Open Studio Conversations

NAEA's monthly Open Studio Conversations highlight topics of interest for art educators to spark conversation around ideas in the field. Registration is FREE for all! Invite your colleagues to this monthly community gathering to exchange ideas.

To suggest a topic for an Open Studio Conversation, please contact Laura Grundler, Director of Learning and Program Development at Igrundler@arteducators.org.

 Stay tuned for upcoming Open Studios—they will be announced below.

 Please note that live and on demand Open Studio Conversations do not provide professional learning credit.

Upcoming Open Studio Conversations

NAEA Open Studio: Submitting Your Presentation Proposal for NAEA26
[June 3, 2025 | 7pm ET] - Join us for this Open Studio Conversation covering the basics of submitting a presentation proposal for the upcoming 2026 NAEA National Convention. Walk through the proposal submission process with Director of Learning and Program Development, Laura Grundler, and Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Special Initiatives, Ray Yang, and learn firsthand what you’ll need to prep your submission—plus tips to make it easier and more effective. Bring your questions and walk away ready to submit your presentation proposal!