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Regional Director
Rachel Fout
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Questions? Contact ​CentralRD@ohioarted.com
rfout@lhschools.org
rachelafout@gmail.com
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The Central Regional Show, "Central Growth" Central Region student & teacher artworks will be on display at Blockfort Gallery APRIL 1-29.

 2023 OPENING RECEPTION for "Central Growth is Saturday, APRIL 1, 6-8PM. Both student & teacher works can be seen throughout the month while the gallery is open. Gallery hours are Fridays & Sat 12-5 pm 
Central Event
 About Central Region
Welcome to Central Ohio Art Education Association (COAEA)! We are currently over 250 members strong and growing.

If you are working in the visual arts… whether teaching in a K-12 environment or at the college level, studying to become a future educator, or working in one of the region’s countless museums or galleries…than you have a home with Central OAEA!

If you are not a member, but would like the take part in the benefits and networking that OAEA provides, please contact Membership Chairperson, Bev Finkel, or the Regional Director for details on how to become a member.

As Central OAEA, we strive to provide opportunities for networking and professional growth, as well as resources for art educators to ensure that every student in Central Ohio receives a high quality arts education. Join us for museum tours, lesson plan swaps, hands-on workshops, exhibitions, and so much more.

Central Board Members

Regional Director
Rachel A. Fout 
CentralRD@ohioarted.com

PR/Advocacy Chair
Kimberly Burghy
centralpr@ohioarted.com

Secretary
Elizabeth Kengenter-Bash
ekengeter@gmail.com

Newsletter Editor
Katie Hoeper
katie.hoeper@gmail.com

​Membership Chair

Bev Finkel
beverlyfinkel@gmail.com

Student Rep
Open
YAM/YPAE
Haley Weathers
haleyweathers11@gmail.com

Regional Exhibit Chair
Haley Weathers
haleyweathers11@gmail.com

Workshop Chair
Rebecca Turk
costumebecca@gmail.com

Awards Chair
Brittany Schwarck
brittanyschwarck@gmail.com

Technology Chair
Open

OAEA Region Map
Counties Covered in Central​
  • Delaware
  • Fayette
  • Franklin
  • Licking
  • Madison
  • Pickaway
  • ​Union
Central OAEA at the Columbus Arts Festival
Central OAEA members have been working with families at the Columbus Arts Festival the past several summers in an effort to engage with the local community about the importance of a quality arts education…and have fun!
 Lesson Plan Sharing
Check out this awesome Nuts & Bolts lesson resource with multiple lesson plans. 
Nuts & Bolts

Check out our calendar for statewide and regional OAEA events!

  • Home
  • About OAEA
    • President's Page
    • Organizational Resources >
      • OAEA Financial Statements
    • Professional Development >
      • Summer Symposium >
        • SS Workshops 2023
      • Conference Overview >
        • Conference Marketing and Vendors 2023
        • Conference Speakers 2023
        • Schedule Overview 2023
        • Conference Booklet 2023
        • Conference Registration 2023
        • Hotel Registration 2023
      • Writing Professional Development Goals
      • Earning PDUs
      • Ohio's Four-Tiered Licensure Structure
      • Earning Graduate Credit for Leadership
      • Ohio Arts Council
    • Membership >
      • Join OAEA >
        • Circa Society and Awards
        • Affiliate Membership
        • Lifetime Membership
      • Update Membership Profile
    • OAEA Calendar
    • Regions >
      • Central
      • North Central
      • Northeast
      • Northwest
      • Southeast
      • Southwest
      • East
      • West
    • Divisions >
      • Elementary
      • Middle School
      • Secondary
      • Higher Ed
      • Emeritus
      • Museum
      • PreService
    • PR & Advocacy >
      • Advocacy Toolkit
      • State Legislation
      • SLO & Teacher Evaluations
      • Information about NAEA
    • Distinguished Fellows >
      • Fellow Connections
    • Special Interest Groups >
      • TAB/ Choice Interest Group Blog
    • Communications >
      • Ohio ARTline >
        • ARTline Archives
      • Digital Directory
  • OAEA Marketing
    • OAEA Marketing Information
  • Foundation