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 evening’s National Reception. Access the conference agenda here.
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.
YA network Advocacy Teams should plan to arrive on Tuesday, March 24, for Wednesday’s YA on the Hill activities.
General conference sessions will wrap on Friday, between 12:45 and 2:45pm. 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 the offsite National Reception.
The primary site for workshop sessions will be the Westin Washington, D.C. City Center. Conference activities also include a Thursday evening gathering at Planet Word Museum, a 10-minute walk from the conference hotel.
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 affiliate advocacy teams and elected officials on Capitol Hill. This offering is not included as part of general registration.
Meetings will take place on Wednesday, March 25. 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.
Sessions are organized into four specialized tracks: Teaching Artists, Educators & School Staff, Program Administrators, and Executive Leaders & Board Members.
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].
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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.
