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…

From Museum to Classroom: New Approaches to Social-Emotional Learning
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
4:00 - 5:00 PM PST
FREE for NAEA members; $49 for nonmembers

Discover how museums can support social–emotional learning (SEL) in your classroom. This webinar highlights a five-unit, art-based SEL curriculum aligned with the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) framework (a model for applying evidence-based SEL strategies to your community), and explores how museum partnerships can build empathy, reflection, and community. You'll also learn about a self-paced online course that helps educators apply SEL through themes like mindfulness, identity, and agency—complete with practical tools and classroom strategies. Gain fresh ideas and inspiration for integrating SEL into your teaching through the power of art.

These are also recorded and available to watch at later times for WAEA Professional Development Clock Hours.

See Virtual Workshop Page for MORE INFORMATION

Register Here

WAEA Presents...

Seeking Presenter for December...

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NAEA Pacific Region and Museum Education Presents...

Pacific Online Meetings of Partner Organizations and Museums to connect with art educators.

Mondays 12/8, 1/12, 2/9, 4/13, 5/11, and 6/8 from 6pm to 7pm PST.

up to One Clock Hour for WAEA members for each session attended.

See Virtual Workshop Page for Clock Four Form

Annual Events

NAEA NATIONAL CONVENTION

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!

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

WAEA MEETINGS

WAEA MEETING SCHEDULE

WAEA WORKSHOPS

Virtual Workshop Info

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.