RSVP to North-East Regional Representative Charleen Stessman stesscha@usd437.net by Halloween.
Link to full festival schedule: https://nelson-atkins.org/events/festivals/dia-de-los-muertos/ |
Kansas City Metro  | Opening Reception for Educators: Painted Worlds Thursday, 11/6/25 5-7 PM Bloch Lobby and Gallery Spaces Educators, come enjoy refreshments before exploring our special exhibition Painted Worlds: Color and Culture in Mesoamerican Art. Mingle with colleagues as you learn about opportunities to share this fascinating exhibition with your students and take-home resources that can help you connect the exhibition’s themes with your classroom teaching. Garage parking and exhibition entry are included in your ticket fee.
Please contact KC Metro Regional Representative Wendy Ping to RSVP, or with any questions wendy.ping@me.com |
South West  | Open Studio and Collaboration Time 10 am – 1 pm 500 E Chestnut Street, Ness City KS 67560 Join us for open studio time to complete your personal art projects that keep getting put to the side. Work on your own art project and enjoy the company of fellow art teachers in your area. There will be some time set aside for “Show and Tell”, so please bring something to show off from your classroom, and a snack to share!
Please contact Southwest Regional Representative Madi Wiens to rsvp, or with any questions madi.wiens@usd303.org |
South Central  | WAM Art Studio and the Little Black Dress 5:30 – 7:30 pm Cost: FREE Halloween is almost here! Join the fun at the Wichita Art Museum on Friday, October 24th, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM for a FREE South-Central meet-up. Dress up in your favorite little black number and get ready for a night of community, art, fashion, and fun! Start by mingling with fellow educators in our Art Studio for some creative play. Then, enjoy a guided tour of WAM's collection. At 7 pm, don't miss the lively museum fashion show hosted by WAM Nights celebrating the exhibition, The Little Black Dress at 100. We look forward to seeing you there! This event is free and open to current KAEA members; pre-registration is required. https://tinyurl.com/KAEASCOct24
Please contact South-Central Regional Representative Airion Rivero, with any questions rivero@wam.org
Link to WAM Nights https://tinyurl.com/WAMnights |
South Central  | Plein Air Art with Pastels Friday, 10/21/25 9 am - 3 pm Botanica, The Wichita Gardens 701 Amidon, Wichita, KS 67203 Step into the beauty of Botanica Gardens and experience the joy of creating art in the open air! Guided by artist Lynn Felts, this hands-on workshop introduces pastel drawing techniques and invites you to capture the vibrant colors, textures, and scenery of the gardens through Plein Air artwork. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, you’ll leave inspired with your own garden masterpiece. The workshop fee includes entrance to Botanica and materials. Please bring your own drink, a chair to sit on in the gardens, and any additional supplies you’d like to create with.
In the event of rain/poor weather, we will meet at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School instead. 853 N Soroca, Wichita KS 67212
Please contact KAEA Regional Coordinator Lisa Lang to rsvp by November 17th, or with any questions llang@stfranciswichita.com |
South East  | Felted Forms 10/25/25 10 am - Noon Pittsburg High School Presenter: Rolanda Root RSVP: rroot@usd250.org Cost: $15 |
South East  | It Just Makes Sense Saturday, 11/8/25 1:00 pm - ? Hosted by Grace Luther- grace.luther@usd257.org Location: Online Google meet code: vat-kfcg-fmv or email Grace for a link Do you have something in your room that you think works really well? Maybe it's a poster, a computer program or website that you use, or a weird and fun thing you do that your kids enjoy and helps save some of your sanity. Regardless of what it is, in your room, it just makes sense! Join us for an exchanging of ideas, and maybe some of your ideas can help or inspire others. Participants are encouraged to bring:
Materials can be shared in whatever format participants think is best- docs, slides, pictures, videos, etc. |
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