MAEA State Conference on Saturday, October 18th, 2025 from 9:00AM-4:00PM will be held in person with an additional optional social hour event after the conclusion of the day. Lunch is included. The conference will have sessions throughout the day for art educators to enjoy from discussions, art-making opportunities, and time to view numerous exhibit spaces and Etchison Davis library that Delaplaine Arts Center has to offer.
Registration is $55 for members and $100 for non-members.
Spaces are limited - please only register if certain you can attend. No refunds.
Please note: Participants may choose to attend FRIDAY or SATURDAY or BOTH!
Saturday, October 18th we will hold a convening at the Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD. The Delaplaine Arts Center is located along the beautiful Carroll Creek in the arts-rich city of Frederick, designated a Maryland Arts and Entertainment District. The Delaplaine Arts Center is a leading arts education center with educational opportunities and experiences in the visual arts through classes, exhibits, and programs. In addition to vibrant studio spaces, they house five main on-site galleries, showcasing works by regional and national artists in more than 50 exhibitions annually. The Delaplaine also houses the Etchison Davis Library, one of the largest, free art reference libraries open to the public in Maryland. More on their current exhibitions can be found here: https://delaplaine.org/exhibitions/
Address: 40 South Carroll Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Delaplaine is located next door to the East All Saints Parking Deck.
Metered street parking is also available.
The Delaplaine is conveniently located next to the Frederick Marc Train Station
https://www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/stops/marc-brunswick
For those who need lodging for the weekend, here are a few suggested places and resources to find the best lodging options in Frederick, MD.
https://www.visitfrederick.org/
https://www.visitationhotel.com/
https://delaplaine.org/visit/etchison-davis-library/
The Etchison-Davis Library at the Delaplaine is one of the largest free art libraries in Maryland —offers more than 3,500 art reference books. The Library Space will be open all day during the conference as a space to research, reflect and plan on your own.