You will choose your workshop after registration. Your confirmation email will have a link for you to make your selections for your Saturday and Sunday Workshops.

Still not sure? Let James explain!

Hotel Accommodations

Hampton Inn & Suites Murfreesboro

325 N Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

letter for Administration

This letter can be personalized for your needs as you request leave or funds to attend the TAEA Fall State Conference

Apply for the Artisan Market

The 2025 Tennessee Art Education Association Artisan Market will be Saturday, October 25th, from 7-9 pm during the Conference Award Reception at the Keathley University Center on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University. 

If you would like to reserve a table, please submit this form and payment by Friday, October 17.

Payment may be submitted by credit card below. 

• Artisans will be provided with an 8-foot table and a chair. Please provide your own tablecloth and signage. 

• Setup is from 5-6 pm. Awards are at 6 pm with Reception following. 

• Fees are $25 for members and $40 for non-members. 

• Artisans are responsible for their own payments and sales tax. (Electronic sales are encouraged.)

Show your support for TAEA with t-shirts, mugs, and more!

Costs

Early Bird Rates until October 1.
Member: $175 early bird | $200 after Oct. 1

Non-Member: $295 early bird | $325 after Oct. 1*
Includes TAEA Membership for one year

Student-Member: $0*

Student-Non-Member: $45

Retired: $150

*Members must have their membership number. If you do not know your membership number, you can login to your NAEA/TAEA account

**Please contact our treasurer, heather casteel At treasurer@tnarteducation.org, for checks or purchase orders. All Purchase orders must include a P.O. Number and be submitted by October 1.

There will be a $30 non-refundable charge on all refunds. 

Middle Tennessee State University

Todd Hall
1512 Military Memorial
Murfreesboro, TN 37132

Schedule

Friday, October 24, 2026

TAEA Board Meeting | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Conference Hours | 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Awards Reception | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Artisans Market/Reception | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Conference Hours | 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Vendor Hours

October 25 – 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

October 26 – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

**Setup on Friday, October 24, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm**

Lunches will be available for purchase at the McCallie Dining Hall in the Keathley University Center. Other dining options on campus can be found here.

If you have questions about the conference, please contact us! taea@tnarteducation.org

New This Year!

🎨 Exciting news! The Changemakers Artist Series presentations for the 2025 TAEA Fall Conference are coming soon! Get ready to be inspired by incredible artists who are making waves through creativity and change. Stay tuned! 👀✨