Registration to the NAEA National Convention includes in-person access to hundreds of sessions (including General Session/Keynotes), meetings, and the Exhibit Hall. Additional activities, events, and hands-on workshops are available by purchasing a ticket in advance (while supplies last). Transportation, accommodations, and meals are not included with registration.

All NAEA27 programming will take place in person in New York City. Keynote and Artist Series sessions will be recorded and available to registrants after the Convention. No other programming will be recorded.

Please see the 2027 National Convention registration rates HERE. Please note: There is a tiered registration rate. Register early to get the best rates.

You can register online here (recommended), over the phone by calling NAEA Member Services at 800-299-8321 (Tuesday–Friday, 10am–3pm ET), on-site during the Convention at the NAEA Registration Desk, or by using THIS PRINTABLE FORM.

No, prepayment is required. We accept payments by check and credit card. Cash will not be accepted if you register on-site. If you require an invoice for your school or district to pay for your registration, please register online. When you get to the checkout screen, click on “Bill Me” and hit submit. The system will email you an invoice. Once the payment is received by NAEA, we can process your registration.

Yes! You can now use PayPal’s “Pay in 4” feature to split your NAEA purchases (including membership and Convention registration) into 4 interest-free installments! PayPal’s “Pay in 4” is available for any payments made through PayPal on NAEA’s website.

How it works:

• Select PayPal Checkout as your payment method at checkout.
• Click on the PayPal button in the bottom right corner with the words “Pay Now or Pay Later” underneath.
• Log into your existing PayPal account or create a new PayPal account.
• Select “Pay in 4.” You’ll see the price breakdown and dates of each of the 4 payments, with no interest or hidden fees.
• Agree to the payment terms and pay in PayPal.

National Convention registration must be canceled before January 29, 2027, and a $75 cancellation fee per registration will be assessed. After January 29, 2027, no refunds will be issued. Preconvention registration fees are non-refundable. NAEA is unable to refund registration fees due to inclement weather or communicable diseases.
Questions? Please contact NAEA Member Services (Tuesday­­–Friday, 10am–3pm ET) at members@arteducators.org or 800-299-8321.

Please Note: If you cancel your NAEA27 registration, it does not constitute cancellation of your hotel reservation or other travel arrangements. You will need to take the necessary steps to cancel any hotel reservations and/or travel arrangements made regarding the National Convention.

No. There is currently no set capacity for NAEA27. Registration will be open through the duration of the Convention. Should that outlook change, we will make sure to provide that information via our website and email communications.

We do want to note that there are physical space limitations for the General Session/Keynote Ballroom. As such, the NAEA Team is working to create an optimal National Convention experience for all attendees that will include livestreaming General Sessions/Keynote to guest rooms and providing overflow viewing locations.

Yes, registrants are permitted to bring a guest with the purchase of a guest registration. There is a limit of one guest per attendee, and guest registrations can be purchased online here (recommended), over the phone by calling NAEA Member Services at 800-299-8321 (Tuesday–Friday, 10am–3pm ET), on-site during the Convention at the NAEA Registration Desk, or by using this printable form.

Individuals registering as guests must accompany a paid registrant and should not be educators seeking professional learning. Guests do not receive access to archived programming or professional learning credit for attendance.

No, meals are not included as part of the 2027 National Convention experience. The New York Hilton Midtown and the Sheraton New York Times Square have several outlets that NAEA27 attendees can take advantage of during session break times. There are various food outlets in immediate proximity of the hotel. The NYC Tourism web page has a great tool to search local restaurants. Click here to find great food in the Big Apple!

Please Note: No food outlet options will be available in the NAEA27 Exhibit Hall or throughout the hotel meeting space.

Yes, the National Art Education Association offers several scholarship opportunities for to support art educators seeking further professional learning. Please see this page for scholarship information.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are the best airports to use when arranging air travel for NAEA27. These are the primary airports for New York, NY, and are about 10–16 miles from Midtown Manhattan and the NAEA27 Headquarter Hotels. Travel times from each airport takes about 30–80 minutes, heavily depending on the time of day, traffic, and transportation mode. There are no complimentary shuttles from any of the neighboring airports. Please reference the links above to learn more about ground transportation options.

Yes, NAEA has partnered with Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines to offer discounted fares to NAEA27 attendees. Visit our Travel & Housing web page to take advantage of discounted air fares!

