Conference · Minneapolis, Minnesota

NAMTA - Art Materials World Conference and Trade Show 2027

Art, Antiques · Arts and Crafts

Dates17–19 May 2027Dates announced · read on namta.org · checked 12 Nov 2026
VenueMinneapolis Convention CenterMinneapolis, Minnesota · where the 2013 edition was; venue not yet confirmed
RunningSince 2009Annual · 7 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
Dates announced by the organiser. We read them on namta.org on 12 Nov 2026. Dates can change; we check again as the show gets closer.

Key numbers

Editions on record
7first in 2009

About NAMTA - Art Materials World Conference and Trade Show

The International Art Materials Association (NAMTA) is the world’s largest association dedicated to promoting the art/creative materials industry. Members include retailers, manufacturers, distributors and importers from around the world. Our mission is to provide members with the products, services and information needed to grow and prosper.

From our listing of the 2014 edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
202717–19 May 2027
Dates announced
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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20151–3 May 2015Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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201430 Apr – 2 May 2014Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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20131–3 May 2013Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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20129–11 May 2012Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
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201115 May 2011——
201015 May 2010——

Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is NAMTA - Art Materials World Conference and Trade Show?

17–19 May 2027 — dates announced on the organiser's website.

Where is it held?

The 2013 edition was at Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.

How often does it take place?

Annual, judging by the 7 editions on record since 2009.

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