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March 26-28, 2026
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
CASSIE STEPHENS
Cassie Stephens has taught art in Nashville, Tennesee for 25 years. She is known for sharing her lessons and resources on her blog and YouTube channel to show what works for her and her students in her art room. We are excited to hear from her as one of our keynotes and special guest presenter making felted creations and weaving.
Before conference, please join us in reading from one of Cassie's books, "Art Teacherin' 101" for our Spring Book Study. This group will meet virtual in the spring semester. We will have the final session onsite at spring conference. Participants can earn graduate credit from Lindenwood for participating and/or utilize their reading for required PD hours.
DR. SARAH CRESS ACKERMANN
Sarah Cress Ackermann is currently working as the Chair of Art Education at the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. She is also the NAEA supervision Administration Representative. She excels in mentoring educators, using innovative approaches, and encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Calling all Arts Leaders and Administrators! Sarah will be leading a half-day super session to help you connect with other Arts Administrators and grow your role. She hopes to give you the tools to empower visual art educators in your district, guide engaging professional development and improve district-wide initiatives.
OFFSITE WORKSHOPS
OFFSITE WORKSHOPS
Cape Arts Council
Catapult Gallery
CreativeEwe
SEMO River Campus
Arts Annex - SEMO Alumni Show
Riverside Pottery
SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTERS
SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTERS
Alissa Bleche | Combating Trauma with Art
Barb Bailey & Painted Wren Art Gallery | Painting for a Cause
Danielle Crites | Adaptive Art Strategies
Craig Thomas | Plein Air & Chalk Artist
OTHER CONFERENCE OPPORTUNITIES
OTHER CONFERENCE OPPORTUNITIES
Make sure to participate fully in the conference by bringing and buying items from our silent auction or art-a-palooza raffle, selling your work at Bizarre Bazaar, visiting our vendors, displaying student and member artworks in our juried competitions, sign up to complete documents for graduate credit through Lindenwood.
HOTEL INFORMATION
We are lucky to have multiple nearby options for our attendees this year! Please confirm your hotel rooms by 2.27.25 otherwise they will be released to the public.
PREFERRED (conference hotel):
Location: Drury Plaza Hotel & Convention Center in Cape Girardeau, MO
Address: 3351 Percy Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Rate: $129 per night (includes buffet breakfast & evening kickback)
Booking Link | Phone: (573) 334-7151
OVERFLOW (nearby hotels):
Location: Drury Inn & Suites
Address: 3303 Campster Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Rate: $119 per night (includes buffet breakfast & evening kickback)
Booking Link | Phone: (573) 339-9500
Location: Pear Tree Inn Cape Girardeau West
Address: 103 Cape West Pkwy, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Rate: $89 per night (includes hot breakfast)
Booking Link | Phone: (573) 651-300
CONFERENCE PRICING
NEW! Sponsor a Student
NEW! Sponsor a Student
Help a student attend Spring Conference and donate the cost of their registration - $60
SPONSORS
SPONSORS
CALL FOR SPONSORS AND VENDORS
CALL FOR SPONSORS AND VENDORS
If you would like to support visual art educators and their students, please consider being a sponsor. Tax deductible donations here. Other ways to support our Spring Conference and advertise your company, business, or products, see our vendor page.
PRESENTING
PRESENTATION PROPOSALS ARE BEING ACCEPTED
Proposals are due by January 15th. Presentation supplies can be reimbursed up to $35 per presentation. Presenters will be notified late January of their acceptance (if you need confirmation prior to this date please reach out).
For more information please contact :
MAEA President-Elect: Sarah Luttrell at president.elect@maea.net
PLANNING
PLANNING FOR THE EVENT IS ONGOING
SIGN UP HERE TO JOIN THE MONTHLY MEETINGS
For more information please contact:
MAEA President: Rosie Ziegler at president@maea.net
Conference Chairs: Jon & Meg Daniels at spring.conference@maea.net
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
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