Including the NSEAD Awards 2026 ceremony
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Welcome to the NSEAD National Art and Design Education Conference X Summer Gathering 2026.
Join us for two days of essential training, curriculum insight and creative inspiration.
This year, the National Art and Design Education Conference on Thursday 18 June will explore the theme ‘Creative Curriculums: Care, risk and courage’.
The conference will be followed by the NSEAD summer gathering and Awards 2026 ceremony on Saturday 20 June, at The National Gallery’s new Roden Centre for Creative Learning in London.
Delegates have the option to join us for one, or both days.
Key Dates:
Friday 27 March 2026 | Awards nomination deadline | Nominate yourself or someone else
Monday 20 April 2026 | Early Bird registration deadline
Thursday 18 June 2026 | The National Art and Design Education Conference | Online
Saturday 20 June 2026 | NSEAD Summer Gathering & Awards Ceremony | The National Gallery, London
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