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Elizabeth Evans
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Western region is so excited to be the place for professional development and camaraderie for all those working in the visual arts in Western Ohio.  Whether you teach art in a K-12 setting or at the college level, are studying to become an art educator, work in a museum or gallery, we welcome you to WOAEA!  We have a great network in our region! We work to ensure all our members feel valued and supported. Thank you for helping us to make and keep our region strong.

If you are not a member and are interested in joining and taking part in all the benefits please reach out to Regional Director, Elizabeth Evans, who can help you with the details.

​Join us for networking and professional growth, museum tours, lesson swaps, hands-on workshops, exhibitions, and lots  more as we strive to provide resources to you in the valuable work you do – ensuring all children in Western Ohio are receiving quality art education!
Why OAEA?
Wonderful colleagues with shared vision, inspiration, grow as a leader and art education professional development
-Suzanne Mitolo


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West Board Members 

Regional Director
Elizabeth Evans
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RD Elect
Open Position - Contact West RD
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Awards Chair
Ben Davis 
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Membership Chair
Beverly Finkel
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Newsletter Editor
Suzanne Mitolo
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Regional Exhibit Chair

Patty Brown
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Shelby Walters

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Toni Adams
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​Past RD & Workshop Chair
Alexis Morgan
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Secretary
​Laura Cantrell
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Technology Chair
Open position – contact West RD

​PR/Advocacy Chair
Laura Cantrell
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Student Rep
Kaylee Peters
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Counties Covered in West
  • Mercer
  • Darke
  • Preble
  • Auglaize
  • Shelby
  • Miama
  • Montgomery
  • Greene
  • Clark
  • Champaign
  • Logan



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​"HUES NEWS"
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Jan - Mar 2023
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April - June 2023

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Dayton Art Institute Workshop

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  • Home
  • About OAEA
    • Membership
    • Professional Development >
      • Summer Symposium
      • Annual Conference >
        • 2025 Conference
        • Conference Marketing
      • Writing Professional Development Goals
      • Earning PDUs
      • Ohio's Four-Tiered Licensure Structure
      • Earning Graduate Credit for Leadership
      • Ohio Arts Council
    • Organizational Resources >
      • OAEA Financial Statements
      • Minutes
    • President's Page
    • OAEA Calendar
    • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
    • OAEA Digital Directory
    • 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
      • Teacher Evaluations
      • Information about NAEA
    • Awards >
      • OAEA Award Winners
      • Nominations & Submissions Timeline
      • Art Educator of the Year Criteria
      • Art Educator of the Year
    • Distinguished Fellows >
      • Fellow Connections
      • Robart Memorial Fund
    • Special Interest Groups >
      • TAB/ Choice Interest Group Blog
      • ASE Ohio
    • Communications >
      • Ohio ARTline >
        • ARTline Archives
  • Exhibitions
    • Youth Art Month
    • YAM Flag & Graphic Design
    • Emerging Artists High School Show
    • Jerry Tollifson Art Criticism Open
    • Annual Statehouse Exhibit
    • Ohio House of Representatives Show
    • Governor's Youth Art Exhibition
  • Join OAEA
    • Member Benefits
    • Update Membership Profile
    • Circa Society and Awards
    • Affiliate Membership
    • Lifetime Membership
  • Foundation
    • Classroom Incentive Grant
    • Teacher Enrichment Grant
    • Research Grant Program
    • Scholarships
  • Contact Us
  • OAEA Marketing
    • OAEA Marketing Information
  • Regions