Visual & Media Arts Education

STate education specialist in visual & media arts

Perpich Center’s Visual and Media Arts Education Specialist plays a crucial role in professional and curriculum development, standards implementation, and the advancement of visual and media arts programs in schools across Minnesota. Responsible for statewide workshops, networks, and innovative initiatives that promote visual and media arts education, the Visual and Media Arts Education Specialist collaborates with school districts, teachers, administrative teams, and post-secondary teacher preparation programs.

Jeremy Holien is Perpich Center’s Visual and Media Arts Education Specialist. He is a renowned presenter on the cognitive value of arts education, artistic literacies, 21st century fluencies, and public policy centered in the arts. Customized workshops and meetings are available to meet a school’s needs including virtual professional development opportunities such as training, webinars, and presentations.

As a co-author of the National Core Arts Standards in Media Arts (2014) and of the Minnesota Academic Standards in the Arts – Media Arts (2008 & 2018), Jeremy Holien brings extensive experience and is exceptionally well-prepared to support your educational needs. His expertise covers a wide range of topics including:

  • Curriculum mapping
  • Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through the Arts
  • Standards-based grading
  • Arts Advocacy and Public Policy
  • Standards implementation
  • Interdisciplinary Curriculum Development
  • Assessment in the visual & media arts classroom
  • Leadership Development for Arts Educators
  • Distance & online education
  • Art Education Research and Best Practices
  • Culturally relevant teaching
  • Mentoring and Coaching for Arts Educators
  • Student voice and choice
  • Utilizing Data for Arts Program Improvement
  • Artistic literacy in the arts
  • Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction
  • Visual & media arts program development
  • Differentiated Instruction in the Arts
  • Technology Integration in Arts Education
  • Inquiry-Based Learning in Arts Education
  • STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) Education
  • Reflective Practice and Continuous Improvement for Arts Educators
  • Project-Based Learning in the Arts
jeremy holien, visual & media arts education specialist

jeremy.holien@pcae.k12.mn.us  |  763-279-4185

Holien started his career teaching visual art in Hibbing Public Schools, but spent most of his career teaching visual and media arts, as well as serving as the Arts Department Coordinator for the Northfield Public Schools. He has taught all age levels PK-adult and has served Perpich Center as the State Visual & Media Arts Education Specialist since 2009. Holien has been honored with receiving the:

  • 2006 TIES Exceptional Teacher Award
  • 2015 Distinguished Service within the Profession Award for Arts Educators of Minnesota
  • 2015 School of Art Leaders with the National Art Education Association
  • 2016 Public Broadcasting System (PBS) Digital Innovator Award

 

Holien’s significant contributions to state and national arts education initiatives include:

  • Serving as the Western Region Director, Director-elect, and Director of the Supervision & Administration Division for the National Art Education Association from 2019 to 2023.
  • Being honored as the National Art Education Association’s 2020 Conference Director, leading the world’s largest visual art education conference.

Holien remains dedicated to advancing visual and media arts education and supporting educators across Minnesota and beyond.

“Perpich Center for Arts Education has been an invaluable resource for me personally and professionally. I have been able to take part in a series of art teacher classes that have been centered around increasing my media arts skills as well providing myself and my colleagues with resources from the library/media center.”

Kevan Nitzberg, Visual/Media Arts Instructor, Anoka High School

“Though we work with state and national standards, instruction is entirely local. Our visual and media arts education specialist from Perpich helps us connect our local classrooms with others around the state, enabling us to share real classroom solutions to big-picture standards.”

Deb Hannu, Visual/Media Arts Instructor, Duluth Public Schools

“Through Perpich, I am able to come together with educators from around the state to share ideas, grow in our understanding of diversity in the arts, and develop deeper, more meaningful lessons for our students.”

Christin Congdon, Elementary Art Teacher, Minnetonka Public Schools

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Visual & Media Arts Education Resources for Teachers and Administrators

 

Standards & Benchmarks

 

Tools

 

Explore the Perpich Library for book lists and other resources

 

Professional Organizations

VISUAL & MEDIA ARTS EDUCATION SPECIALIST WORKSHOPS

Workshop Examples

  • Mixing Media: A Summer Workshop for Arts Educators
  • Nature Remixed: Digital Art, Photography, & Experimental Video Workshop
  • 21st Century Art Assessment: Measuring Student Learning in the Art Classroom
  • Above Standard: Advancing Your Art Program with Innovative Implementation of the Minnesota Visual & Media Arts Standards
  • Visual & Media Arts Classroom Visits
  • Presenting and Directing the 2020 National Art Education Association Conference – Minneapolis Convention Center
Search the Perpich calendar for upcoming Professional Development events

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCE PROGRAMS DIGITAL RESOURCES

K-12 Arts Standards
Reflective Artist Award
Arts Integration
Native Authors & Artists
Research Tools
What to Look For in the Arts

 

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