Art Lady: Holly Bess Kincaid

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A mild mannered art lady with a passion for art, Choice-Based and Cross Curricular connections! Originally from the West Virginia Mountains the art lady taught in the hills of Virginia for twelve years and Houston, TX for seven years. The mountains called her home where she teaches in Harrisonburg, Virginia.



Experiences and Awards:​​
  • VAEA President 2020-
  • NAEA School for Art Leaders 2018, Mentor 2019
  • NAEA Southeastern Middle School Art Teacher of the Year 2016
  • Fulbright-Hays Seminar to China 2015 (5 weeks)
  • PBS Digital Innovator
  • Prezi Educator
  • Lowes' Educational Toolbox Grant for "smART spot" 2015
  • HEF Grants "smART spot" gallery 2014, "smART" Portfolios combining art & literacy, "SOARing to New Heights" Kite Project 2015
  • VSTE- Presentation 2014
  • Guest Presenter for KSU & JMU Art Education Depts
  • Skyline Middle School Teacher of the Year 2015
  • VCET Fine Arts Academy George Mason University 2014-2015
  • Transforming Technology Grant 2014-2015
  • Fueling Good for Education Grant 2013 
  • Loft Best in Class Grant 2012
  • National Board Certified Elementary Art Educator Nov. 2011
  • Robinson Elementary Teacher of the Year 2010
  •  HEB Excellence in Education Semi Finalist 2011 & 2009
  •  NAEA Southeastern Middle School Art Teacher of the Year 2006
  •  VAEA Middle School Art Teacher of the Year 2005 & again 2014
  •  Rauschenberg Power of Art Grant 2003
Occupation: Art Lady
  • Harrisonburg City Schools: Skyline Middle School, 2013-present
  • Clear Creek ISD Art Educator, 2006 - 2013 :
         Space Center Intermediate (1yr.) GW Robinson Elementary (6yrs.)
  • Pulaski County, Virginia: Dublin Middle School, 1996-2006
  • Pulaski County, Virginia: Itinerant Elementary Art Teacher in 5 schools, 1994-1996
Education
  • New York University Art, 1999 - 2001
  • West Virginia University Printmaking/Art Education, 1989 - 1994


Personal Art Portfolio

Professional Organizations:

NAEA
VAEA 
TAEA
ADK
​Organizational Service:
VAEA- Secretary
NAEA SE Middle Division Rep.

Tech Hangouts

VCET Teaching Portfolio: https://sites.google.com/site/hollybesskincaid/
TAEA Presentation Website: ccisdfabartideas.weebly.com
NAEA Presentation Website: partnersincurriculum.weebly.com
Instagram: Capitol of Creativity @Artladyhbk
Twitter: ArtladyHBK

Skyline Middle School Artsonia Gallery 2013-current
Space Center Intermediate Artsonia Gallery 2012-2013
Robinison Elementary Artsonia Gallery 2006-2012
Dublin Middle School Artsonia Gallery 2001-2006                       

Presenter:

Studio Habits of Mind: Littles & Middles, NAEA17
           Google Slide Presentation
           Studio Habits Posters
NAEA:2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
VAEA:2013,2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
TAEA:2011
Winter Education Closet Arts Integration Conference 2017
ShareFair at Bridgewater College for PBS Digital Media 2015
​AOE Winter Conference: 2016
Alpha Delta Kappa Chapter: 2016
Presentations : https://prezi.com/user/wtd5c1vyxf3w/_

Art Rocks!
Prezi
Please click the above link to see my Prezi from the ART Rocks presentation in SanDiego.
My music & art inspired playlist on groove shark is here for you to have a listen: groove shark art class playlist
NAEA March 29, 2014
SanDiego, CA
Mr. Parker, the amazing music educator at Robinson Elementary and I joined forces and will be presenting at the National Art Education Association Conference 2012 in NYC!
We are thrilled to have the opportunity to share the potential of when art and music work together.
March 1, 2012 at 1:00
Presentation Website:
Partners in Crime & Curriculum!