Welcome to the 2026 NATA Fall Conference

Registration

Register Here!
Cancellation Policy

Schedule at a Glance

Purchase Banquet Tickets

Conference Fee Schedule

Early Bird Rate (until August 31st)

  • NATA Active Professional Member - $130

  • NATA Pre-Service Member - $50

  • NATA Emeritus Member - $100

  • Not Yet a Member - $215

Registration (Sept 1st-Oct. 4th)

  • NATA Active Professional Member - $145 

  • NATA Pre-Service Member - $65

  • NATA Emeritus Member - $115

  • Not Yet a Member - $230

One Day Passes (through Oct. 4th)

  • NATA Member Friday - $85 

  • NATA Member Saturday - $85

  • Not Yet a Member Friday - $125 

  • Not Yet a Member Saturday - $125

On Site Registration

*Lunch not included on Friday

  • NATA Active Professional Member - $155 

  • NATA Pre-Service Member - $75

  • NATA Emeritus Member - $125

  • Not Yet a Member - $240

On Site One Day Passes

*Lunch not included on Friday

  • NATA Member Friday - $95 

  • NATA Member Saturday - $95

  • Not Yet a Member Friday - $135 

  • Not Yet a Member Saturday - $135

Full Conference Schedule

Keynote Speakers

Friday, October 9th

Saturday, October 10th

Awards Ceremony Banquet

Friday, October 9th

Purchase Tickets

  • Due to updated tax information, banquet tickets can no longer be invoiced with conference registration and must be purchased through our online processor.

  • If you need to inquire about another form of payment or have any questions please contact NATApresident@gmail.com - Thank you!

VENUE
Legacy on the Bricks

Full Banquet Info

Parking Information:

TBD

Dress Code

As it is an awards banquet, many guests will wear business casual and cocktail attire, but please wear what you feel most comfortable in!

Banquet Menu:

TBD

2026 Award Winners

Art Educator of the Year - Hilary George

Elementary Art Educator of the Year - Jami Stortenbecker 

Middle Level Art Educator of the Year - Becky Morine 

Secondary Art Educator of the Year - Melanie Caudillo

Marvin Spomer Novice Art Educator of the Year - Samantha Janda

Museum Educator of the Year - Laura Huntimer 

Community Impact Artist of the Year- Annie Butler

Prism Award- Derek Rusher and Josh Arias (Impact Art)

Francis Thurber Award - Hailey Hanneman 

Roscoe Shields Award- Christy Kosmicki 

Schedule

5:30pm- 6:15pm Social/Cash bar and Silent Auction
6:15pm- 7:00pm Banquet Service
7:00pm-9:00pm Awards Ceremony (break/close auction @ 8:30 pm)
9:00pm- End of Banquet/Auction payments*


    *we will accept cash and check ONLY for silent auction purchases

NATA Art Educator Exhibit

Submit Work Here

Exhibit and Awards

Show Dates:

August 20th-October 10th

Location:

The Museum of Nebraska Art

Awards Ceremony:

Saturday, Oct. 10th from 9:30-10:00 am

Based in Smithfield, Nebraska, professional painter Jeremy Hansen brings over 30 years of fine art experience and a deeply rooted Midwestern perspective to his canvas. With a BFA in Studio Fine Art from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Jeremy blends minimal expressionism with a mastery of artistic fundamentals. His work transforms everyday agricultural surroundings and childhood memories into powerful, emotional visual narratives.

Throughout his distinguished career, Jeremy has sold over 3,000 paintings to notable corporate, public, and private collections across North America—including John Deere and various regional medical centers. His passion for the arts extends beyond his own studio; as a gallery owner, experienced art juror, and creator of large-scale public installations (such as his recent 40-foot mural for the Tassel Performing Arts Center), he is deeply connected to the Nebraska art community.

"I’m very lucky to get to wake up every day and do what I love." — Jeremy Hansen

Driven by the belief that art should serve as a profound emotional connection and a boundary-less form of expression, Jeremy continues to dedicate his life to capturing the beauty, simplicity, and spirit of rural community life.

http://www.fineartzero.com/

Lodging

Days Inn & Suites

111 Talmadge 

Kearney, NE 68847

15 rooms reserved for the conference at $94 plus tax 

Call (308) 708-7456 to reserve a room under Nebraska Art Teachers Association ConferenceBD

Tru by Hilton 

230 11th Ave

Kearney, NE 68845

Call (308) 251-4900 ask for the NE Art Teachers Association to get the group rate

15 rooms reserved at a rate of $134.95 until 4 weeks prior to check-in. 

Booking Link- NE Art Teachers Asc.

The Venues

The University of Nebraska at Kearney

The Museum of Nebraska Art

Please direct all inquiries and questions to natafallconferencechair@gmail.com

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