2025 Fall GAEA Conference

Conference Registration

Conference Chairs:

• Conference registration will open on August 4, 2025. ​

• Early Bird registration will be available from August 4 – September 5, 2025.​

Early Bird Registration for Members is $225

Retired/Preservice: $175

August 4 - September 5

Welcome to the 2025 GAEA Fall Professional Learning Conference!

November 13–16, 2025 | Young Harris College & The Ridges Resort

Get ready for a weekend of creativity, connection, and professional growth in the scenic North Georgia mountains! This year’s ArtVentures-themed conference offers a rich blend of hands-on workshops, engaging division meetings, inspiring tours and area activities, a dynamic Members’ Exhibit, and our ever-popular Artists’ Market.

Don’t miss special events including:

• The NAHS and Helen Fleming Stone Auctions

• The Awards Luncheon

• Our Keynote Gala Lunch featuring acclaimed contemporary landscape artist John L. Cleaveland

Don’t Forget!

Here are a few helpful tips as you prepare for your ArtVentures weekend:

• Book Your Stay: Hotel rooms at our special GAEA rate are limited—reserve early!

• Support the Auctions: Bring a 9x12 ready-to-frame original artwork for the NAHS Auction and consider donating a piece for the Helen Fleming Stone Auction—two great ways to support young artists and scholarship opportunities!

• Session Reminders: Some workshops will be ticketed while others remain open—be sure to arrive on time to guarantee your spot.

• Artist Market Tip: Many vendors accept cards, but cash is always a good backup for those who don’t use digital payments.

Need Help?

• Conference Co-Chairs:
  Kirby Meng – kmeng@bellsouth.net
  Drew Brown – browndrew@fultonschools.org

• Artist Market: Debi West – dewestudio@gmail.com

• NAHS Auction: Ivey Coleman – iveymcoleman@gmail.com

• Helen Fleming Stone Auction: Dr. Dan DeFoor – drdand4@gmail.com

• Business Rep: Aimee Burgamy – aburgamy1@gmail.com

• Members’ Exhibit: Noelle Petersen – petersenn@fultonschools.org

We can’t wait to explore, learn, and create together at the 2025 GAEA Fall Conference!