National Convention
Join us for the 2027 NAEA National Convention in New York City, March 4–6, and immerse yourself in the pinnacle event of visual arts education. From world-class museums to groundbreaking professional learning, this event offers unparalleled opportunities for all levels of educators, administrators, teaching artists, and museum educators to connect and grow. Don’t miss your chance to collaborate with your vibrant professional community amidst the world’s most iconic art scene. Register now for NAEA27 in NYC and prepare to be inspired!
2027 NAEA National Convention
Convention Location:
New York Hilton Midtown &
Sheraton New York Times Square
Dates:
March 4-6, 2026
Call for Presentations
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, June 30, at 11:59pm ET
NAEA invites YOU to share your expertise, face-to-face, with educators who are committed to NAEA’s mission to “Champion creative growth and innovation by equitably advancing the tools and resources for a high-quality visual arts, design, and media arts education throughout diverse populations and communities of practice.”
For this national professional learning experience, we are seeking diverse and engaging proposals that do the following for the field of visual arts, design, and media arts education:
- Capture learner-centered pedagogy, art project or challenge-based, and are supported by research and practice-based evidence;
- Provide hands-on experiences with new techniques and skills;
- Explore the use of research strategies to inform teaching practice and/or advance the field;
- Inspire leadership among educators and/or learners;
- Engage meaningful debate and dialogue about emerging issues and trends that define the field:
- Showcase strategies for designing curriculum and assessment that support art standards; and/or
- Present diverse ideas in response to timely issues and trends.
Save the Dates!
Save the dates for these upcoming NAEA National Conventions.
March 4–6, 2027
New York, NY, USA
Call for presentations opening Spring 2026.