Vermont Art Educators Association Fall Conference 

Join VAEA for our annual IN-PERSON conference, "Vermont Voices", featuring keynote Chinon Maria, at the Lake Morey Resort. Choose two workshops from an exciting selection.

Note: Payments are non-refundable. Online registration ends on Friday, September 30th, 2022. No PO’s accepted. Know that if you register in person the same day, workshop choices may be limited.

Read more about our keynote:

Keynote: Chinon Maria

Born and raised in VT, Chinòn Maria attended the Pont-Aven School of Contemporary Art in France, undergraduate programs through the Rhode Island School of Design and graduated with a BFA from Montana State University. She began her artist career on the walls of her home painting a mural that spanned her entire childhood. At 24, she retired from a professional career as an alpine skier and

continued her passions as an artist. Her art is steeped in history and ancient world cultures, allowing a feminist narrative to weave into the stories she paints. The abundant use of color and floral patterns is an ode to her Colombian heritage and feminist narrative. A nostalgic fascination with previous eras, such as the golden age of animation, with its bold and playful character, can be seen throughout Chinòn’s art. Her life long advocacy work for child education, gender equality and immigrant rights, are essential pillars within her work. From 2016 - 2019 she was a resident artist at the World Trade Center creating over 5 large scale public murals; each celebrating feminism, unity, hope and healing. Her vibrant works teeming with positivity has garnered reviews in leading national publications news , TV programs and partnerships with globally recognized non-profits and organizations such as The United Nations High Commission for Refugees, Make a Wish Foundation, Rotary Club, The New York Times, Forbes, CBS Sunday Morning and NowThis News. Her art has been shown in galleries and walls throughout North/South America and Europe. When not teaching at The Grammar School, in Putney Vermont, she is painting murals and giving lectures and workshops to communities around the globe. She currently lives in Vermont with her husband, son and rabbit.