QATACON26 Stories We Tell
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FRIDAY TICKETS HAVE SOLD OUT.
SATURDAY ONLY TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE BUT SOME WORKSHOPS HAVE REACHED CAPACITY. DON'T WORRY, ALL OF OUR WORKSHOP OPTIONS ARE FABULOUS!
Are you registering for other people? There are quite a few options to select during registration. Please make sure you have all attendees' preferences before starting. (See the official QATACON program selection guide on the QATACON26 page.)
The theme of QATACON26 is Stories We Tell.
Visual art is one of the oldest ways we make sense of the world and one of the most powerful. Through images, objects, processes and spaces, artists tell stories that carry memory, challenge perspectives and give form to lived experience.
The Stories We Tell invites visual art educators to explore how stories are shaped, layered and communicated through visual practice. QATACON26 celebrates the role of visual art as a language for meaning-making, connection and inquiry in contemporary classrooms and beyond.
Across the program, a diverse group of contemporary artists will share the stories behind their practice through inspiring keynote addresses and hands-on workshops. Participants will engage in rich professional dialogue, build networks with fellow educators, and deepen curriculum knowledge through practical, classroom-ready approaches.
Together, we will reflect on the stories we inherit, the stories we create, and the stories we empower our students to tell through visual art.
At QATACON26, we invite you to
explore these ideas through the keynote addresses
participate in the discussion
challenge yourself in workshops
create opportunities to tell stories.
See you there!
QATACON26 STORIES WE TELL IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ZART, TAFE QUEENSLAND AND QUEENSLAND COLLEGE OF ART.
Choose from the three day program or select one day to suit your needs.
Thursday 16 July - Join us for the opening event. This is a free event and includes food, drink and artist talk. Please rsvp during registration.
VENUE: Connect with artist Brian Robinson in conjunction with One Space Gallery
Friday 17 July Collaborate and connect with colleagues to explore contemporary art practice with keynote speaker, Michael Zavros, updates on the Australian curriculum and Senior syllabuses, the Educator showcase practical workshops and networking with your colleagues.
VENUES: Southbank TAFE
Join us in the evening for our special closing event of the Art Teacher Art Exhibition, Woolloongabba Art Gallery, followed by food, drinks and fun at Can You Keep a Secret Bar.
Saturday 18 July Start the day with keynote speaker Christian Thompson followed by a great selection of ever popular hands-on professional development practical workshops.
VENUES: Southbank TAFE and Queensland College of Art and Design, Southbank.
No matter how many days you are attending QATACON26, you are welcome to join your colleagues at the following events:
Thursday 16 July - Opening event with artist Brian Robinson. 5pm arrival for a 5:30pm start. Venue - Onespace Gallery.
Friday 17 July - Art Teacher Art Exhibition at Woolloongabba Art Gallery followed by a cocktail style gathering at The Mix Bar.
Saturday 18 July - Closing event at Brisbane Portrait Gallery from 6pm-7:30pm.
During registration:
Please nominate a colleague for Life Membership Award for Outstanding Service to Visual Art education in Qld.
This award is presented annually at the State Conference. The recipient will be recognised for his/her contribution to Visual Art Education in Queensland and receive life membership of QATA.
QATA members are encouraged to nominate potential recipients by considering the following criteria:
The recipient will have made a significant contribution to the advocacy of Visual Art Education in Queensland.
The recipient will be a role model within the profession.
An individual need only be nominated once to be considered. The number of nominations received per nominee bears no weight in their selection.
FAQs
- What is included in my ticket?
Your choice of the presentations listed in the program, morning tea and lunch, workshop art materials, membership for the remainder of the year for non-members, downloadable workshop and presenter resources, and our wonderful QATA merchandise.
Please note ticket prices are subject to registration fees of 2.5% + $0.50 per paid ticket. We use Humanitix for ticket registration who donate ticketing fees to education charities. - Can I change my order after registration?
Yes you can. If you change your mind about your session or workshop selections, log back into Humantix and update your order. You will be able to change into other selections until they reach capacity.
- Who can purchase member tickets?
Member tickets are for current financial QATA Institutional, Institutional sponsored or Individual members.
- Who can purchase regional member or regional non-member tickets?
You can purchase a regional ticket if you live or work more than 70km from the Brisbane CBD. We know you need to travel to get to QATACON and we want to help you out as much as we can.
- How can I pay?
Preferred payment method is credit card or invoice directly through Humanitix.
- Can I pay by invoice for my order?
If necessary, select pay by invoice during registration. You will receive an invoice from Humanitix with bank details for payment within 14 days. After payment is received, your ticket will be marked as paid and tickets will be emailed to each attendee. Please be patient. Tickets are manually processed by QATA volunteers.
Please note: registrations with unpaid invoices will be cancelled prior to the event. If circumstances are delaying your payment, please make contact asap via treasurer@qata.qld.edu.au to protect your ticket.
- I just bought a ticket. Where is my tax invoice?
QATA is a non-profit association and is not registered for GST, so tax invoices are not issued in your confirmation email. However, you will receive a confirmation email from Humanitix with an invoice attached as receipt of payment. Please check your junk folders if you can't find it.
- Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, individual conference programs, session allocations and rooms will be provided. Make sure you drop by the registration desk on arrival to collect your lanyard and tote bag.
- Can I attend the opening event on Thursday night or the drinks and networking event on Friday evening if I am only attending on Saturday?
Yes, you can and we hope you will! Please rsvp for either event during registration. Thursday is a ticketed event and Friday is complimentary.
- Why are some of the workshop choices unavailable when I register in Humanitix?
Workshops have capacity of between 15-25 participants depending on the room capacity, material use or presenter preferences. Some workshops have filled and will be unavailable. But don't worry, all of the remaining choices are just as valuable. Be sure to check both morning and afternoon sessions as most are offered twice and one or the other may not be full.
- I've got more questions. Where can I find more information?
See the QATACON26 page on the QATA website and the QATACON26 program (published in Term 2).
- Who do I contact if I need specific information about my registration?
Email
For questions about programming, email qata@qata.qld.edu.au
For questions about ticketing and payment, email treasurer@qata.qld.edu.au
For questions about artists and presenters, email events@qata.qld.edu.au
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
