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Conference schedule and other information will be posted here when available.
Deadline for Registration: November 1, 2026
Registration will not be accepted after November 1st.
Art Education Conference Fee: $100 (Register as Adult)
Student Fee for Currently Enrolled Graduate Students: $40.00. Lunch is included. (Register as Current Grad Student)
Student Fee for Visiting Undergraduate Students: $20.00. Lunch is not included. ((Register as Non-KU Student)
Kutztown University Students may attend all morning sessions for free. Afternoon workshops and lunch are not included. (Contact Art Office to Register)
Painting Beyond Reality: Using Color, Symbolism, and Imagination to Inspire Creative Expression
Rigo Peralta
Sharadin Studio 206
Painting Beyond Reality: Using Color, Symbolism, and Imagination to Inspire Creative Expression In this three-hour hands-on workshop, internationally recognized artist Rigo Peralta guides participants through a creative painting experience that combines observation, imagination, and personal storytelling. Participants will explore expressive techniques using color, symbolism, composition, and layered painting methods while creating an original artwork. Peralta will demonstrate practical strategies that encourage creativity, artistic confidence, and critical thinking in the classroom. Designed for art educators of all levels, this workshop offers adaptable, classroom-ready techniques that inspire students to develop their own artistic voice. Attendees will leave with a completed painting and fresh instructional ideas.
Rigo Peralta is an internationally recognized Dominican-American contemporary artist celebrated for his vibrant visual language that merges surrealism, abstraction, and Caribbean cultural heritage. Born in San José de las Matas, Dominican Republic, and based in Pennsylvania, Peralta has exhibited extensively throughout the United States and internationally. His paintings explore identity, memory, migration, and the human experience through bold color, symbolic imagery, and dynamic compositions. In addition to his studio practice, he is a dedicated arts educator and curator committed to fostering creativity and cultural dialogue. Peralta’s work is featured in private, corporate, and public collections, earning widespread critical acclaim.