Central Conference

Conference Theme: EBB and FLOW: A Central Coast Art Journey

Location: Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main Street, Cambria CA 93428

Primary Conference Date: Saturday, November 15

Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Optional Saturday Evening Event: Saturday, November 15 - Art Opening at the Cruise Control Gallery, 1075 Main Street, Cambria CA

Optional Sunday Morning Event: Sunday, November 16 - Nature Journaling at Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Bluff Trail/guided practice of natural journaling methodology of John Muir Laws

Parking: Limited free parking in Center for the Arts lot. Street parking available; no fee.

Conference Hotels: For the safety of art conference attendees we recommend spending the night. We suggest making reservations as soon as possible for room availability and pricing. A list of hotels near the conference site can be found by clicking here. Your hotel apps are your best bet.

CAEA Community Norms (PDF)

Photos/video may be taken.

CAEA 2025 Conference Registration Fees

Lunch is included in the registration fee.

Please let us know on your registration form if you need accommodations.

Refunds are available up to 30 days before the event; name transfers permitted up to five days prior. Email [email protected] for assistance.

Members

$65

Non-members

$85

College Students

$25

Conference Speakers

KEYNOTE

Jill Thayer PhD
Author, ‘Sojourns: 100 Trails of Enlightenment Inspired by the California Central Coast’

LUNCHEON Speaker

Art Sherwyn
Artist and educator

Contact Information

Vicki Kalivas Smart
Central Area Director
[email protected]