VADEA 2026 Conference (22 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

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.

NESA ACCREDITATION

This professional learning has a total duration of 11 hours and falls under NESA’s Priority Area of the delivery and assessment of the NSW curriculum/Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). Teachers can now record this learning in their NESA online account (eTAMS) or keep their own personal log.

Friday - 6 hours
Saturday - 5 hours

Addressed Standard Descriptors: Standard 1, Standard 3, Standard 6, Standard 7.

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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VADEA 2026 Conference (22 May 2026)