2025 Fall GAEA Conference
November 13 - 16, 2025
at Young Harris College, Young Harris, GA
Conference Chairs:


Lodging Information
Our conference hotel is The Ridges Resort at Lake Chatuge. Please note the following booking instructions. All hotel booking for The Ridges should be done using instructions below:
- The Ridges Resort (Official Conference Hotel)GAEA has secured a discounted room block at The Ridges Resort. To receive the group rate, be sure to book using the instructions below:
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Phone Reservations: Call 706-896-2262 ext. 1 and ask for the Georgia Art Education Association Block.
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Online Reservations: Visit The Ridges Resort website and use Group Code: GEORGIAART25
Important: Do not book through third-party sites (Expedia, Booking.com, etc.)—these will not count toward our room block or guarantee the group rate.
Overflow Lodging Option:
Brasstown Valley Resort – Reservation Information for GAEA Attendees/A room block has been arranged at Brasstown Valley Resort for GAEA attendees.
- Online Reservations
Use the following link to book your room online:Click here: Brasstown Valley ResortPhone ReservationsCall the Reservations Department at 706-379-9900 and mention the Georgia Art Education Association to receive the group rate.
Please note: After the cut-off date of Friday, October 17, 2025, reservations will be accepted based on availability and current rates. Early booking is strongly encouraged.
Need Help?
- Conference Co-Chairs:
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Artist Market: Debi West – dewestudio@gmail.com
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NAHS Auction: Ivey Coleman – iveymcoleman@gmail.com
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Helen Fleming Stone Auction: Dr. Dan DeFoor – drdand4@gmail.com
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Business Rep: Aimee Burgamy – aburgamy1@gmail.com
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Members’ Exhibit: Noelle Petersen – petersenn@fultonschools.org
Kirby Meng – kmeng@bellsouth.netDrew Brown – browndrew@fultonschools.org
We can’t wait to explore, learn, and create together at the 2025 GAEA Fall Conference!