Events

We are excited to invite you to the 2025 NCAEA Fall Conference, taking place October

9–12 in Asheboro, NC! This year’s conference promises to be an inspiring and engaging

gathering for art educators across the state, with opportunities to learn, connect, and grow

both professionally and personally.

Conference Highlights

- Workshops & Presentations – Participate in hands-on sessions and thought-provoking presentations from fellow educators, artists, and leaders in the field.

- Exhibitions & Vendor Fair – Explore innovative resources, tools, and materials to bring fresh ideas into your classroom.

- Networking Opportunities – Build meaningful connections with colleagues and share best practices.

Explore Asheboro & Randolph County

Asheboro offers a unique backdrop for our conference! While attending, take time to enjoy:

- The NC Zoo – The world’s largest natural habitat zoo.

- Seagrove Pottery – The pottery capital of the U.S., where you can meet artists and

experience centuries-old ceramic traditions. 

- Carolina Bronze Sculpture Garden – Explore contemporary sculpture in a beautiful

outdoor setting and enjoy one of four tours of Carolina Bronze on Friday.

- Starworks Center for Creative Enterprise – Discover glassblowing, ceramics, and other

arts in action.

Leadership Opportunities – Regional Chairpersons

As we continue to grow as an organization, we are also seeking members interested in

serving as Regional Chairpersons. Regions 1,2,3 and 8 are up for re-election. This important leadership role helps connect educators across your region and ensures that local voices are represented within NCAEA.

Responsibilities include:

- Serving as a point of contact between members in your region and the NCAEA board.

- Helping to share professional development opportunities and resources.

- Encouraging membership and engagement in NCAEA/NAEA.

- Supporting communication and collaboration among art educators locally.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to nominate yourself (or someone else), please let us know—we’d love to hear from you!

We hope you will join us in Asheboro, October 9–12, for a memorable and enriching

conference experience. Your participation makes NCAEA strong, and we cannot wait to celebrate the creativity, innovation, and dedication of our community together.