Supporting Art Education in Colorado


Exhibitor Registration

  

2026 CAEA Fall Conference
November 5–7, 2026

Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
620 Village Road, Breckenridge, Colorado


Registration

Early Registration: April 2, 2026 – September 30, 2026
Late Registration: October 1, 2-26 – November 4, 2026


Exhibitor Schedule

Wednesday (November 4)

  • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Exhibitor Set-Up
    (Exhibitor Hall closed to participants)

Thursday (November 5)

  • 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Exhibitor Hall Open
  • 4:00 – 6:00 PM: Break
  • 6:00 – 8:00 PM: Conference Kickoff Reception – “Make & Take & Art”

The Thursday evening reception is a highlight of the conference and a great opportunity to connect with attendees. Exhibitors are encouraged to host a hands-on “Make & Take” activity that showcases your materials in an engaging, interactive way.

  • Cocktails and appetizers will be provided by CAEA
  • Two cash bars will be located inside the Exhibitor Hall
  • Food will be passed throughout the space

If your organization is unable to offer a “Make & Take,” please consider hosting an interactive element such as a game, activity, or giveaway (no raffles, please).

Tip: Consider bringing an extra table to create a dedicated space for attendees to sit, create, and explore your products.

Friday (November 6)

  • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Exhibitor Hall Open

Saturday (November 7)

  • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Exhibitor Hall Open

⚠️ Important: All exhibitors are required to remain set up until 3:00 PM on Saturday.
If you are unable to staff your booth, please notify Lloyd Bourdon before opening day at: lloydbourdoncaea@gmail.com

An additional fee may apply for early departure without notice.

Workshops

Submit your workshop proposal using the official form.

Proposal Deadline: June 1, 2026    Questions: Rachel Donnelly – rachelcaea@gmail.com


BOOTH SIZES 

1. Standard Booth Size* is approx. 10 x 10  (Non-profit $575, Business $675)

2. Junior Booth Size approx. 10 x 5 (Non-profit $475, Business $575)

3. Materials Table, no attendance ($250) Your brochure and or supplies can be mailed to Breckenridge and will be set out on a multi-venue table. You are responsible for shipping and receiving fees. Please send the materials to the conference site by November 4th, we will keep the materials stocked and on display.

*Several booths can be linked together if needed for an additional charge

Click HERE for a full list of available add ons and pricing 

*Prices subject to change by Beaver Run Resort  

Additional table: $50

Enhanced Wi-Fi (3 days): $209.46

Electricity (Duplex Outlet 120V, 60 HV 1 Phase 15 Amps) (3 days): $123.94

Each Booth will include one table 6 feet in length, 2 chairs, and a small waste basket.

Cancellation Fee BEFORE September 1st, 2025 is $100, after September 1st, 2025 no refunds will be processed. 


PERKS

• Exhibitors receive two meal vouchers ($15 value each) for a standard booth size (10x10) per day, and one meal voucher ($15 value) for a junior booth size (10x5).

• Exhibitors receive two drink tickets for a standard booth size and one drink ticket for a junior booth size for the Thursday Make & Take, Friday Auction, and Saturday Night Bash.

• Exhibitors are welcome to partake in all food events, Thursday Make & Take, Friday Auction, Saturday morning Breakfast, and Saturday Night Bash. 



WHOVA APP


Please check out our new app WHOVA. We do not provide a program book, but each Exhibitor may add a brochure, video and other content on the app for attendees.

Please watch this video for all the info: Whova Exhibitor guide

Info for sponsors: WHOVA Sponsorship guide


BECOME A SPONSOR

All exhibitors receive the following at no cost:

• Full page Ad (7.5’x10’) in Collage magazine Fall 2026

  • Name and Logo on home page and fall conference pages website 

Recommended image dimensions: 500px x 500px (Max 1000px x 1000px)

  • Small Logo on conference signage


Sponsors get everything above plus:

• Prominent Large Logo on conference signage 

  • Full page Ad (7.5’x10’) in all 3 issues of Collage magazine Fall 2024, Winter 2024-2025, Spring 2025

  • Scrolling company banner ad on Whova App 

Recommended image dimensions: 700px x 210px (Max 1000px x 1000px)

Cost $500 

Click here for a printable version of the above information

Please sign up for sponsorship when registering 

ALL ADS DUE TO CAEA BY OCT. 1st 2026. Please Send to CAEAART@gmail.com AND amyfelderartteacher@gmail.com


SHIPPING AND FREIGHT INFORMATION

• All UPS, Fed Ex, and freight items should arrive at Beaver Run the week before the conference.

• Check with your shipper; most companies handling LTL do not offer Breckenridge as a daily stop. Plan plenty of time for your items to arrive. 

• Scheduled pick-ups should be set for Monday, November 10th, 2025.

• For outbound UPS or freight pick-ups, ALL exhibitor are required to have items boxed, palletized, and ready for pick up.

• Exhibitor MUST PREP THEIR SHIPMENTS, using their company's account info.

• PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BOL, shipping labels, tape, sharpies, and pallet wrap!

All shipments should be sent to:

Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center
Attention: CAEA
620 Village Road
Breckenridge CO 80424

Click here for shipping form 

Fee schedule from  Beaver Run Resort

The following charges apply to package delivery and or handling fee charges:

Packages (envelopes, padded envelopes, small boxes, Letters)

$20.00

Luggage, Ski and Snowboard Bags, Large Boxes

$25.00

Event Shipments (One Time Fee)

$25.00

Storage of any package over 5 days

$5.00 per day

Pallet Shipments requiring Storage

$120.00

Pallet Storage over 5 days

$30.00 per day

Bellman Delivery

$5.00 per package

Handling Fee of Inbound/Outbound/ Pre Paid Labels/Kit Lender

$10.00


As always, please feel free to contact us about any questions, concerns, scheduling or shipping questions.
Kelly Mansfield at  
vendors.caea@gmail.com.


EMAIL: caeaart@gmail.com         

CALL OR TEXT OUR ANSWERING SERVICE: 1-719-422-3599

MAILING ADDRESS: 
Colorado Art Education Association  

9609 S. University Blvd.

#631464

Highlands Ranch, CO 80163



 

  

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