About this Event
The Louisiana Art Education Association invites art educators, administrators, teaching artists, and advocates across the state to Grambling State University for our 2026 Fall Conference. Two days of professional learning, connection, and shared purpose, grounded in a simple truth: every child has a right to create.
BOGO ticket sales from 8/31-10/1 for members and non-members!
What to Expect
Keynotes: From Riverdale to the Real World, with Nancy Silberkleit, and an afternoon conversation with Rodrecas L. Davis, M.F.A. Interim Department Head
Professor at Grambling University, and the Black Creatives Circle of North Louisiana.
Breakout sessions and workshops led by Louisiana art educators
Networking and community-building across grade levels and regions
Teacher Art Raffle
Awards Banquet
LAEA business updates and advocacy briefing
Who Should Attend
K-12 visual art educators, arts administrators, teaching artists, museum and community arts educators, art education students, and anyone invested in equitable access to creative education across Louisiana.
Check out the Agenda.
Book your stay at the Courtyard by Marriot Ruston
Event venue & nearby stays
Grambling State University, 403 Main Street, Grambling, United States
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