General registration is open to all! Our National Arts in Education Conferences aim to serve a diverse group of individuals spanning the arts education field engaged in improving student access to the arts and arts learning.
Click here to access the conference registration form. Registrant categories, pricing, and other details can be found within the registration portal.
The deadline to register is March 9, 2026, or until event capacity is reached.
General registration includes access to all workshop sessions and conference activities, including select meals, Wednesday’s reception, and Thursday’s Capitol Hill event. Access the conference agenda here.
Participants can reserve accommodations through our hotel booking link and receive a special nightly rate of $289 plus tax when they book by March 3, 2026.
While general conference sessions begin the morning of Thursday, March 26, we will be holding an informal networking happy hour Wednesday evening at the conference hotel. If you plan to stay at the conference hotel, please note that guest check-in is at 3:00pm.
General conference sessions will wrap on Friday, between 12:45 and 2:15pm. Hotel check-out is at 12:00pm. YA network members may have targeted meetings until 3:00pm on Friday.
We offer a registrant category for local residents of the DC metro area, priced at $175. This option includes all Thursday sessions and activities, including an offsite evening gathering on Capitol Hill.
The primary site for workshop sessions will be the Westin Washington, D.C. City Center. However, the conference activities also include an offsite gathering on Thursday evening (location and details TBA). Please stay tuned for announcements and logistical details.
If you wish to bring a non-registrant guest to Thursday’s event, you may purchase an event add-on ticket when registering.
YA on the Hill consists of pre-arranged meetings between YA affiliates and elected officials on Capitol Hill. This offering is not included as part of general registration.
Meetings will take place on Wednesday. We encourage other registrants, including those from outside the YA network, to meet with their elected officials during this time. We can help you arrange this! Just let us know.
YA is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and accessible environment for all conference attendees. We ask that participants please indicate on their registration form any accessibility needs or supports that would best allow them to engage fully in the conference.
If you have any specific questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly and let us know.
Session information, including specialized tracks, will be made available on the conference website and agenda. Please stay tuned for details.
If you need to cancel your registration, please contact us for a refund. We are able to issue refunds up until March 9, 2026. Registrants are responsible for contacting their hotel and airline directly to cancel any existing reservations.
We are delighted to provide further information about our organization’s mission, programming, and national network. You can reach our National Offices by calling 212-831-8110 or emailing [email protected].
You can also sign up here to receive our latest news and updates, including conference announcements.
A list of past YA National Arts in Education Conferences (2012-present) can be found here.
In addition, we encourage you to check out our conference photo albums here.
