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

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Upcoming Conventions

2026: March 5 – 7 | Chicago, IL, USA

2027: March 4 – 6 | New York, NY, USA

2028: April 6 -8 | Phoenix, AZ, USA

This was a wonderful experience that left me inspired and enriched. The keynote speakers,presenters, and workshops provided such a wealth of knowledge and insight.