Register Now for our Fall Conference to be held at the Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa, and Convention Center in Galveston, Texas from November 14-16, 2024.

We hope you're planning to join all your TAEA colleagues November 14-16, 2024 at the Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa, and Convention Center in Galveston, Texas for our next conference. This page should have all the information you need to make your plans.

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Full Workshop Schedule (Whova)      Workshop Descriptions & Available Tickets

Good news — conference fees will remain the same as last year. The fee structure and dates to have your registration completed are listed below. Registration is now open.

You must be a current member or guest of a current member to attend.

	Early Registration Through 10/25	Normal Registration 10/26-11/10	On-Site Registration After 11/10
Active Member	$130	$145	$170
Associate Member	$130	$145	$170
Retired Member	$124	$139	$139
Full-Time College/ University Student 1	$0	$0	$0
Institutional Member	$275	$275	$275
TAEA Fellow	$70	$70	$70
Saturday Sessions Only	$99	$99	$99

¹ Pre-service art education students must email a copy of their conference registration receipt along with a copy of their current, valid college or university ID to by 11/10/2024. Also, pre-service students are required to attend the Student Division meeting on Saturday and must volunteer for two hours of service while attending conference. Please contact Chelsi Johnston at or 346-812-4071 to sign up for a time.

President's Message

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We are excited to invite you to the Texas Art Education Association 2024 Conference in Galveston! Join us in celebrating Art Education in Texas through engaging workshops, insightful lectures, vendor exhibits, awards, and other special events. This year's theme is Cosmic Connections — a perfect opportunity to gather with friends and colleagues as we explore new horizons together.

We look forward to seeing you in Galveston!

Linh Nguyen

 

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Hotel Information

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Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa, and Convention Center
Galveston, Texas

Make your hotel reservations soon!

TAEA has negotiated a group rate for November 14-16, 2024 at our conference hotel. Unfortunately, it appears that our block of rooms at the Moody Gardens Hotel for the 2024 TAEA Conference is full. You can click the Book Now button below to see if there have been cancellations, or check the list of alternatives.

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Pre-Conference STAR

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TAEA Star - Pre-Conference 2024
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2024 TAEA Conference Information Safety Tips Here is Your Chance to Win at Conference!   Membership Teacher's Letter to Administrators (Word) — Use this template as a starting point to request support from your administrator for attending the conference.   Artisan's Market — Friday, November 15 — Registration Open More Information | Register Now   General Session Speakers Reginald Adams — Friday, November 15, 2024 David Maldonado — Saturday, November 16, 2024

Experience Institutes, Tours, Ticketed Events, and Workshops Full Workshop Schedule (Whova) — note that this is periodically updated to reflect any changes. Descriptions & Available Tickets — Click this link to see which ticketed workshops are already full. If your top picks are full — DON'T WORRY! There are over 175 workshops that do not require a ticket to attend. Get Involved Art and Soul Auction Flyer (PDF) Visual Art Administrators of Texas (VAAT) Admin Division Meeting — The VAAT meeting will take place on Thursday, November 14 from 4-8 PM during the annual TAEA Conference in Galveston. Many topics will be covered appropriate to those who supervise Visual Art programs. This is also one of the items on the District of Distinction rubric. In addition, we are planning separate sessions at the conference for Aspiring Fine Arts Administrators, District of Distinction 101, and the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). Become a Conference Volunteer   Other Info Check out this year's great t-shirt design! In order to make sure your t-shirts are available when you come to conference, orders must be in by October 30. Some extras will be available for purchase on-site along with patches, decals, and ball caps. Click on image for a larger view.