# Fall GAEA Conference

- Dates: 22 October 2026 to 24 October 2026
- Location: Marriott, Augusta, United States
- Organiser: Georgia Art Education Association

## About

The 2026 Fall GAEA Conference is an event for art educators, visionaries, and creators to lead workshops and sessions under the theme "Make Your Mark!". It includes meals and full access to all activities, and features a Members' Exhibit at The Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art in Augusta, Georgia.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.gaeaartforall.org/fall-gaea-conference)
- [Agenda](https://www.gaeaartforall.org/2026-fall-conference-program#page)

## Topics

- Arts & Crafts

## Speakers

- Peter H. Reynolds, Keynote Speaker, renowned author and illustrator of The Dot and Ish

## Ticket pricing

USD 195 to 295

## Where to stay

- **Hyatt House Augusta / Downtown**: 750 m from the venue, 1268 Broad Street, Augusta, 30901
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/georgia/hyatt-house-augusta-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 706-922-3150
- **Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center**: 1.1 km from the venue, 2 10th Street, Augusta, 30901
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/agsmc-augusta-marriott-at-the-convention-center/)
  - Phone: +1-706-722-8900
- **Ramada Augusta Downtown Hotel & Conference Center**: 1.2 km from the venue, 640 Broad Street, Augusta, 30901
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/augusta-georgia/ramada-augusta-conference-center/overview)
  - Phone: +1 706-722-5541
- **America's Best Inn & Suites**: motel, 1.4 km from the venue
- **Holiday Inn Express**: 1.5 km from the venue, 444 Broad Street, Augusta, 30901
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/augusta/agsdt/hoteldetail)
  - Phone: +1-706-922-1414
- **Crowne Plaza North Augusta**: 1.6 km from the venue
- **Queen Anne Inn**: guest house, 1.6 km from the venue
- **Econo Lodge Downtown**: motel, 1.6 km from the venue, 1103 15th Street, Augusta, 30901

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