OAEA Marketing
What is OAEA?
The Ohio Art Education Association (OAEA) is the leading professional membership organization exclusively for visual arts educators in Ohio. Members include elementary, middle, and high school visual arts educators; college and university professors; researchers and scholars; teaching artists; administrators and supervisors; and art museum educators. OAEA’s mission is to build a community for visual art educators by promoting professional growth and leadership.
Why Market with OAEA?
The Ohio Art Education Association (OAEA) is the leading professional membership organization exclusively for visual arts educators in Ohio. Members include elementary, middle, and high school visual arts educators; college and university professors; researchers and scholars; teaching artists; administrators and supervisors; and art museum educators. OAEA’s mission is to build a community for visual art educators by promoting professional growth and leadership.
There are a variety of ways to participate in marketing with us throughout the year (even if you cannot attend the November conference). Advertising in our magazine ARTline, on our website, e-mail, and social media allows you to target our full membership across the state of more than 1100 art educators.
Select marketing opportunities in our OAEA Marketing Form including advertising in our ARTline newsletter (published three times a year), advertising on our OAEA website, advertising in our conference program and/or in our conference materials tote bag.
Questions? Contact marketing@ohioarted.com
🎨2026 OAEA State Conference Vendor & Sponsorship Packages
Dates: November 4th–7th, 2026
Location: Cincinnati – Northern Kentucky
We value our vendors as vital partners in the success of the Ohio Art Education Association. We are committed to providing your brand with maximum exposure to our community of dedicated art educators.
This year, we are offering three tiered packages designed to fit your marketing goals, along with a la carte upgrades to customize your experience.
Vendors will be back in a hall this year and you will get to choose your space in the order in which you register.
The registration and payment deadline will be August 1st 2026. Late registrations will not be accepted.
Lastly, if you are an affiliate member, please renew your membership prior to registering for the conference.
🏆 Premium Exhibit Packages
Package 1: The Visionary (Premier Exposure)
Price: $2,925
The ultimate presence for high-volume vendors looking for year-round engagement.
Double Exhibit Space: Two 8’ draped tables.
Two In-Person Workshops: 50-minute sessions in a dedicated classroom (can be scheduled back-to-back).
Print Advertising: Full-page ad in the Conference Booklet.
Year-Round Digital: 3 full-page ads in ARTline magazine (Fall, Winter, Spring) + Website ad with direct link for 3 months.
Tote Bag Inclusion: Your swag, samples, or coupons in every attendee’s bag.
Brand Recognition: Logo featured on the OAEA conference marketing webpage.
Invitation to Vendors Welcome/Conference Kick-off Wednesday evening, November 4th, 2026 (time and place TBD.)
There will be hors d’oeuvres and a bar, and it will be a time to relax and mingle casually with some of our members who arrive that evening.
Package 2: The Collaborator (Most Popular)
Price: $1,850
Perfect for established brands looking for a strong presence and educational engagement.
Single Exhibit Space: One 8’ draped table.
One In-Person Workshop: 50-minute session included in the main schedule.
Print Advertising: 1/2 page ad in the Conference Booklet.
Year-Round Digital: Three 1/2 page ads in ARTline magazine + Website ad for 3 months.
Brand Recognition: Logo on the marketing webpage; option to include a featured photo.
Invitation to Vendors Welcome/Conference Kick-off Wednesday evening, November 4!
There will be hors d’oeuvres and a bar, and it will be a time to relax and mingle casually with our members who arrive that evening.
Package 3: The Contributor (Essential Entry)
Price: $1,350
Great for new vendors or those focusing on specific product lines.
Single Exhibit Space: One 8’ draped table.
One In-Person Workshop: 50-minute session.
Print Advertising: 1/4 page ad in the Conference Booklet.
Digital Presence: Three 1/4 page ads in ARTline magazine and logo on the marketing webpage.
Invitation to Vendors Welcome/Conference Kick-off Wednesday evening, November 4!
There will be hors d’oeuvres and a bar, and it will be a time to relax and mingle casually with our members who arrive that evening.
A La Carte & Upgrades
Customize your presence or add extra impact to your selected package.
$350 Additional Vendor Space
$250 Additional 8’ Draped Table
$150 Additional 50-Minute Workshop
$125 Swag/Insert in Conference Bag
Conference Booklet Ads (One-time):
Full Page: $250 | Half Page: $200 | 1/4 Page: $150
ARTline Magazine Ads:
Fall 2026 (pre-conference DUE JULY 8), Winter 2026, Spring 2027)
Full Page: $750 | Half Page: $600 | 1/4 Page: $450
$300 Website/Social Media Ad (3 months)
📅 Important Deadlines
Fall ARTline Materials Due: July 8th, 2026
Conference Dates: Nov 4th–7th
Ready to join us?Click HERE!
