Conference 2026 – Art is Metamorphic2026-04-19T21:18:01-04:00

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$60before 9/9/26
  • $75 after 9/9/26

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$165before 9/9/26
  • $215 after 9/9/26

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Non Member

$215before 9/9/26
  • $315 after 9/9/26

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Art Educators are in a constant state of Metamorphosis, finding a new way, a better way, a simpler way, a more meaningful way. Share what changes you’ve made in your praxis in a Best Practice Lecture, share the joy of your best lesson– transforming materials into art in a hands on workshop, share about meaningful experience and programs that have helped you grow in an Informational Session. We want YOU to be the change and make a difference in art teachers’ lives!

Conference Programming

Sunday October 25th, 2026

1pm-6pm Pre Conference Offsite events

Monday, October 26, 2026

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM Registration and Hotel Check-In

8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Workshops, General Session, Keynote Speaker Presentation and Hands-On Workshop, Guest Speaker Presentations, Workshops and Sessions offered in the following areas: Best Practice Lectures (50 Minutes)*, Hands-On Workshops (90 Minutes)*, Student Roundtables*, and Information Sessions (50 Minutes)*. Evening Offsite Events

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:00 AM – 5 PM Keynote Speaker Presentation and Hands-On Workshop, Guest Speaker Presentations, Workshops, and Sessions offered in the following areas: Best Practice Lectures (50 Minutes)*, Hands-On Workshops (90 Minutes)*, Student Roundtables*, and Information Sessions (50 Minutes)*.

Session Descriptions

Accommodations

Princeton Marriott at Forrestal

Take your conference to the next level Book a room in our room block.  With room to relax in the morning, recharge during the day, and get ready for evening off site activities, you’ll get the most out of what this conference has to offer.

AENJ Room Block Special Rate

Shop and talk shop with local artisans at the Creative Marketplace on Monday.

Artisan Registration Form

Explore and connect with Non-Profits on Tuesday

Non-Profit Registration Form
How do I modify my registration to change or add sessions?2026-04-03T21:24:51-04:00

My district will ONLY pay for the conference registration and not for my membership. How do I make a partial payment?2026-04-03T21:24:36-04:00

Register online, and submit partial payment for membership only. Print out the registration confirmation, and give it to your administrator. The remaining balance of your payment for conference registration MUST be received by 10/14/25 in order to hold your spot for any hands-on workshops. Ticketed and hands-on workshops have limited space and spots cannot be reserved without payment. Your registration for the conference itself will still remain intact but unfortunately, you will be removed from any ticketed workshops.
Make check payable to AENJ and mail to:
AENJ, 1205 Latham Court, Livingston, NJ 07039
How can I submit a Purchase Order?2026-04-03T21:24:24-04:00

We do not accept purchase orders (PO) as payment but we will happily process the purchase order for your district by providing an invoice. For most school districts the process can take some time and is as follows:
  1. Teacher/Administrator requests a PO to attend the conference or other event.
  2. The PO is created and approved and then sent to our Treasurer at our remittance address by USPS or via email. 
  3. The Treasurer will sign the PO (if required by the district) and mail it back with our AENJ invoice. 
  4. Upon receipt of the invoice and signed PO the district mails a check to our remittance address. We will also accept the district check on-site at the conference upon educator check-in at our registration booth. (Please keep in mind our remittance address will change when the Treasurer position changes hands.)
Currently, the remittance address is: 
AENJ, 1205 Latham Court, Livingston, NJ 07039
I can’t attend the event, but I need to renew or purchase a membership. Where do I go?2026-04-03T21:24:13-04:00

We’re sorry we’re going to miss you! To renew your membership please click here.

When does the Membership year begin?2026-04-03T21:24:00-04:00

As of 2019, your MEMBERSHIP with AENJ runs by calendar date. The date you sign-up and pay for membership is your membership start date and at that time you will be issued a Membership Number (the number is picked at random). You must RENEW your membership on your anniversary sign-up date. In an effort to keep costs down, we only print membership cards. In special circumstances you may request one at: membership@aenj.org.
Where is my Membership card?2026-04-03T21:23:48-04:00

In 2019, AENJ switched to membership numbers and no longer offers cards. If you would like a paper proof of membership for your personal records or for other benefits please print out your membership payment receipt.
I have a question regarding a payment, who do I contact?2026-04-03T21:23:37-04:00

Please reach out to our Interim Treasurer, Dr. Ruth Kaplan: treasurer@aenj.org
Send payments to:
AENJ, 1205 Latham Court, Livingston, NJ 07039
I have a question regarding my membership, who do I contact?2026-04-03T21:23:12-04:00

If you have a membership question, other than payment information, please contact our membership chairperson at membership@aenj.org.

My district check will not arrive before the conference date. Can I still attend?2026-04-03T21:22:37-04:00

Yes, but you’ll need to pay at our registration booth and seek reimbursement from us once we receive your district’s payment. (We know this is not the answer anyone likes to hear, or read.)
General event question?2026-04-03T21:22:06-04:00

If you don’t find your answer on the registration pages, please email aenjconference@aenj.org. Thank you!

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