National Art Education Association

As we gear up for an exciting new school year, we want to hear from you! What are your top tips or ideas for going back to school? Share your wisdom with our NAEA community, whether it's classroom setup hacks, first-day activities, or unique ways to inspire your students.

Share your tips and ideas in the comments below, or use ! Let's help each other start the year with new creative energy! We can't wait to see your unique ideas!

Join us for the August Webinar "Fiber Arts for All," an exciting webinar that weaves traditional craftsmanship with contemporary creativity in fiber arts. This webinar has been rescheduled from its original date to Wednesday, August 14. Register now—free for NAEA members! https://ow.ly/z8fP50SREhp

This month’s NAEA Member Spotlight is on Ted Mallory, an art teacher at MVAOCOU High School in Mapleton, Iowa.

Why NAEA matters to Ted: When I first found NAEA, it was all about professional resources, but now it's also about community and connections. This is a place to connect, reflect, and amplify our voices to advocate for arts education.

Ted’s tip for art education success: For me, it's not about winning awards or selling my work. I feel successful when I see my former students still creating and seeing differently as adults. Whether it's sculpting, photography, painting, designing, drawing, or crafting—professionally or just as a hobby. Former students make it worth it for me.

Want to be featured in our monthly NAEA Member Portraits?

Each month, on the NAEA website and social media, we spotlight a member’s name, photo, professional title/workplace, why they value NAEA, and their tip for visual arts education success. We invite you to share your perspective. It only takes a few minutes. Submit here: https://form.jotform.com/241667179305159

Check out this new leadership opportunity for middle and high school students at NJAHS and NAHS! Learn more here: https://www.arteducators.org/national-art-honor-societies/articles/1409-nahs-njahs-national-student-council-ambassadors

The National Art Education Association (NAEA) seeks applications from middle and high school students who are registered NAHS/NJAHS chapter members interested in serving as ambassadors on the NAHS/NJAHS National Student Council! The Council will meet virtually, cohost NAEA Open Studio Conversations, and provide feedback to NAEA about the NAHS/NJAHS programs.

This position is designed for passionate and dedicated students with a deep appreciation for visual, design, and/or media arts, strong leadership qualities, and a commitment to promoting the highest standards in art scholarship, character, and service.

NAHS/NJAHS National Student Council nominations must be submitted online by the chapter sponsor by September 20, 2024, and include a personal statement written by the student and a letter of recommendation.

For more information, please visit the NAEA website: https://www.arteducators.org/national-art-honor-societies/articles/1409-nahs-njahs-national-student-council-ambassadors (link in bio)

Featured NAHS Chapter: NAHS members at New Orleans Museum of Art, Thomas Jefferson Academy for Advanced Studies, Gretna, LA

As the new school year begins, NAEA wishes all teachers a smooth transition back to the classroom!

Whether you're returning to your art studio, setting up a new creative space, or integrating arts into your curriculum, we're here to support and inspire you every step of the way.

Let’s inspire one another as we prepare for a year filled with imagination, creativity, and artistic growth!

What creative ideas are you putting into action as the school year begins? Please share them in the comments below! ⬇

Use to share your classroom setups, first projects, and creative ideas. We can't wait to see your unique ideas!

From timely online professional development to comprehensive resources, NAEA is your go-to source for visual arts, design, and media arts education. Together, let's make this year the most creative one yet!

The Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for the following NAEA Board of Directors positions: President-Elect and Division Directors-Elect (Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary, Higher Education, Preservice, Supervision and Administration, and Museum Education)

Please consider nominating NAEA members you know who have an interest in national leadership and service. Submit nomination materials online by August 5, 2024. https://ow.ly/kvkV50RPryN

Join us for a National Art Honor Societies Interest Meeting!

Are you interested in starting a chapter of the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) or National Junior Art Honor Society (NJAHS) at your school but are unsure where to begin? We’re excited to invite you to an upcoming interactive meeting designed to kickstart your journey! This session will feature an overview of NAHS and NJAHS, a step-by-step guide to starting a chapter, and a dedicated Q and A segment to address your questions about the program. We’re here to support you!

Date: Tuesday, August 6
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm ET

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ud-igqzosH9PKbnlf0Kg941HmpartPgn0

Featured NAHS Chapter: NAHS Group Photo, Dover High School, Dover, DE

Help Shape a National Advocacy Plan for Visual Arts Education as a Member of the NAEA Advocacy Committee! The Committee will support the mission and vision of NAEA by contributing to the development of a national advocacy strategy. This volunteer leadership group will include a diverse range of members from all Divisions and Regions to bring forth new areas of experience, expertise, interest, and perspectives. Find out more here: https://ow.ly/b6gj50SFCpL

Empower your learners to become innovative stewards of our shared planet through art! This webinar explores the intersection of creativity and conservation through eco-art education for K-12 learners. Join us tonight to discover practical approaches for building students’ artistic talents while cultivating their ecological awareness and developing their social consciousness toward environmental sustainability. https://ow.ly/xjsW50Sw4VC

Empower your learners to become innovative stewards of our shared planet through art! This webinar explores the intersection of creativity and conservation through eco-art education for K-12 learners. Join us to discover practical approaches for building students’ artistic talents while cultivating their ecological awareness and developing their social consciousness toward environmental sustainability. https://ow.ly/xjsW50Sw4VC

Today is the final deadline! If you haven't already, submit your proposal to present at the 2025 NAEA National Convention in Louisville, KY, March 20–22. The submission deadline is today by 11:59PM ET! https://ow.ly/Tk0Y50SsUim

