Featuring:
Massimo Ghirardi
Born in Parma in 1968, Massimo received diplomas in Graphic Arts and Applied Arts from the Paolo Toschi State Art Institute in his native city.
An illustrator, graphic artist, and calligrapher, his works can be found in public and private collections in Italy, France, Spain, and Canada, and he is well-known as a heraldic designer specializing in civic heraldry.
Since 1992, he has worked as an atelierista for the Infant-toddler Centers and Preschools Istituzione of the Municipality of Reggio Emilia. He currently works on professional development and research projects with the Reggio Children-Loris Malaguzzi Center Foundation, the Remida Creative Recycling Center of Reggio Emilia, and the Department of Education at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, as well as with other public and private institutions in Italy and abroad.
He contributes articles related to research and professional development in the area of art and creativity to art history and education journals, with particular reference to children’s drawing, art education, and the use of found and recycled materials. He has conducted training courses on these subjects in Italy and abroad.
After residing for forty years in Sala Baganza (province of Parma), Massimo has lived in Sesso, a village in the province of Reggio Emilia, since 2010.
Valentina Violi
Valentina Violi graduated from the University of Bologna in 2000 with a degree in Psychology.
From 2003 to 2010, she worked as a psychologist in a number of contexts, including the University Hospital of Modena, where she was involved in an international research project and also served on the pediatric unit.
In 2008 she began working as a pedagogical coordinator, first for the municipality of Montecchio (province of Reggio Emilia) and subsequently with the Municipality of Reggio Emilia, where she worked on a project on school integration for children with special rights.
Since 2016, she has been working for the Infant-toddler Centers and Preschools Istituzione of the Municipality of Reggio Emilia as a pedagogista, coordinating the early childhood educational services and working on educational projects for children with special rights.
Location:
Conference:
First Baptist Day School
847 Cleveland Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Exhibit:
First Baptist Day School
847 Cleveland Street
Greenville, SC 29601
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Schedule
Lunch will be provided.
Registrations must be completed online. All fees are in U.S. dollars. Written request for refunds must be submitted by March 1st to thresa@reggioalliance.org. There will be a $50 processing fee. Registration closes on March 1, 2020.
Early Bird Rate
$525 (member) or $625 (non-member)
After January 14, 2020
$625 (member) or $725 (non-member)
Lodging
Greenville, SC 29601
SpringHill Suites Greenville Downtown
Greenville, SC 29601
About the City
Greenville, South Carolina is located in between the corridor of Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC and is nestled against the backdrop of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. Greenville boasts a thriving arts scene, numerous historical sites and an emerging culinary scene. Experience the crown jewel of the city by strolling the 355-foot Liberty Bridge at Falls Park on the Reedy overlooking the historic waterfall and unique downtown park. Greenville encompasses big-city amenities that include a 10-block stretch on Main Street that is lined with boutiques and restaurants welcoming a cultural mix of urban sophistication and traditional Southern charm. It is no wonder that Forbes Magazine has named Greenville one of America’s best downtowns.
Weather
Typical March weather patterns in Greenville receive an average high of 65 with a low of 44.
Due to Mother Nature’s unpredictability, please prepare accordingly.
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Cancelations?
Written request for refunds must be submitted by MARCH 1, 2020 to Thresa (contact information below). There will be a $50 processing fee to cancel your registration.
Need More Information?
Contact: Thresa Grove
NAREA Administrative & Membership Coordinator
thresa@reggioalliance.org
770.552.0179