National Convention
Engage with your vibrant professional community in person at the largest gathering of visual arts education professionals in the world! Make art and lasting connections while experiencing limitless, quality professional learning options—no matter what your professional focus may be. This is visual arts education in action. Don’t miss it!
Make plans to attend the 2026 NAEA National Convention—March 5-7 in Chicago, IL!
Convention Location:
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E. Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
Dates:
March 5-7, 2026
Bring NAEA26 Keynote Speaker Bisa Butler’s Art Into Your Classroom
Scholastic Art, the National Art Education Association (NAEA), and Artsonia invite you to help your learners discover the transformative power of portraiture and fiber art with this classroom lesson developed by acclaimed artist, educator, and NAEA26 keynote speaker, Bisa Butler. This internationally collaborative project helps your students explore identity, color, and storytelling through textile art/paper craft, while having their artwork exhibited nationally online!
Resources to help you get to NAEA26
Letter of Support
Present this letter to administrators and institutions to support your attendance at NAEA26.
Make Your Case Document
Use this document help make your case for attending NAEA26.
Scholarships
Help fund your professional learning experience.
So Much Content, So Little Time.
Explore the Keynote and Artist Series speakers for the 2026 NAEA National Convention, taking place March 5–7 in Chicago, IL. Alongside hundreds of concurrent sessions, these dynamic voices will spark new ideas and inspiration for your work as an artist and educator!
Save the Dates!
Save the dates for these upcoming NAEA National Conventions.
March 5–7, 2026
Chicago, IL, USA
Call for presentations opening Winter 2026.