Conferences

Make meaningful connections and grow as an educator, artist, and leader at NAEA state, regional, and national conferences.  

State & Regional Conferences

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State Conferences

Connect, learn, and share with visual arts educators in your state or geographic region through these convenings. Check your state association website for more information about local conferences events.

Regional Leadership Conferences

NAEA Regional Leadership Conferences connect aspiring and seasoned arts education leaders in their geographic regions for professional learning, collaboration, and inspiration. These conferences take place in odd-numbered years.

National Leadership Conferences

The National Leadership Conference supports and enhances the effectiveness of experienced, new, and aspiring visual arts, design, and media arts education leaders. National Leadership Conferences take place in even-numbered years.

Save the dates for the 2026 NAEA National Leadership Conference, taking place July 23–26, in Washington, DC! 

Past National Leadership Conferences:

  • 2024: National Leadership Conference (Western Region), July 24–27, Detroit, MI
  • 2022 NAEA National Leadership Conference (Western Region), July 20-23, Park City, UT
  • 2020 National Leadership Conference (Pacific Region), July 16-18, Virtual Platform
  • 2018 National Leadership Conference (Southeastern Region), July 23-26, Charleston, SC
  • 2016 National Leadership Conference (Eastern Region), July 27-30, Washington, DC
  • 2014 National Leadership Conference (Western Region), July, Santa Fe, NM
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