Port Authority NY NJ—Midtown Terminal and New York Penn Station (NYP)—Moynihan Train Hall are the closest regional bus and rail stations, respectively, to Midtown Manhattan and the NAEA27 Headquarter Hotels. Travel times from each station takes about 15 minutes, depending on time of day, traffic, and transportation mode. Please reference the links above to learn more about bus and rail service options and ground transportation options.

The full listing of hundreds of sessions will be available soon! Please keep an eye on your email inbox, as well as the NAEA27 website, for details.

Programming is selected from proposals submitted by colleagues representing elementary, middle level, secondary, higher education, preservice, museum education, supervision and administration, and more, following a careful review process. Extra care has been taken to ensure content is relevant to the 2027–2028 school year. In addition, specially selected keynotes and featured artists will deliver presentations.

Yes. All Keynote and Artist Series sessions will be recorded and available to registrants following the Convention. However, there is no “virtual” component to NAEA27 programming. All sessions will take place in person, and archived sessions are limited to the General Sessions and Artist Series sessions.

Several Hands-On Workshops are available at NAEA27 for an additional fee. Each workshop has limited capacity to facilitate more direct instruction and engagement for participants. You must be registered for the Convention to purchase tickets. Tickets must be purchased in advance of the workshop. Tickets tend to sell out quickly, so we recommend you purchase tickets as early as possible. Ticketed workshops will be announced and available for purchase soon.

Registrants have access to hundreds of concurrent sessions included with your registration cost. Most National Convention programming is available to attendees at no additional cost. Sessions requiring purchase of a ticket, including Ticketed Hands-On Workshops, Special Events, and Preconventions, will be listed as such. Ticket fees help cover the cost of supplies, activities, and amenities for these NAEA27 workshops and events. If you choose not to purchase tickets for Hands-On Ticketed Workshops or other events, you will still have access to hundreds of no-cost sessions to attend.

NAEA historically hosts 1-day Preconvention learning experiences the day prior to core Convention programming. Preconvention learning experiences offer National Convention registrants space to engage in deeper dialogue, experience rich community-based programming, and contribute to the national initiatives based upon NAEA Divisions, Interest Groups, or focus areas. NAEA27 Preconventions will be announced in November 2026.

Yes. This year’s Artisans Gallery will take place on Thursday, March 4, 7–10pm at the Sheraton New York Times Square just outside the Opening Night pARTy. NAEA27 Artisans Gallery applications will open in January 2027 and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis until we reach our vendor table capacity limit. Artisan Gallery tables are $50 per table.

More details about applications, reserving a vendor table, and location are coming soon.

Yes. This year’s Opening Night pARTy will take place on Thursday, March 4, 7–10pm at the Sheraton New York Times Square. National Convention registrants must purchase a ticket for admission to the Opening Night pARTy. Tickets will be available for purchase soon.

Yes, each year the National Convention hosts an Exhibit Hall filled with prominent businesses, organizations, and institutions serving the art education field. Access to exhibitors will be available from 11:00am to 4:00pm on March 4 and 5, and from 11:00am to 3:00pm on March 6. Exhibitors will be listed on the NAEA National Convention web page and the mobile app. The NAEA27 Exhibit Hall will be in the Americas 1 & 2 Exhibit Hall on the 3rd floor of the New York Hilton Midtown Hotel. 

Only the National Convention General Session keynotes and Artist Series will be recorded and available to registrants following the Convention. There is no official “On Demand” or “Virtual” component for NAEA27.

Yes. Please alert the NAEA registration desk of your missing item. All lost and found items will be delivered to the HRC security office at the end of each day of the Convention. You can also contact the HRC security team by dialing 4646 from your guest-room phone or visit the front desk to be connected with a member of the HRC security team regarding the lost item.  

With the exception of service animals, pets are not allowed at Hyatt Regency Chicago. If you have any questions about the policy, please contact the hotel directly at 312-565-1234. 

 *HRC welcomes guests with disabilities traveling with their service animals. Service animals are not pets and are not subject to this Pet Policy. For more information, please contact the hotel. 

Yes. HRC only offers valet parking on-site at the hotel at a rate of $87 per night. Valet parking is available at the Hyatt Regency Chicago with unlimited in-and-out privileges during your stay at the hotel. *Please note that the vehicle clearance height in the garage is 6 feet 8 inches. 

A number of self-parking options are available nearby, the closest being 111 East Wacker. Please visit those individual websites for pricing and availability. 

HRC does not independently provide these services. Individuals needing a wheelchair or scooter rental are recommended to contact:  

Scootaround
844-745-0541 

HRC does not independently provide this service. We recommend storing your coat and/or luggage with your hotel bell stand prior to your departure.