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Art Lock-In! June 22-24, 2026 at Kent State University Get ready to “lock in” and focus on your creativity at this year’s Summer Symposium! Building on the retro remix theme from Conference 2025 and looking ahead to preparations for Conference 2026, we’re hosting an “Art Lock-In”—a dedicated space for arts educators to lock in on their own artmaking while also locking in with one another to foster community and a shared creative voice. Deadline to register: May 31, 2026 |
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Housing Information
Residence Halls Check-in: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Johnson Hall - dorm style housing, including in-room mini fridge & microwave. Private rooms with private baths. $47.00 per day plus $34 linen pkg (includes: flat sheet, fitted sheet, fleece blanket, pillow and pillow case, washcloth, & towel) Total $128 Directions will be provided closer to Summer Symposium KSU Hotel Standard single room: $129 per night Double room: $129 per night (if selected, only one person in room needs listed) Parking garage: $13.00 per day |
Participants will pay for the residence hall reservations on the form. We are only collecting names for the KSU Hotel, reserving a room in the block of rooms, and participants will check in and pay on their own.
On-Campus Parking: Daily: $4.00 or Weekly: $10.00
First night complementary dinner: Join us for a complementary dinner at Juli Dorff’s house on June 22, 2026, 6:00-9:00 PM! Details will be emailed to you. |
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Interested in Graduate Credit?
1 Credit: Graduate Credit EHHS 50093 Section 003 CRN 13163 Dr. Linda Hoeptner Poling, Instructor Carly Sherman, Instructor Tuition: $165 Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 18, 2026 Payment Due Date: Online payment directions and due date will be sent directly to you in your Registration Confirmation email. Please check your email accordingly. |
You must register for graduate credit separately from Summer Symposium registration, using the link below
Registration Date Payment Due Dates
Through May 1 May 1 May 2 - May 26 May 26 May 27 - June 18 June 18 |
Co-Chairs
Linda Hoeptner Poling [email protected]
Jennifer Thompson [email protected]
Carly Sherman [email protected]
Missy Higgins-Linder [email protected]
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The Summer Symposium is a professional development opportunity for members designed to nourish your creative spirit. It is a two-day art experience held in the summer and is sponsored by the OAEA Distinguished Fellows. This hands-on program is held on college campuses around the state and offers a variety of workshops each year. A few examples of past art media presented include alcohol inks, metalsmithing, fabric dyes, bookmaking, printmaking, figure drawing, felting, watercolor painting, and more. Some years there are master classes offered for more in-depth study.
Remember, this is different from the OAEA annual conference in the fall because it is not focused on what you may take back to your students and school. This PD focuses on the artist within, although some materials and experiences may be adjusted and used in your typical educational setting.
Remember, this is different from the OAEA annual conference in the fall because it is not focused on what you may take back to your students and school. This PD focuses on the artist within, although some materials and experiences may be adjusted and used in your typical educational setting.
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Summer Symposium 2025
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