Conference Registration NOW OPEN!
Join us for the AAEA 2026 “Unplugged” Conference
This year's theme of “Unplugged” will inspire us to tune into nature at camp with a 90's nostalgia vibe.
The conference takes place October 16 -18th, 2026 at Friendly Pines Camp in Prescott, Arizona!
Head on over to our Conference Page to register and for all information.
The AAEA State Flag contest is an opportunity to showcase your students’ artwork! Have your students create 2D artwork on the theme “My Community, My Story” to enter the 2026/2027 school year contest. Artwork should also include elements that help identify that the flag represents the state of Arizona.
Here are the details:
Submission Directions:
All art must have two copies of the signed Student Entry Form, attached to the back of the artwork. Artwork without the executed form will not be considered.
Please also fill out the Teacher Registration Form online before bringing artwork to the conference.
You may bring up to 2 submissions per grade band, per teacher to the conference. Grade bands are: K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, and 9th-12th.
Check out our AAEA Summer 2026 Newsletter! It’s packed with important information, take a look!
AAEA Summer 2026 Newsletter: View as PDF
AAEA Summer 2026 Newsletter: View live on Canva
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