All members can vote for one nominee as President
At InSEA, we believe that art transforms people’s lives.
Gifts in Wills are an important and crucial source of funding, providing lasting support which will help to safeguard InSEA’s ability to enrich more people’s lives now and in the future. Remember InSEA in your will
There are many ways you can make a gift which is both simple and efficient:
Residuary: the amount left over after all other costs, for example, funeral expenses, have been deducted
Pecuniary: a fixed sum of money
Specific: a gift of a particular named item, for example, a painting, building or land
Reversionary: a gift to a loved one for use during his or her lifetime which can then be passed onto a specified charity after this time
Leaving a gift in your will is an effective lasting contribution without any immediate outlay. Legacies left to charities are free from inheritance tax, which means a legacy could result in your tax bill being reduced.
If you have already made a will, you can add an amendment, known as a codicil, which InSEA can provide for you. We do recommend that you consult with your legal advisor when deciding upon making a legacy.
By making a gift to InSEA, you are recognising the work that we do and the difference we make to people’s lives. No gift is too large or too small. Whatever the size, your gift can and will make a difference.
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If you would like to find out more, or have an informal chat please contact the Treasurer, Secretary or President via the CONTACT US page.
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Candidate for President
Dia dhaoibh a cairde! I am a proud Irish woman, an art teacher and a passionate advocate for Art education nationally and internationally. I have almost 40 years teaching experience as an art educator in secondary and higher education. My main research and teaching interests are Initial Teacher Education and Continuing Professional Development of Art educators. I have been an active member for over 20 years, served as InSEA Secretary (2019-2025) and as a World Councillor (Europe). I am a member of the Advocacy and Networking Board and was Chair of the Continuing Professional Development Committee and have extensive experience in all stages of InSEA congress organisation (Regional and World) and worked with all InSEA Boards. I am very familiar with InSEA governance, structure and operations and well-placed to lead as President. I am a skilled communicator, collaborator and networker with excellent organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills. As President, I will adopt an inclusive leadership approach and work tirelessly to : Increase membership from regions that are under-represented in the society, adopt a global perspective on current issues and opportunities in art education and ensure that InSEA members have voice and influence on the development art education policy globally.
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https://www.ncad.ie/directory/view/patsey-bodkin
Candidate for President
I am a neurodivergent artist-research-teacher based in Australia, committed to pluriversal and practice-based art education that centres justice, peace, care, climate change, equity, and accessibility in the Global South. As President of Art Education Australia and a two-term InSEA World Councillor, I have worked across national and international platforms to foster collaborative networks of educators, researchers, and artists. My work across Southeast Asia and the Pacific, including through SWISP Lab and the UNESCO Observatory for Arts Education at The University of Melbourne supports youth-led, sustainable and equitable community-based art education projects that activate art as tools for encountering social, technological, cultural, climate, and environmental justice/s. Initiatives that I co-lead like Hacking the Anthropocene (HAK.io), developed in Australia as part of SWISP lab reflect my commitment to socially engaged, justice-oriented collective art practice. If elected President, I will support InSEA and its members as a space for deep listening, co-creation, and collaboration across regions, worldviews, and lived experiences. These times of collective crises, need InSEA to prioritise accessible, inclusive approaches that recognise the value of diverse bodies, minds, and methods. I believe InSEA can continue to grow and build on its beliefs as a global intergenerational community where artists, artist-teachers, curators, museum educators and art teachers work together to shape educational futures that are just, collective, and creative; building meaningful change through trusted relationships. I don’t seek to lead alone but to walk alongside others imagining otherwise, together.
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https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/776197-kate-coleman
Dear InSEA members,
In the name of the Nomination Election Committee, please accept our apology for the delay in sending you the voting ballots. We had some issues that had to be resolved and want to assure fair and accessible election.
The period for voting for the InSEA world Council 2025-2027 starts 10th May 2025 at 9.00h (UTC time).
In the last InSEA Newsletter (1st May 2025) you already received the link to the information about the candidates available at
https://www.insea.org/world-council-2025-27-elections/
All members may cast a vote for the position of President, two Vice Presidents and three World Councillors in their region. When making decisions please consider the importance of having diverse perspectives reflecting our global community.
The period for voting will close on 24 May 2025 at 12.00h (UTC time)
Members will be sent an email with a one-time link to vote, by the Chair of the Committee (Teresa Eça) via the Treasurer (Celia Ferreira).
Votes will be verified by the InSEA Elections Committee during 30 May – 5 June 2025. Candidates will be contacted individually by the InSEA Elections Committee and informed of their results in the election 6 June 2025. If any candidate wishes to appeal their result in the election, they may do so by contacting the Chairperson of the InSEA Elections Committee during 9 June – 16 June. Results of the InSEA World Council 2025-2027. The election results will be published on the InSEA website on 9 July 2025.
The Nomination Elections Committee
Teresa Eça (Chair); Jonathan Silverman; Maho Sato; Graham Nash; Gabriella Pataky; Glen Coutts.
