Honoring the past, inspiring the future
What began as a gathering of passionate art educators has grown into a tradition of learning, connection, and artistic excellence. Our conference history reflects the dedication of those who have shaped art education in Alabama for generations.
A HISTORY
2025 – Camp McDowell
2024 – Auburn
2023 – Dothan
2022 – Camp McDowell
2021 – Mobile
2020 – Virtual due to COVID
2019 – Camp McDowell
2018 – Tuscaloosa
2017 – Orange Beach
2016 – Decatur
2015 – Fairhope
2014 – Montgomery
2013 – Orange Beach
2012 – Orange Beach
2011 – Florence
2010 – Montgomery
2009 – Florence
2008 – Decatur
2007 – Birmingham (ASFA/BMA)
2006 – Not Held due to Hurricane Katrina
2005 – Auburn
2004 – Not Held due to Hurricane Ivan
2003 – Gatlinburg, TN with TAEA
2002 – Huntsville (UAH)
2001 – Mobile
2000 – Birmingham
1999 – Montgomery
1998 – Decatur
1997 – Birmingham
1996 – Gulf Shores
1995 - Auburn
1994 - Joe Wheeler State Park (Rogersville)
1993 – Dothan (Wiregrass Museum)
1992 - Gulf Shores
1991 – Birmingham
1990 – Montgomery (Museum of Art)
1989 – Huntsville (A&M/UAH)
1988 – Tuscaloosa (U of A)
1987 – Fairhope
1986 - Columbus, GA with GAEA
1985 - Birmingham (Samford)