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UPCOMING EVENTS

Support art, artists and these happenings by attending a workshop, an opening or show, a WAEA board meeting or the state/national conference.

Have an Art event coming up?
​​Let the WAEA know and we would love to support you and get the word out
​Here’s what is HAPPENING…
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more info here
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Honoring Indigenous Lands and Peoples: Addressing Myths, Stereotypes, and Misconceptions to Support Art Educators

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 7–8pm ET (4:00-5:00 PM PST)

FREE for NAEA members; $49 for nonmembers
See Virtual Workshop Page for MORE INFORMATION
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WAEA Presents...

Creative Tools in the Cloud: Free Digital Art Resources for Any Classroom Virtual Workshop

Saturday, Oct. 25th, 2025
(*note that this month it is not the 3rd SAT)
10am–11:30pm PST
FREE for everyone! 


zoom link on WAEA.net
https://www.waea.net/virtual-workshop.html

Up to 1.5 clock Hours for WAEA members.

See Virtual Workshop Page for MORE INFORMATION

Annual Events

NAEA NATIONAL CONVENTION

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It is a great time of year to start planning your travel plans, and to get you and your network to the NAEA National Convention

Dates: 
March 5-7, 2026
Location:
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E. Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601

Registration
Register here View the registration rates schedule and NAEA26 policies here.

We want to know if you are presenting... Please email copresident1@waea.net if you are.

The board is looking into supporting WAEA members in this, but need to know the scope of the ask.

Make plans to attend the 2026 NAEA National Convention—March 5-7 in Chicago, IL. NAEA brings thousands of visual arts, design, and media arts education professionals together for this epic event offering hundreds of opportunities for all levels of educators, administrators, teaching artists, and more! Engage in premier professional learning and make meaningful connections at NAEA25. Join us in Chicago and be inspired!
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Check out the previous NAEA Workshop and Speaker Recordings here.

The NAEA National Convention is an annual event providing substantive professional development services that include the advancement of knowledge in all sessions, events, and activities for the purpose of improving visual arts instruction in American schools. As such, it is the world’s largest art education convention.

The three-day Convention includes over 1,000 participatory workshops, panels, seminars for job-alike groups…research reports, discussions, exhibits, and tours…keynote addresses by world-acclaimed educators, artists, researchers, and scholars…with the opportunity to connect with your colleagues from all over the world. Each year, some 110-200 exhibitor booths displaying the latest art textbooks, high-tech software, prints, slides, curriculum materials, equipment, and programs, as well as the latest studio and art history media are made available for examination and review by art educator delegates.


PACIFIC REGION EVENTS

PACIFIC REGION INfo
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WAEA MEETINGS

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WAEA WORKSHOPS

Virtual Workshop Info
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WASHINGTON OSPI ART SHOW

The Annual Superintendent's High School Art Show
Co-hosted by OSPI and WAEA
​Reception and Awards Ceremony


The creators of the WA State YAM Flag is honored along with the WAEA Tribute Award. We need volunteers to help set-up and bring table decorations and refreshments. 
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Questions? Contact WAEA Presidents.​

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  • About Us
  • Join & Connect
    • Join WAEA/NAEA
    • MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
    • SWAG STORE
    • Sponsorship
    • WAEA Clock Hours
    • Regional Interactive Map
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • WAEA Meetings
    • Regional Events
    • Virtual Workshop
    • 2025 Fall Conference
    • Conference Archives
    • NATIONAL & PAC REGION EVENTS
    • Awards >
      • Annual WAEA Awards
      • National Awards
      • WAEA TRIBUTE AWARD
      • Art Educator of the Month
    • Scholarships >
      • Student Scholarships >
        • Scholarship Award Winners
      • Educator Scholarships
    • Art Shows >
      • EDUCATOR EXHIBITS >
        • Teachers as Artists
      • STUDENT SHOWS and Contests >
        • YAM >
          • YAM RUBRICS
        • Superintendent's High School Art Show
  • Publications
    • Splatter Magazine >
      • Splatter Archive
      • Splatter Guidelines
    • WAEA E-News
  • Advocacy
    • Senate Bill 5878
    • Advocacy Topics
    • Advocacy Resources
    • POSITION STATEMENTS
    • Advocacy Events
    • Advocacy Partners
  • EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
    • ED&I Resources
    • WAEA Accessibility Policy
    • Harassment Response Policy
  • Research-Knowledge
  • Board & GOVERNANCE
    • Governance
    • Executive Board
    • Division Reps
    • Committee Chairs
    • WAEA ESD Regional VPs
    • Past Presidents
  • WAEA Partners
    • NAEA & PACIFIC REGION
    • ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
    • Art Museums
  • Resources
    • Visual Art Standards
    • Lesson Plans and Blogs
    • Art for Social Change
  • FC25 Schedule