24 Jan Back to school
Dear QATA members and subscribers,
It’s the beginning of a new school year and soon time to renew memberships or join the Queensland Art Teacher’s Association.
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 supporting critical engagement with contemporary art practices.
As we continue with the transition to new curriculum, it is important that our memberships remain strong to ensure a strong voice for Queensland Art teachers. Maintaining a connection with your association gives you this voice.
Benefits of membership include:
- free and discounted professional development
- discounted annual state conference registration
- arts industry networking opportunities
- access to forums for exchange of ideas online and at monthly meetings
- access to the latest curriculum developments
- support for pre-service and beginning teachers
- exposure to innovative 21st century teaching and learning practices.
- opportunities for sharing art work and teaching resources.
Our membership cycle runs on a calendar year.
Current memberships expire February 28, 2020.
Renew or join by March 1, 2020 for full membership until February 28, 2021.
Membership levels and 2020 prices:
Individual full membership | $90.
Suits: Teachers and persons who are professionally involved in art education
Institutional membership for up to 5 staff members working in the same organisation | $220.
Suits: School visual arts staff, representatives, association or committee members.
Tertiary membership for pre-service teachers whilst completing study. Free! Proof of current student status may be requested.
Suits: Full time visual art education students
SAVE THE DATE:
QATA Annual State Conference CONNECT 2020
Friday 17 & Saturday 18 July
Get involved and be part of the conversation to stay up-to-date with all that is happening in the Queensland Visual Art education landscape!
Kind regards
2020 QATA Executive
President | Jo-Anne Hine
Vice President | Dani Towers
Secretary | Vicki Williams
Treasurer | Bethany Loveridge