2026 NAEA National Convention
Organized by National Art Education Association (NAEA)
Engage with your vibrant professional community in person at the largest gathering of visual arts education professionals in the world.
- Dates
- Mar 5-7, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Deadline
- Feb 5, 2026
- Attendees
- 10,000
- Vendors
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About this conference
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. The convention offers hundreds of in-person sessions, including General Session keynotes, meetings, and an Exhibit Hall filled with prominent businesses, organizations, and institutions serving the art education field. Additional activities, events, and hands-on workshops are available by purchasing tickets for entry.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorship opportunities include Diamond ($30,000), Platinum ($20,000), Gold, Chicagoland Collaborator ($8,000) packages, and Educational sponsorships like Keynote Speaker Sponsor ($5,000) and Exhibitor Showcase Workshops ($1,500). Scholarship sponsorships such as the NAEA Scholarship Sponsor ($14,000) and First Time Attendee Scholarship Sponsor ($7,500) are also available. pARTy sponsorships include DJ ($5,000), Photo Booth ($5,000), and Food Station ($4,000). Sessions/Amenities sponsorships feature a Wellness Lounge ($7,500) and First Time Attendee Session Co-Host ($5,000). Branding sponsorships include Lanyard ($10,000), Tote Bag ($15,000), Hotel Key Card Sleeves ($9,500), Grand Feature LED Wall ($8,000), Riverside Exhibit Hall Escalator Cling ($8,000), Lobby Level Escalator Floor Clings ($5,500), Skybridge Floor Clings ($5,500), and Ribbon Wall ($4,000). Digital Playground Lead Sponsor ($20,000), Co-Sponsor ($15,000), and Exhibitor ($7,500) options are also available. Other marketing opportunities include Mobile App Push Notifications ($750 each), Eblasts ($2,000 each), Tote Bag Product Insert ($2,000), Tote Bag Insert ($1,250), and Convention Attendee Mailing List ($750).
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