QATA advocates for Visual Art education in Queensland by providing professional development and networking opportunities for teachers; advising education authorities on policy and curriculum development; and providing teachers with opportunities to engage critically with contemporary art practices.

The Queensland Art Teachers 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 educators in primary, secondary and tertiary sectors.

Upcoming events

What’s on

Term 1 events

QATA AGM

Cluster events in Darling Downs, North Coast, Gold Coast

In the studio online workshop

Term 2 events

Early bird tickets on sale for QATACON23

Submit entries for QATACON tote bag, hero image

Nominate to present in the Educator showcase

In the studio online workshop

Term 3 events

QATACON23 July 13, 14, 15

In the studio online workshop

Term 4 events

In the studio online workshop

Cluster events throughout Queensland

Membership

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Established in 1961, QATA is managed by teacher volunteers and funded by membership subscription, to network with and service the needs of visual art educators in primary, secondary and tertiary sectors across Queensland.

Membership levels are available for individuals, institutions and tertiary students. 

Testimonials

What our members say

QATA conference feedback 2021

 

Really enjoyed the artist talk and highly relevant to the General Visual Art syllabus giving teachers further insights into the artists practice.

conference participant

THANKYOU, this workshop provided great ideas and resources to take back to school.

conference participant

Session was great for my own artist practice, but also for my teaching practice – teaching skills and techniques to students to help with being reflective in their art practice.

conference participant

It was very interesting and engaging to explore the presenter’s process and consider an alternative approach for making. The art historical backwards mapping she engages in is an excellent example for Visual Art students.

conference participant

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Join us for the term 3 In the Studio

In the Studio - Dominique Chen & Libby HarwardJoin us for the QATA Term 3 In the Studio online event with artists Dominique Chen & Libby Harward. WEDNESDAY| August 304:30 pm – 6:00 pm Dom & Libby will facilitate some guided provocations for teachers to...

Term 2 QATA Darling Downs South West Branch meeting

Term 2 QATA Darling Downs South West Branch meetingWednesday  7 June (Week 8) | 4:00-5:00pm @ Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery First Nations Exhibitions Guns, Spears & Spectres Exhibition |  27 May – 20 August The Heartbeats of a Shell Necklace: First Nations...

Art Matters May 23

Don’t miss QATA’s Term 2 In the Studio online event with artist Alice Lang.TUESDAY| May 30 2023 4.30 – 6.00pm Slang-straction: Creating abstraction with everyday words. Explore ways in which abstraction can be produced by deconstructing, jumbling,...