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• Encountering Contemporary Art in the 20th Century: Modernism, Postmodernism, and Posthumanism

  • When
    26 Nov 2025
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    UNSW, G4, Ground Floor, Morven Brown Building and Online (via Zoom)

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  Join VADEA and UNSW for this free event with Dr. Fiona Blaikie, Professor of Art Education and former Dean of the Faculty of Education at Brock University, Ontario Canada.

  Encountering Contemporary Art in the 20th Century: Modernism, Postmodernism, and Posthumanism

  How do the “posts” in postmodernism and posthumanism connect to contemporary art?

  Post means after. In this talk, drawing on examples of art shared with you, Fiona will examine artistic, curatorial and pedagogical approaches to and encounters with the presentation and experience of pedagogy alongside contemporary western art framed by modernism, postmodernism and posthumanism.

  In modernism authority and agency reside in the creator – the artist, the teacher, the expert. As we examine the posts, this idea is contested. In postmodernism, authority is distributed via the idea of multiple realities to students, to gallery visitors, and others. In posthumanism, in the context of global warming and other crises, the authority of humans is contested, and agency is redistributed to consider the rights of all living beings and lands.

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• VADEA Curriculum Reform Event

  • When
    8 Dec 2025
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online (via Zoom)

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  Join us on the 8th of December to gain valuable insights into the draft NSW Year 11-12 Visual Arts and Visual Arts Life Skills syllabuses.

  Discover effective approaches to reading the draft documents and explore the key changes. You’ll also hear from a range of cross-sector guests who will unpack the opportunities and important areas for feedback.

  We encourage all members to engage in the consultation process; your feedback is vital in shaping the future of Visual Arts education and ensuring that our curriculum reflects the rigour and diversity of our field.

  We look forward to working alongside you to ensure we have a curriculum that meets the needs of students, supports teachers, and reflects the rich and evolving landscape of Visual Arts education in NSW.

  Please provide your feedback on the draft syllabus here before Friday 19th of December:

  https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/news/syllabus-consultations

  At the end of this workshop, VADEA will share a link to a survey inviting members to provide feedback on the 11-12 Visual Arts and 11-12 Visual Arts Life Skills Syllabuses. The feedback collected will inform VADEA's recommendations to NESA.

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• VADEA 2026 Conference

  • Start
    22 May 2026
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    9:30 AM
  • End
    23 May 2026
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    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Liverpool Powerhouse - 1 Powerhouse Rd, Casula NSW 2170
  • Spaces left
    320

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  The countdown is on! It is with great anticipation that the VADEA executive invite our incredible community to join us at Liverpool Powerhouse in 2026 on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 May for a conference defined by bold ideas, rich conversations, and a shared commitment to the future of visual arts education. Save the date now! Get ready for dynamic keynotes and a rich program spotlighting curriculum reform. Ticketing information will be released soon. Whether you’re new to the classroom or a long-time advocate, this is the event that brings us all together.

  
  

  VADEA Members will enjoy advanced notification when tickets go on sale, and a discount on admission pricing:

  
  

  VADEA Members:

  $475 Single Day Admission

  $615 Two Day Admission

  
  

  General Ticketing (non-members):

  $495 Single Day Admission

  $740 Two Day Admission

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