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Episode 247 – Cheryl Maney & James Rees – Let’s Talk Convention!

February 26, 2026 • The Creativity Department

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In this episode of K12ArtChat, Matt & Laura talk with art educators and longtime NAEA members Cheryl Maney and James Rees about what makes the NAEA Convention a must-attend professional development experience for art educators. Cheryl and James share tips and tricks for successful conference attendance, information on the plethora of benefits attendees can find, as well as a preview of their upcoming visual journaling session. Not only are there hundreds of sessions but plenty of them feature make-and-take activities, amazing resources for art educators, and discussions hosted by artists and educators like you! Listen to hear more from Cheryl and James.