What to Bring

When the day finally arrives you want to be prepared. The tools you'll need depend on how you registered. Below is what Authors, Artists, and Teachers should bring to the conference at the Milwaukee Art Museum.

The Tools You Need to Bring

Young Authors

Laptop (optional)
Notebook
Pencils
Refillable Water Bottle

Young authors may bring a laptop, but Wi-Fi access is not guaranteed. Be sure to also bring pencils and a notebook.

As you tour the museum, you’ll search for a piece of art that sparks a memory or reminds you of a story from your life. You will use your notebook to record these connections and story ideas—it will serve as a running record of your inspiration throughout the day.

Young Artists

Sketch Artists

Laptop (optional)
Sketchbook
Pencils
Refillable Water Bottle

All participating sketch artists are expected to bring a sketchbook, pencil, and a laptop (Optional. Wi-Fi access is not guaranteed) for the day's work. Additional materials will be available for the final artwork submission.

3D Artists

Laptop (optional)
Sketchbook
Pencils
Refillable Water Bottle

All participating 3D artists are expected to bring a sketchbook, pencil, and a laptop (optional) to develop preliminary work for their final piece. Three-D materials and a documentation station will be available to photograph their work.

Photographers

Laptop (optional)
Camera (cell phone is acceptable)
A way to connect your camera to your computer (optional)
Notebook
Pencils
Refillable Water Bottle

All participating photographers are expected to bring a camera (cell phones are acceptable) and a laptop (optional) to edit their final artwork for submission.

Teachers

Laptop (optional)
Notebook
Pencils
Refillable Water Bottle and/or a Refillable Coffee/Tea Cup

The success of this conference begins and ends with its teachers. Besides your inspiring attitude, we recommend writing teachers bring a notebook for touring the museum and a laptop (Optional. Wi-Fi access is not guaranteed). The laptop will allow you to connect with your students to give feedback but is not mandatory.

Art teachers should bring a sketchbook and laptop (optional). The laptop will enable you to assist students in photographing their work.