Events

Since 1965, art educator members of the California Art Education Association have provided leadership that has shaped the field of research and practice in art education and positioned CAEA as the premier professional community for our field in California. CAEA is committed to supporting art educators in their quest to excel as leaders. The CAEA state, regional, and area conferences, special programs, and events explore the multifaceted roles of the art educator through the prism of knowledge, understanding, and leadership.

For information about National Art Education Association events, please visit their website: https://www.arteducators.org/events.

CAEA Central Lesson Swap Workshop
Artist Ties & Sunglasses

September 20, 2025
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Highland High School
2900 Royal Scots Way
Bakersfield, CA
Room 8A

More information below.

CAEA Central Workshop and Lesson Swap "Apple Festival"

October 11, 2025
10:00 - 12:00 pm

Tehachapi High School
Tehachapi, CA

Host: Deb Haberle

CAEA Northern Regional Conference

October 18, 2025

Sacramento, CA

Hosted by the Crocker Art Museum

Details Coming Soon!

CAEA Central Italian Street Painting Festival

October 18–19, 2025

VIA ARTE @ The Marketplace
9000 Ming Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93311

CAEA Central No Host Meet-Up

November 1, 2025
10:00 - 12:00 pm

Smitten Cafe
909 18th Street
Bakersfield, CA

CAEA South Regional Conference

November 15, 2025
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

La Plaza de Cultura y Artes
Los Angeles, CA

Details Coming Soon!

CAEA Central  Regional Conference

November 15–16, 2025

Cambria, CA

More information to follow.

CAEA Central Lesson Swap Workshop

Artist Ties & Sunglasses

Each workshop is free to Central Area CAEA members. Just bring a lesson to deposit in our CAEA SHARE FOLDER.

Non-Members: Cost is $10 and a lesson to share.

Visual Arts Student Teachers: These events are free with a confirmation that you are currently enrolled as a student teacher in the visual arts. Just bring a lesson to share and provide documentation when you sign up.

If you're interested in hosting a future workshop please email Vicki Smart at [email protected].

Save the Date!

CAEA North Regional Conference
October 18, 2025 @ Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento

CAEA Central Regional Conference
November 15–16, 2025 @ Cambria Center for the Arts, Cambria

CAEA South Regional Conference
November 15, 2025 @ La Plaza de Cultura y Artes, Los Angeles

This fall, in place of one state-wide conference, CAEA will host several one-day regional conferences in Northern, Central, and Southern California. These smaller, community focused events will create the opportunity for arts educators across the state to connect with local colleagues, and commune at regional museums and community arts organizations in each area!

Interested in facilitating a workshop? Our 2025 call for workshop proposals form is open now through August 20th!

Each event is being organized by the CAEA Members in that area! If you have any questions, or want to become more involved in a specific event, please reach out to your regional CAEA area directors.

Hope to see you there!

In Community,
Your CAEA State Council