b'ILL UMINATINGTINGILLUMINAREGION 20 REGION 20 A Bright Start to the Year This summers Region 20 Mini-Conference, Illuminating Region 20, shined a spotlight on San Antonio and the surrounding areas. Asoneofthefastest-growingregionsin TAEA, our focus was on expanding support to districts and cities that currently dont have activemembers,andfindingmeaningful ways to get them involved.Attendeesenjoyedhands-onsessions, includingapracticalworkshoponmatting artwork without a mat cutter, and a vibrant luminarieslessonledbylocalartistand educator Luis Valderas. Luis also delivered aninspiringmessage,encouragingusto remember that we are artists firstnot just teachersandtodedicateafewminutes each day to our own creative practice. Those small moments, he reminded us, add up over time.We left the event feeling inspired, recharged, and excited to kick off a new school year with fresh energy and creative momentum!SpecialcredittoMoeDoebbler,Ambra Hernandez & Celeste Tillman for putting this mini conference together.'