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Advancing Art Education We represent members in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia, U.S. Possessions, most Canadian Provinces, U.S.

Members include elementary, middle, and high school visual arts educators; college and university professors; university students preparing to become art educators; researchers and scholars; teaching artists; administrators and supervisors; and art museum educators—as well as more than 54,000 students who are members of the National Art Honor Society. military bases around the world, and 25 foreign countries.

09/01/2026

Are you interested in starting a Preservice chapter at your college or university but unsure where to begin? We’re excited to invite you to an upcoming interactive meeting designed to kickstart your journey!

This engaging session will include an overview of NAEA Preservice chapters, a step-by-step guide to starting a chapter, and a dedicated Q and A segment to answer your questions and support your next steps.

In addition to learning how to launch a chapter, you’ll discover the many exclusive benefits available to NAEA Preservice members, including access to mentorship programs, professional learning, leadership opportunities, and member-only awards and discounts. Preservice members also enjoy tailored sessions at the NAEA National Convention, the opportunity to present and exhibit their work, and meaningful connections with experienced educators and peers that help build a strong foundation for a successful career in art education.

Date: Thursday, September 10
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm ET
Follow the Link to Register! https://ow.ly/zuWk50ZHrxX

08/27/2026

Join us tonight and explore foundational digital drawing techniques while working with free online art tools! Inspired by Wacom’s hands-on Hero Lab experience at NAEA26, this session demonstrates how to guide students through creating their own Art Hero trading card while learning core digital art skills along the way. No prior digital art experience is required. Learn more: https://ow.ly/KNIr50ZCvio

08/21/2026

Explore foundational digital drawing techniques while working with free online art tools! Inspired by Wacom’s hands-on Hero Lab experience at NAEA26, this session demonstrates how to guide students through creating their own Art Hero trading card while learning core digital art skills along the way. No prior digital art experience is required. Learn more: https://ow.ly/OviA50ZCvc9

08/20/2026

Join us tonight for our next live virtual event in the Art Room 101 series to learn about the Customized Arts Learning (CAL) Toolkit. Designed for preK-12 educators, the toolkit provides resources to support the needs of diverse learners and uses arts learning as a bridge to academic and interpersonal development. Learn more and register here. https://ow.ly/xO6W50ZzWOr

08/19/2026

Don't miss this opportunity to support your professional goals! The National Art Education Foundation (NAEF) is accepting grant applications from NAEA members for its 2027-2028 grant cycle. Submit your application by October 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET. https://ow.ly/pLB350ZB5eu

08/17/2026

Do you know a National Art Honor Societies student who is passionate about the arts and interested in leadership opportunities? The National Student Council seeks students who are registered National Art Honor Societies chapter members and demonstrate a strong commitment to the arts and leadership. Student ambassadors play a vital role in providing recommendations to NAEA regarding the National Art Honor Societies programs. Nominations must be submitted online by September 14, 2026. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/3Lja50ZqSqm

08/14/2026

Join us for our next live virtual event in the Art Room 101 series to learn about the Customized Arts Learning (CAL) Toolkit. Designed for preK-12 educators, the toolkit provides resources to support the needs of diverse learners and uses arts learning as a bridge to academic and interpersonal development. Learn more and register here. https://ow.ly/xO6W50ZzWOr

07/31/2026

We’re back to spotlight more amazing NAEA Interest Groups—where art educators can connect, collaborate, and inspire!

Today we are highlighting the Design Interest Group (DIG)–Established 2001.

DIG’s Purpose: The primary objective of the Design Interest Group (DIG) is to fulfill the compelling mission of supporting art and design educators, teaching artists, and other leaders as they learn how to teach, integrate, and facilitate design education within preK–12. Our collective goal is to guide learners of all ages in the human-centered, transformative power of Design Thinking and Learning (adapted from NDTI, 1998).

An inventive process that can be applied across all subject areas:
◾Problems are identified by way of learner-driven discovery
◾Creative problem-solving capacities are practiced and developed
◾Ideas are explored, investigated, and sorted
◾Solutions are proposed, produced, and presented
◾Learning process is assessed aimed at improving future learning
◾Learning outcomes are evaluated and clarified via feedback

It is our vision to facilitate ongoing interactions between the DIG community and NAEA members. Areas of focus include the development of design education content, facilitation of the design thinking and learning process, the framing of design-based learning lesson plans and curriculum, and insights into growing design education advocacy and professional development opportunities. With a solid foundation in hand, we continue to build partnerships with professional design-based organizations, universities, and schools.

Learn more on their website: www.naea-dig.org

NAEA Interest Groups offer members a key opportunity to connect with other members who share an interest in a specific issue or topic in art education. Interest Groups share ideas, bring areas of concern to NAEA’s attention, and hold events at the NAEA National Convention.

Visit the NAEA website for more information for each Interest Group: arteducators.org/community/interest-groups

07/24/2026

Do you know an outstanding visual arts, design, or media arts educator, student, or supporter who deserves recognition? The NAEA Awards Program offers more than 100 awards at state, regional, and national levels. Don't wait to nominate—summer is the perfect time to get ahead of the deadline. Nominate by Monday, November 2. https://ow.ly/ng0j50ZqRSV

07/23/2026

It’s time for !

In 1976, during America’s bicentennial, the NAEA Board appointed a Commission to make a study of the status and prospects for the art teaching profession at that time. Here is a preview of the recommendations the Commission outlined in the “Report of the NAEA Commission on Art Education.”

What recommendations stand out to you? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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