Independent School Art Instructors Association

 

For almost one hundred years educators have been meeting annually to discuss common practices in uncommon institutions. Typically over the course of our weekend conference we will enjoy the opportunity to meet both formally and informally with like-minded colleagues, with elements entailing: member presentations about best practices - the heart of the conference, a cocktail meet-and-greet session, a dinner and keynote presentation from industry leaders; and visits to art institutions, galleries and museums. Member presentation topics range from successful assignments, studio practices, tools of the trade, technology, showcasing student talent, and so much more.

ISAIA CONFERENCE 2026

PHILADELPHIA (2 locations) : the Barnes Foundation & Moore College of Art

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Sheryl Oring

2026 Keynote Speaker

Independent School Art Instructors Association

Brief Biography of our Artist-Educator Keynote Speaker

Sheryl Oring is returning to Philadelphia (recently Dean of the Arts at Philadelphia’s University of the Arts) Sheryl will talk in depth about her work years ago in Germany, her multi-decade performance “I Wish to Say” and offer insight on her horizon. From her website: Sheryl Oring examines critical social issues through projects that incorporate old and new media to tell stories, examine public opinion and foster open exchange. Using tools typically employed by journalists (the camera, the typewriter, the pen, the interview and the archive) she builds on experience in her former profession to create installations, performances, prints, artist books, sculptures, and internet-based works that address themes of democracy, citizenship, free expression, first amendment rights, story-telling and activism through art.

 

Moore College of Art

https://moore.edu

 

 

 

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