CONFLUENCE | 2026 TAEA State Conference

The Tennessee Art Education Association will be hosting their annual state conference this fall at MTSU (Middle Tennessee State University). Inspired by the theme confluence, this professional development oppurtunity is open to all art educators from each Tennessee Region!

Conference Dates: Saturday, September 19th - 20th

Events: Keynote Speakers, Super-Session Presentations, Hands-on Studio Workshops, Vendors, and much more!

CONNECTIONS | 2026 Award Recipients

Winning Placements

1st Place: Jin Powell
2nd Place: Heather Daily-Smith
3rd Place: Tina Atkinson

Honorable Mentions

Karen Fine
Shelley Momany
Melody Weintraub

YAM (Youth Art Month) | 2026 Flag Contest Winners

Youth Art Month (YAM) is a national celebration every March, and a key national event is “School Flags Across America” where students design flags based on their state’s theme.

STARS | 5th Annual State of Tennessee Art Review and Showcase

The Tennessee State Museum hosted a reception and exhibition showcasing award winning works, from grades K - 5th, on Saturday, March 21st, 2026.

Exhibition Dates: Closed |Monday, May 4th 2026

Reception: Closed

SYNERGY | Dogwod Arts

Presented by East Tennessee, Synergy showcases artworks for talented K-12th grade art students in conjection with their teachers and current art interns/student-teachers. Check out some of these creative results by visiting their exhibition galleries!