Central Conference

We are excited to welcome you to our one and one-half day event with amazing workshops and keynote speakers, author, Jill Thayer, and artist and educator, Art Sherwyn. Located in the beautiful coastal town of Cambria, CA, known for its scenic coastline and picturesque blend of forest and sea, this mini-conference will also include an art opening at the Cruise Control Gallery in Cambria and nature journaling at Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Bluff Trail incorporating the guided practice of natural journaling methodology of John Muir Laws. We look forward to your joining us.


Conference Theme: EBB and FLOW: A Central Coast Art Journey

Location: Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main Street, Cambria CA 93428

Date: Saturday, November 15

Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Maximum attendees: 50

Optional Saturday Evening Event: Saturday, November 15 - Art Opening at the Cruise Control Gallery, 1075 Main Street, Cambria CA

Optional Sunday Morning Event: Sunday, November 16 - Nature Journaling at Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Bluff Trail/guided practice of natural journaling methodology of John Muir Laws

Parking: Limited free parking in Center for the Arts lot. Street parking available; no fee.

Conference Hotels: For the safety of art conference attendees we recommend spending the night. We suggest making reservations as soon as possible for room availability and pricing. A list of hotels near the conference site can be found by clicking here. Your hotel apps are your best bet.

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CAEA 2025 Conference Registration Fees

Lunch is included in the registration fee.

Please let us know on your registration form if you need accommodations.

Refunds are available up to 30 days before the event; name transfers permitted up to five days prior. Email [email protected] for assistance.

Members

$65

Non-members

$85

College Students

$25

Conference Speakers

KEYNOTE

Jill Thayer PhD
Author, ‘Sojourns: 100 Trails of Enlightenment Inspired by the California Central Coast’

LUNCHEON Speaker

Art Sherwyn
Artist and educator

Conference Coordinators

Vicki Kalivas Smart
Central Area Director
[email protected]

Tamyra Tomlinson