2018 National Art and Design Educators Conference

Art Teacher Excellence Awards 2018

In recognition of some of the extraordinary work that art educators are doing across India, we presented the “Art Teacher Excellence Awards” to 13 educators. These awards are for specific projects and initiatives in the field of visual arts education. 55 submissions were received. The judges were Mr R.M Palaniappan retired director of the Lalith Kala Chennai and Harry Hancock art educator and Artist from Barcelona.

Innovation in The Art Room

Encouraging and supporting wide-ranging exploration, interpretation and expression of personal ideas, thoughts and experiences.

Winner – Laura Martin
Bangalore International School, Bengaluru

Runner Up – Devaki Rao
Canadian International School, Bengaluru

Best use of Elements of Art

Elements of Art used effectively to create a strong/ dynamic composition.

Winners – ShaluJuneja, Harsimran Juneja, Joly Patel
Uno Lona Academy, Ahmedabad

Runner Up – Amala Aiana & Kruti Buch
Rainbowfish Studio, Chennai

Promoting Artistic Process

Encouraging a wide range of ideas with sketches and media to show how the final work will look. A systematic investigation with thorough reviewing, modifying and refining as the work progresses.

Winners – Susan George, Sandra Vincent
Sir Mutha School, Chennai

Runner Up – Insiya Zainuddin
Rawdat Al Quran Al Kareem, Mumbai

Collaboration in the Art Room

Facilitating successful student collaboration by encouraging communication, self-management, and leadership skills

Winner – Laura Martin
Bangalore International School, Bengaluru

Runner Up – Madhu Rajeev
Sishya School, Chennai

Art Teaching Techniques

Uses a wide range of well chosen, effective strategies, questions, materials, technology, and groupings to accelerate student learning.

Winner – Pragati Bhosale
The Somaiya School, Mumbai

Runner Up – Diana Sathish
KC High, Chennai

Instilling Creative Confidence

Tools, techniques and processes are purposefully selected, thoroughly tested, explored and refined to effectively create effective works of art. The work is skillful, well controlled and confident.