National Art Education Association (NAEA)

Meet the New NAEA Advocacy Committee! At the 2024 NAEA Delegates Assembly, a new standing committee was approved to begin work on a National Arts Education Advocacy strategy as detailed in Pillar 4 of NAEA’s Strategic Vision. After careful consideration and a competitive application process, NAEA has selected the 11 members of the 2024–2025 Advocacy Committee. The NAEA Advocacy Committee will support the mission and vision of NAEA by contributing to the development of a national advocacy strategy, including tools and training modules, that can evolve over time to meet the needs of visual arts, design, and media arts educators. The Committee is also informed by the new recommendations from the Art Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force. The Advocacy Committee is led by NAEA Southeastern Region Vice President Joshua Drews and NAEA Pacific Region Vice President–Elect Mark Graham. NAEA Advocacy Committee Members: Joshua Drews, Chair Mark Graham, Associate Chair Reilly Powers Amanda Galbraith Nancy Walkup Natalie C. Jones James Andrews Kat Crowner Jennifer Appelfeller Barbara Laws Michelle Ridlen #ArtEducationAdvocacy #ArtEdAdvocate #AdvocateForTheArts #NAEA #ArtTeachers #ArtsEd #ArtsEducation

Learn from educators about their strategies for student-centered classroom formative and summative assessments in elementary, middle-level, and secondary settings. Explore ways assessment works in choice-based classrooms and how to use rubrics to plan backward to help clearly unpack lessons for student success. https://lnkd.in/g7E7JF5Y

The NAEA25 Mobile App is here! View the session schedule, plan and create your session agenda, access handouts, connect with colleagues, and more! Download it for free in the Apple Store or Google Play Store or view it online at 💻 naea25.sched.com #NAEA25

Join Nate Powell, NAEA25 Keynote Speaker and National Book Award-winning cartoonist for this hands-on workshop! Delve into how you can turn up the volume on your own self-expression and convey feelings and experiences through comics you may not have thought possible before. Practice conveying non-visual details (such as sound, texture, smell, touch, taste, emotion, or intuition) in a visual way using a four-panel comic. Seats are limited for each workshop and SELL OUT fast, so grab your ticket today. https://ow.ly/3f5Z50UZPS8 📆Thursday, March 20 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM 📌 Crossing Senses: Using Comics to Explore Memory and Sensory Information With Nate Powell

🎨 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT FROM NCAS The National Coalition for Arts Standards (NCAS) is launching its first review of National Arts Standards in over a decade, examining standards across all artistic disciplines —dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts. The arts world has evolved dramatically since 2014. Now is your chance to help shape what comes next. 🎯 Who should participate? -Arts educators - Education leaders - Arts organizations - Anyone passionate about arts education ⏰ Deadline: May 16, 2025 🔗 Survey: https://lnkd.in/eBjFy8ia Your voice matters in defining the future of arts education. Share your expertise! #ArtsEducation #Education #ArtsMatter

Join members of the NAEA Research Commission for an engaging and insightful discussion as they dive into the groundbreaking work of three Connected Arts Networks (CAN) Teacher Leaders. Discover how their Action Research initiatives are transforming professional learning, enhancing classroom instruction, and fostering stronger communication with campus administrators. https://lnkd.in/gRAiGJ-x

Youth Art Month is Approaching in March! Did you know Youth Art Month (YAM) was originally established as Children’s Art Month in 1961 by the Crayon and Watercolor Institute? Youth Art Month is now coordinated at the national level by the Council for Art Education. This month-long celebration highlights the positive impact of visual arts education, which is often overlooked in standard core curriculum subjects. State and local organizers plan a variety of activities and events, including art shows, exhibits, fund-raisers, and other special events to emphasize the significance of visual arts education. One of the Council for Art Education’s key events is the national Student Flag and Banner Contest for K–12 students. Winning designs from each state are showcased in the Youth Art Month Museum during the National Art Education Association Convention each spring. How do you plan to celebrate Youth Art Month this year? Use #YouthArtMonth2025 to share! We hope you can join us to see all the amazing YAM artwork on display at the NAEA25 Convention in Louisville, KY, March 20–22! #NAEAThrowbackThursday #ArtTeachers #ArtsEd #ArtsEducation

Tomorrow is your last chance to secure your spot for the Kentucky Derby Hat Design with Jenny Pfanenstiel Preconvention Workshop. Ticket sales end Thursday, February 13. Learn how to purchase your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gCffxCpE

This year, we want to highlight all the fantastic work done by National Art Honor Society Chapters nationwide! Today, we want to celebrate Byron Nelson High School in Trophy Club, TX! Last year, their NAHS members continued to spread awareness of the visual arts and represent the art community at their school. Also in 2024, they launched an outreach program called “Spread the Love” during the Valentine’s season of February. They created hearts with encouraging messages and placed them around campus for students to find and keep, hoping to broaden the Valentine’s message to include self-love as well as loving others! NAHS Sponsor: Holly Smether Are you ready to inspire your students and foster a vibrant arts community at your school? Consider starting an NAHS or NJAHS Chapter today! It’s a fantastic way to support young artists, encourage leadership, and bring exciting opportunities to your art program. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this creative community! #nationalarthonorsociety #NAHS #arteducation

Advance your visual arts program by developing strong relationships with your school administrators. Join us tonight and hear from two school principals on ways to best approach and collaborate with your administrator to foster connectivity, overcome challenges, and improve communication to support your visual arts program and celebrate the depth and breadth of learning through visual arts education. https://lnkd.in/gY6ANfpS