The countdown is on!
It is with great anticipation that the VADEA executive invite our incredible community to join us at Liverpool Powerhouse in 2026 on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 May for a conference defined by bold ideas, rich conversations, and a shared commitment to the future of visual arts education.
Enter the engine chamber
Where ideas ignite and converge
Fuelled by diverse voices and viewpoints
Activating teacher agency as designers of future learning Curating learning experiences that connect classroom, artworlds and contemporary practice
From intention to impact, ignition becomes propulsion
Sustaining momentum as a collective force into the future
Get ready for dynamic keynotes and a rich program spotlighting curriculum reform. Whether you’re new to the classroom or a long-time advocate, this is the event that brings us all together.
VADEA Members:
$475 Single Day Admission
$615 Two Day Admission
$199 Two day online live streaming access
General Ticketing (non-members):
$495 Single Day Admission
$740 Two Day Admission
$299 Two day online live streaming access
VADEA NSW would like to thank our 2026 Conference event sponsors:
PLATINUM - Eckersley's Art and Craft and Zart
GOLD - School Art Supplies, S&S Wholesale and Staedtler.
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