Are you an NAEA member who would like to serve on the 2024 Nominating Committees? Positions are available on 3 nominating committees: The Board of Directors Nominating Committee; the Research Commission Nominating Committee; and the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) Commission Nominating Committee. Learrn more and apply here: https://ow.ly/Wqlr50SbVC9

Join us tonight as we explore the dynamic relationships between artists as educators and educators as artists; and how this can bring diverse perspectives to the education field. Both approaches contribute to the holistic well-being of the arts educator. https://ow.ly/EtPK50SmqbL

The deGraffenried Foundation is excited to announce Brooklyn Johnston as this year's award recipient for The deGraffenried Design Scholarship for the National Art Honor Society! Brooklyn graduated high school from Logan-Rogersville High School in Rogersville, Missouri and will be pursuing a degree in Architecture at Drury University. Congratulations Brooklyn, we wish you the best of luck! https://ow.ly/v9Ji50Sij6h

If you haven't already, submit your proposal to present at the 2025 NAEA National Convention in Louisville, KY, March 20–22. Share your expertise with visual arts educators who are committed to NAEA’s mission to “champion creative growth and innovation by equitably advancing the tools and resources for a high-quality visual arts, design, and media arts education throughout diverse populations and communities of practice." https://ow.ly/5sLK50RqROa

NAEA is committed to supporting our current and future visual arts, design, and media arts educators. To better understand and address the obstacles that current and future art educators face, the NAEA Board of Directors has formed a national “Art Education Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force." Join us tonight as members of the Task Force share their findings and recommendations for the association and the field. https://ow.ly/9hn750S0nkV

Join us as we explore the dynamic relationships between artists as educators and educators as artists; and how this can bring diverse perspectives to the education field. Both approaches contribute to the holistic well-being of the arts educator. https://learning.arteducators.org/products/naea-open-studio-balancing-acts-strategies-for-preservice-art-educators-to-thrive-as-artists-and-instructors

NAEA is now accepting applications from members who wish to serve on the 2024 Nominating Committees. Positions are available on 3 nominating committees: The Board of Directors Nominating Committee; the Research Commission Nominating Committee; and the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) Commission Nominating Committee. Learrn more here: https://ow.ly/smWK50S1hX9

In the coming months, NAEA will begin launching a series of initiatives to advocate for our profession and our learners. To begin the next phase of our advocacy work, we are excited to announce that the National Art Education Association (NAEA) is partnering with other major arts education organizations to advance federal policy goals. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/eKmM50S2uxU

NAEA Invites YOU to register for the 2024 National Leadership Conference (NLC), from July 24–27, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan. Registration is open and space is limited!

The purpose of the National Leadership Conference is to support and enhance the effectiveness of experienced, new, and aspiring visual arts, design, and media arts education leaders. The 2024 program is being designed in direct response to the timely interests and needs expressed by NAEA leaders at all levels. Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/tTrV50S13UF

NAEA is committed to supporting our current and future visual arts, design, and media arts educators. To better understand and address the obstacles that current and future art educators face, the NAEA Board of Directors has formed a national “Art Education Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force." Join us as members of the Task Force share their findings and recommendations for the association and the field. https://ow.ly/qFIj50S0nkW

Tonight's Open Studio Conversation will cover the basics of submitting a presentation proposal for the upcoming 2025 NAEA National Convention. Walk through the proposal submission process and learn firsthand what you’ll need to prep your submission—plus tips to make it easier and more effective. Bring your questions and walk away ready to submit your presentation proposal! https://ow.ly/ac3z50RSOgg

REPOST Scholastic Teachers
What a special moment to have Jordan Casteel on-stage at ! Everyone in attendance received an issue of Scholastic Art magazine with a feature article about Jordan's work and artistic process. https://bit.ly/3UPXqOH

The Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for the following NAEA Board of Directors positions: President-Elect and Division Directors-Elect. Please consider nominating NAEA members you know who have an interest in national leadership and service. Submit nomination materials online by August 5, 2024. https://ow.ly/kvkV50RPryN

Join us for this Open Studio Conversation covering the basics of submitting a presentation proposal for the upcoming 2025 NAEA National Convention. Walk through the proposal submission process and learn firsthand what you’ll need to prep your submission—plus tips to make it easier and more effective. Bring your questions and walk away ready to submit your presentation proposal! https://ow.ly/VHTo50RG4aZ

The member organizations of the National Coalition for Arts Standards (NCAS) are seeking educators to participate in the next phase of “Creating a Community for All Learners: Reimagining Standards-Based Arts Education for Equity & Inclusion,” a project focused on the reassessment of the National Arts Standards through the lens of culturally responsive teaching and student-centered instruction.

The deadline to apply is June 15. Learn more! https://ow.ly/zlNg50RIRJY

We are grateful Apple recognizes that the "crushing" metaphorical image used as a sales strategy was disturbing. In an era when the arts are facing troubling challenges in our education systems, rather than "crushing" artistic mediums that foster creativity, learning, and joy, Apple could use its brand and resources to help us ensure all students have access to an equitable arts education.
Educational Theatre Association, National Art Education Association, National Dance Education Organization - NDEO, National Association for Media Arts Education, and National Association for Music Education call on Apple to continue its long-standing history of being an arts champion and partner in our advocacy efforts.

Apple apologizes for iPad Pro ad that ‘missed the mark’ Apple says its ‘Crushed’ spot fell short of its goal of empowering and celebrating creatives.