“I’m very honored by CAEA presenting me with the 2022 Distinguished Art Advocate award. I want to thank you all, and also all the dedicated art teachers across Connecticut.In truth, as art teachers you are ALL art advocates. Every day you advocate for your students, your programs, and your districts.
People have asked me why I continue to be vocal about the arts even after being retired for so many years. I tell them the arts are far more important than just in an art classroom or a certain art program…they are an integral part of our overall society.
I continue to be a vocal advocate because exposing ALL our children to the arts will help to create a society of people who are compassionate team players, who work together to creatively solve problems, and who are open to and respectful of all cultures and races and creeds and individuals and ideas.
So let’s all continue to speak out…because the arts are important to the very well being of our communities, and to the future prospect of a truly cooperative and empowered society.
Thank you!"
Paul Kulikowski
People have asked me why I continue to be vocal about the arts even after being retired for so many years. I tell them the arts are far more important than just in an art classroom or a certain art program…they are an integral part of our overall society.
I continue to be a vocal advocate because exposing ALL our children to the arts will help to create a society of people who are compassionate team players, who work together to creatively solve problems, and who are open to and respectful of all cultures and races and creeds and individuals and ideas.
So let’s all continue to speak out…because the arts are important to the very well being of our communities, and to the future prospect of a truly cooperative and empowered society.
Thank you!"
Paul Kulikowski
Congratulations to the 2022 CÆA Outstanding Art Educators
Outstanding Connecticut Art Educator of The Year:
Joseph Vernali, Manchester Public Schools
Outstanding Middle Level Art Educator:
Christopher DelCoro, Glastonbury Public Schools
Outstanding Secondary Art Educator:
Bryan Wziontko, Rocky Hill Public Schools
Outstanding Art Supervisor and/or Administrator:
Andrew Minor, Farmington Public Schools
Outstanding Higher Education Art Educator
Barbara Solomon, Manchester Community College
Outstanding Museum Art Educator:
Lindsey Fyfe, Wadsworth Atheneum
Distinguished Service to the Profession:
Dolly Curtis, Dolly Curtis Interviews
Scott Shuler Distinguished Art Advocate:
Paul Kulikowski, Retired Simsbury Public Schools
Joseph Vernali, Manchester Public Schools
Outstanding Middle Level Art Educator:
Christopher DelCoro, Glastonbury Public Schools
Outstanding Secondary Art Educator:
Bryan Wziontko, Rocky Hill Public Schools
Outstanding Art Supervisor and/or Administrator:
Andrew Minor, Farmington Public Schools
Outstanding Higher Education Art Educator
Barbara Solomon, Manchester Community College
Outstanding Museum Art Educator:
Lindsey Fyfe, Wadsworth Atheneum
Distinguished Service to the Profession:
Dolly Curtis, Dolly Curtis Interviews
Scott Shuler Distinguished Art Advocate:
Paul Kulikowski, Retired Simsbury Public Schools