Join us for the 2024 Oregon Art Education Association conference!

Register before September 27th to get early bird pricing!

Logo by Clint Harpster of Grant HS

The conference will open with a gala at The Schnitzer Collection on the eve of Friday, October 11th, 3:30 – 6:30 and continue on at the newly reimagined art building at Grant High School in Portland, OR on Saturday, October 12th, 7:30 – 3:30.

Learn all about the conference including registration, workshops, and hotel information with the conference brochure: ReImagine 2024 OAEA Conference Brochure

The annual OAEA fall conference is a chance for the OAEA community from across the state of Oregon to come together collaborate, learn new pedagogy and curriculum. Our theme this year, REIMAGINE, celebrates not only the transformation of the old “small” gym into a vibrant new art space but also the limitless potential for reimagining art, art education, and our roles within these evolving landscapes. This conference aims to provide professional development, foster meaningful connections among colleagues and advocate for equitable access to quality art education for all students.

REGISTER HERE! 

All proceeds go to the Oregon Art Education Association. 

If attending the Gala Friday, registration includes a 1.5 presentation, a special 15 minute presentation, complimentary exhibit catalog, food and drinks.If attending Saturday, registration includes a light breakfast, 2 – 1.5 hour workshop, lunch, panel discussion, an afternoon choice of 1- 3 hour workshops. Certificates of PDUs earned will be available for attendees! 

Bundle & save with tickets for both days!!!

OAEA Members and Preservice Teachers attend both events for only $65, and Non-Members attend for $85 if purchased by September 25th.

Price increases to attend both days to $100 (OAEA Members) & $125 (Non-Members) after September 27th!

For tickets to ONLY the Gala Event, Friday October 11th:

OAEA Members and Preservice Teachers: $25, Non-Members: $40.

Prices increases to $45 for Members/Preservice and $65 for non-members after September 27th!

For tickets to ONLY the Saturday October 12th OAEA Conference Workshop:

OAEA Members: $65 Non-Members: $75

Prices increase to $90 after September 27th!

Where to stay while in Portland?

We have secured for generous loving discounts for conference attendees!

Book your stay soon!

Thank you to our 2023 fall conference Arty Afterparty sponsors!

Thank you to these companies for supporting our conference by donating door prizes and swag!

Art educators enjoying a conference workshop!

The Oregon Art Education Association (OAEA) is a professional organization composed of passionate art educators working to make a difference by advocating for the advancement and expansion of quality visual arts education. 

OAEA is a 503 non-profit, an affiliate of the National Art Education Association, and has been in operation since 1973.

Our Mission

The mission of the OAEA is to advocate for the advancement and expansion of quality visual arts education. The Oregon Art Education Association has identified several key areas in which we will be dedicating our efforts in the next few years: 1) focus on the art student; 2) focus on the art teacher; 3) focus on educating the public about the necessity and importance of a strong, consistent art education program taught by highly qualified art educators for all students at all grade levels.