International Association of Art in Early Childhood

14/05/2026

I’m very pleased to announce that the post 2025 conference edition of the Art in Early Childhood Research Journal is now live. lots of articles to inspire reflection and practice. Read them and my editorial via the link below.

This post Wollongong 2025 IAEC conference edition of the International Art in Early Childhood Research Journal articulates a powerful collective message: visual arts pedagogies are not an “extra” in early childhood education. Rather, they are a transformative force; shaping identity, belonging, ...

24/04/2026

Save the dates!! This conference and the people who attend every two years are so inspiring and sustaining. Plan to be there!!

The 11th Biennial International Art in Early Childhood Conference 2027 will take place from July 14 to 16, 2027, at Capilano University's Squamish Campus in B.C., Canada. "Capilano University invites you to join a welcoming community gathering where visual arts, early childhood, place, and materials...

02/03/2026

If you want to think more deeply about stencils, worksheets and templates- and consider which choices honour children- take a read of my latest blog. Co-authored with Melanie Finlay from Edgeworth Community Preschool, the blog looks not only at the yes or no arguments, but the nuances that result when you consider both children and the definitions associated with the words we use.

Dr G*i Lindsay and Melanie Finlay (Educational Leader and 2IC. Edgeworth Community Preschool). Melanie Finlay Edgeworth Community Preschool is a small 20-place service where children are recognised…

22/10/2025

We also thought many of you will be happy to see this long awaited book published 💜

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22/10/2025

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A BIG and very exciting announcement (which has been ruminating for a couple of years in my mind) is becoming a reality in 2026! Contact me to lock in your 2026 training and professional learning support requests!

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05/09/2025

Remembering the Wollongong Art in Early Childhood conference with Joy!! It was so great to welcome delegates from around the world to the GONG!
If you’re submitting an article for the journal - keep writing to meet the deadline 💜

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15/08/2025

Listen to Dr Sylvia Kind announce the location of the 11th International Art in Early Childhood Conference at Capilano University, Squamish campus, CANADA.
Save the dates - July 13-17. IT IS GOING TO BE WONDERFUL!!

Listen to Dr Sylvia Kind announce the location of the 11th International Art in Early Childhood Conference at Capilano University, Squamish campus, CANADA. S...

23/07/2025

During our conference several speakers were invited as guests on the UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia UOW Early Start podcast with Professor Lisa Kervin. Listen to Debi Keyte-Hartland (Early Years Ed) here.

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How can adults can support young children to incorporate art into their every day? Today Lisa and Debi discuss embracing opportunities for children’s meaning making through drawing and play, and the r

15/07/2025

So glad to hear how the 19th International Association of Art in Early Childhood conference in Wollongong fed the heart, soul and mind of so many educators and creatives.

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13/07/2025

Thanks for sharing your experiences of this very special conference 💜

🌈✨ What an incredible honour it was to present at the 10th International Art in Early Childhood Conference in Wollongong! Together with my incredible colleague, Nakita Sparkes we shared insights in our session, “Joyful Connections: Visual Arts as a Catalyst for Holistic Learning in Early Chil...