QUEENSLAND ART TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION
QATA advocates for Visual Arts education in Queensland by providing professional development opportunities for teachers; advising education authorities on policy and curriculum development; and providing students with opportunities to engage critically with contemporary arts experiences.
ABOUT QATA
The Queensland Art Teacher's Association is a fully incorporated professional association committed to the promotion of the Visual Arts in the field of education. Established in 1961, QATA is managed by teacher volunteers and funded by membership subscription, to network with and service the needs of visual art and design educators in primary, secondary and tertiary sectors.
The Aims and Objectives of the Association are to:
» further education in, about and through Visual Art and Design
» act as a medium of expression on all matters concerning Visual Art and Design Educators
» safeguard and raise standards and conditions of Visual Art and Design as a profession.
QATA EXECUTIVE 2012
President: Jessica Wall | Mountain Creek State High School
Vice President: Adam Jefford | Windaroo Valley State High School
Treasurer: Graham Nash | Griffith University
Membership & Professional Development Coordinator: Angela Brown | Anglican Church Grammar School
Journal Editor: Dr Kerrie Corcoran | Cannon Hill Anglican College
Publicity: Tianni Barter | School Art Supplies
Upcoming PD, Events & Funding
- This Next Wave Magazine Launch
- 28 Jan 12
- West End
- Jezzine Barracks/Kissing Point/Garrabarra Redevelopment Project
- 31 Jan 12
- Indigenous culture, languages and visual arts funding – applications close 3 February 2012
- 3 Feb 12
- Canberra
- PORTABLE PRESENTS Product Design 2012, Brisbane
- 14 Feb 12
- Brisbane
- All Rights Reserved
- 16 Feb 12
- South Brisbane, Queensland
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WEBSITE AND CALENDER UPDATE
Our website is currently being upgraded to provide a more interactive and engaging experience for all Visual Art teachers in Queensland. Please have patience with us while we implement these exciting new changes! Don't forget to join our Facebook group either simply by clicking on the Facebook icon at the top of this page!
The 2012 calendar with key dates will be confirmed shortly. The executive team is currently discussing the placement of QATA's annual PD day for 2012 - and will be meeting with key stakeholders shortly to discuss the placement of the day.
If you would like to provide feedback on the placement of the day, get in touch with the executive to let us know. Stay tuned to our website for more details as they are confirmed!
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