Events

Since 1965, art educator members of the California Art Education Association have provided leadership that has shaped the field of research and practice in art education and positioned CAEA as the premier professional community for our field in California. CAEA is committed to supporting art educators in their quest to excel as leaders. The CAEA state, regional, and area conferences, special programs, and events explore the multifaceted roles of the art educator through the prism of knowledge, understanding, and leadership.

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CAEA San Diego County Call for Entries: Groff Art Exhibit

April 14 – May 9, 2025

Lemon Grove Library

More information below.

Four awards will be given:
Groff Ceramics Award, Groff Award of Excellence in Artistic Precision, Groff Award of Creative Expression, Groff Award of Design.

Blick Art Materials
Co-Sponsor

CAEA + CSUN Saturday Morning Art w/ Kalli Arte Collective

April 26, 2025
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

California State University, Northridge
Art + Design Center
18111 Nordhoff St
Northridge, CA 91330

Registration Link

$5 CSU Students
$25 CAEA Members
$35 General

Limited Street Parking or Paid Lot available ($10)

CAEA Art Teacher Lesson Swap

May 3, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Host: Ryan Rickard

Click here to read about presenter Ryan Rickard.

East Bakersfield High School
2200 Quincy Street
Bakersfield, C

RSVP by May 1st to Ryan: [email protected]

CAEA Art Teacher Lesson Swap

June 14, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Host: Gabby McDuff

Centennial High School
8601 Hageman Road
Bakersfield, CA

CAEA Art Teacher Lesson Swap

August 11, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Host: Lisa Mayo

Highland High School
2900 Royal Scots Way
Bakersfield, CA

CAEA Northern California Mini Conference

October 18, 2025

Sacramento, CA
Hosted by the Crocker Art Museum

Details Coming Soon!

CAEA Southern California Mini Conference

November 8, 2025

Long Beach, CA

Details Coming Soon!

2025 CAEA San Diego County Groff Art Exhibit is a highly selective juried art exhibition open to all students in grades 9-12. It honors Bruce Wayne Groff’s passion for fostering excellence in the visual artwork of high school students.

Art will be on view from April 14 to May 9, 2025, in the Lemon Grove Library during library hours at 3001 School Ln, Lemon Grove, CA 91945.

The exhibition will end with a closing reception on Saturday, May 10, 2025, 2-4pm. The reception will be held in the patio outside of the community room. At the end of the reception, all art should be taken home by either the artist or the art educator.

Four awards will be given: Groff Ceramics Award, Groff Award of Excellence in Artistic Precision, Groff Award of Creative Expression, Groff Award of Design.