The BEST Arts (Building Educational Success through the Arts) Conference is devoted to emphasizing the importance of using the visual and performing arts in early childhood classrooms.
2027 BEST Arts Conference
Saturday, May 1, 2027
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
For the first time, the conference will be at Pacific Oaks Children's School, 714 W. California Blvd. Pasadena CA 91005.
Conference Highlights
- 6 developmentally appropriate, interactive workshops
- 3 featured presentations led by experts in the field
- Vendor exhibits and networking opportunities
- Professional Development Certificate for attendees
- Door prizes awarded in every workshop
Registration: $80
Registration includes a continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, and hydration stations throughout the Children's School.
$80 registration fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, and hydration stations throughout the Children's School.
Pacific Oaks is committed to diversity through global perspectives, and wishes to extend a special invitation to our international community of Early Childhood Education providers, advocates, and academics to participate in the BEST Arts conference. As valued participants in the ongoing discussion of early childhood education, we will provide our international attendees with additional support if needed.
If you are an international representative interested in sponsoring or attending the conference, please contact us directly at bestarts@pacificoaks.edu.
The focus of BEST Arts is to provide early childhood educators with developmentally appropriate, interactive, hands-on activities focused on the arts that will strengthen a young child’s social emotional, creative, and cognitive development.
Please check back for the Schedule, Presentations, and Workshop details.
EXHIBITORS
Exhibitors at the 2026 Conference included:
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- Art Felt Puppets, Pieces, & Props
- Discount School Supply
- Discovery Toys
- Dena’s Bling & More
- M.D. Sales
- Pacific Oaks College
- Pacific Oaks Children’s School
SPONSORS
The location of the 2027 BEST Arts Conference will be held at:
Pacific Oaks Children's School
714 W. California Blvd.
Pasadena CA 91005