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2025 ARTSA State Conference

Location

Hot Springs Convention Center

134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR 71901

 

Please enter from Convention Blvd into the Grand Lobby

Pre-Conference Schedule At-A-Glance

Monday, December 1, 2025

9:00 am

  • Registration Opens

  • Pre-Events Open (CAD, Audio Podcasting, On Demand Video, etc.)

  • Testing Opens (Tech Bowl, Forensic Science, Coding, etc.)

  • Portfolio Submission Window Opens

  • State Officer application goes live

Student access to JudgePro and AnswerWrite will be closed from December 19th through January 5th.

  • Registration Closes

  • Pre-Events Open (CAD, Audio Podcasting, On Demand Video, etc.)

  • Testing Opens (Tech Bowl, Forensic Science, Coding, etc.)

  • Portfolio Submission Window Opens

  • State Officer application goes live

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

11:59 pm

Tuesday, February 10

~10:00 am

Semifinalists announced

Tuesday, February 17

~10:00 am

Breakout Session Signups Open

Friday, February 20, 2026

5:00 pm

Breakout Session Signups Close

On-Site
Schedule At-A-Glance

Tuesday, March 3

Early Check In

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Wednesday, April 2

Check In

Opening Session

Morning Competitions

Afternoon Competitions

Business Meeting (Voting)

Project Pickup

Awards Ceremony*

7:30 am – 8:30 am

8:30 am – 9:30 am

9:45 am – 12:45 pm

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

3:30 pm – 4:15 pm

4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

4:45 pm – 6:00 pm

*Physical awards will not be mailed out after the conference. If a chapter leaves before the conclusion of the awards ceremony, their students will still be recognized and qualified for nationals, but they will not receive a physical award.

Registration

Registration Opens 12/1/2025

Registration Closes 1/14/2026

  • Registration is $65 per person and includes lunch on 3/4.

  • No changes may be made (including to team members and competitions) and no registrations will be accepted after 5:00 pm on 1/14.

  • No refunds will be made after payment is received or after 5:00 pm on 1/14.

  • Extensions due to weather will not be made.

Dress Code: Business

Please note that we will be using pin-on nametags. It is recommended that you refrain from wearing fabrics such as silk, satin, leather, and pleather.

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​Dress code will be enforced at the entrance to the Opening and Closing Ceremonies as well as during competitions. Any student, advisor, or guest not adhering to dress code will be denied entrance to the ceremony/competition.

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  • Dress code is business, which includes:

    • Slacks or business dress pants, khakis, chinos, or knee-length or longer skirts.

    • Button-down shirts with a tie, sweaters, or blouses

    • Knee-length or maxi dresses

    • Optional cardigans, blazers, or sport coats

    • Closed-toed shoes such as loafers, Oxfords, boots, pumps, or flats

    • Simple, professional accessories such as scarves, belts, or jewelry

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  • Please refrain from wearing the following:

    • Shorts

    • Sweatpants

    • Tank tops

    • Crop tops

    • T-shirts

    • Athletic sneakers or tennis shoes

    • Flip-flops

    • Stained or wrinkled clothing

    • Clothing with holes, such as distressed jeans

    • Clothing that is too tight or short

    • Clothing that is oversized or too loose

    • Backless or low-cut tops

    • Clothing with inappropriate logos or text

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Source: “Attire Guide: Dress Codes from Casual to White Tie.” Emily Post, www.emilypost.com

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