2024 KyAEA Fall Conference

Conference Schedule Coming Soon!

2024 Conference Information

Where: Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY

When: November 8-10, 2024

We are pleased to offer a one day KyAEA Student Conference on Friday, November 8, 2024 in conjunction with our Teacher Conference on Saturday November 9 and Sunday November 10!

Teachers are invited to bring a group of your students for a day of programming, speakers, and hands on activities.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY. Space is limited!

Student Conference Location & Times: 

Bellarmine University

2001 Newburg Road

Louisville, KY 40205

Student Conference Date - November 8th, 2024

10 AM to 3:30PM

Hotel Guidance

Looking for a place to stay during conference? Here are some great recommendations!


The Brown Hotel (3.7 miles)*

335 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
502.583.1234

*Mention that you are there for an event at Bellarmine and you get a special rate if rooms are available, approximately $178 per night for a standard room, and $198 for a luxury room.

Candlewood Suites (3 miles)**

1367 Gardiner Lane
Louisville, KY 40213
502.357.3577

800 W. Market Street
Louisville, KY 40202
502.583.2552

**Candlewood Suites and Holiday Inn Express start at approximately $130 to $175 per night, and are fairly close to both Bellarmine and Downtown.

For more suggestions, visit Bellarmine University Admissions website for a list of nearby hotels!

Conference Advocacy: Why attend conference?

Conference is one of the best way for art educators to recieve content specific professional development. The relationships you build through KyAEA can become your art teacher "village".  It is important to develop your Professional Learning Community, and as many of us are the sole art teacher in our building, KyAEA provides a way to build a content specific, high quality PLC.

Need help advocating for professional membership and conference attendance with administrators?

For Your Administrators: Conference Attendance Advocacy Letter from our KyAEA President, Rachael Burriss.

Visit An Open Letter to Principals and School Leaders on the NAEA website.


Artisan Sale: Sell Your Art at Conference!


Do you make and sell artwork? KyAEA offers space alongside our vendors for members to sell their work. Any medium is welcome! This is also a great opportunity for student groups to raise money for their respective organizations.


Click here to apply to the Artisan Sale!

Deadline to apply: October 18, 2024

Conference Awards

Be a Session Presenter!

The beauty of conference is sharing our experience and learning from each other! Every art educator has an art lesson or classroom hack worth sharing. Please consider sharing your skills with us at conference, either in a hands on workshop, a demonstration session, a round table discussion, or even through a virtual presentation. There are lots of options to fit every type of idea. 

Additional bonus? Advocating for conference attendance is even easier if you are a conference presenter! Not only that, presenters get a discount on registration fees. 

Session Proposals are closed at this time. Contact Rachael King with questions.