Special Announcement

 

Teachers and students can pre-purchase lunch tickets at the Piedmont University cafeteria.

We will post more information in the coming weeks, but if you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Jacqueline  Ellett, Department, BA & BFA Faculty.

 

The All-State Art Symposium Mission

 

The annual All-State Art Symposium is dedicated to promoting and recognizing the creative talents of high school students from Georgia's school districts. The symposium's workshops, juried exhibitions, and other events provide high school students with cultural opportunities, develop advanced studio skills, and cultivate aesthetic appreciation while recognizing excellence in high school art education. Students, parents, and teachers celebrate creativity and the symbiotic relationship between art and society through the dynamic.

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Host: Piedmont University, Department of Art
Sponsor: Georgia Art Education Association (GAEA)

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NOTE: Due to network security and to prevent malicious content, many schools have firewalls which prevent communication. Please use a GMAIL account when submitting student images.

 

Dates at a Glance​

 

Monday, September 29, 2025 -                          Online Submission Portal Opens.

Saturday , December 13, (Midnight) 2025 -     Online Submission Portal Closes.

Sunday, January 4, 2026 -                                    Notification of Acceptance.

Monday, January 26, 2026 -                                Registration Opens for Events and Workshops.

Monday, February 16, 2026- 5:00 PM -            Registration Closes for Events and Workshops.

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Shipping Date

Saturday, February 07, 2026 - All Shipments Postmarked.

Shipments postmarked after February 07, 2026, will not be accepted - arrange for drop-off.

 

Hand Delivery Dates

Drop off location Smith-Williamson Building – time and dates communicated in acceptance.

February 11 - 13, 2026 - Drop off 12:00 PM till 04:00 PM EST.

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All-State Art Symposium Date

February 27, 2026 - All-State Art Symposium

Times:

8:30 AM- 4:30 PM

Location:

Piedmont University

Smith-Williams Art Studios and Martens Art Annex

Address: 1021 Central Ave, Demorest, GA 30535