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[November 30, 2025 | 7pm ET] Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to engage with artist Kaviya Ravi and inspire your students’ creativity!
Artist Connections: Open Studio Conversation With Kaviya Ravi
Thursday, November 30, 2025 | 7pm ET
Cost: FREE!
This event is open to both educators and students. Please click here to register and receive a Zoom link to access the live event. A recording will be available here in the Professional Learning Studio within 48 hours after the event.Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to engage with artist Kaviya Ravi and inspire your students’ creativity! This event features an engaging presentation by Kaviya Ravi—an Indian American artist, designer, maker, biochemist, and small business owner—followed by an interactive Q and A session led by students from the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) and National Junior Art Honor Society (NJAHS).
Kaviya’s vibrant mixed-media work reflects her life across two cultures, her love of experimentation, and her passion for creating joyful spaces. She was a contestant on NBC’s Making It, and her colorful home and artwork have been featured in various design blogs and magazines.
Sponsors are encouraged to share Kaviya’s artwork and biography with students ahead of time. These materials can be found under the “Handouts” tab once registered.
Please note that participation in this live event or recording does not include NAEA professional learning credit.
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Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 10/23/2025 at 7:00 PM (EDT)
[October 23, 2025 | 7pm ET] Description coming soon.
NAEA Open Studio: Feelings Reboot: Utilizing the Arts To help Our Students Regulate their Emotions
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 7pm ET
Cost: FREE!Description coming soon.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 10/22/2025 at 7:00 PM (EDT)
[October 22, 2025 | 7pm ET] We invite you to participate in a thoughtful webinar presented by members of the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission. This session will explore the importance of honoring Indigenous lands while illuminating the challenges faced by Native Americans throughout the country, and in particular Kentucky, which are often compounded by a lack of awareness and resources. Our presenters will share a concise overview of their regional Native history within the broader context of Indigenous histories across the United States. Together we will thoughtfully examine and deconstruct prevalent myths, stereotypes, and misconceptions that influence perceptions of Native peoples in North America. Additionally, we will discuss effective strategies for addressing these inaccuracies in educational settings, fostering a more informed and inclusive classroom environment.
Honoring Indigenous Lands and Peoples: Addressing Myths, Stereotypes, and Misconceptions to Support Art Educators
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 7–8pm ET
FREE for NAEA members; $49 for nonmembersWe invite you to participate in a thoughtful webinar presented by members of the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission. This session will explore the importance of honoring Indigenous lands while illuminating the challenges faced by Native Americans throughout the country, and in particular Kentucky, which are often compounded by a lack of awareness and resources. Our presenters will share a concise overview of their regional Native history within the broader context of Indigenous histories across the United States. Together we will thoughtfully examine and deconstruct prevalent myths, stereotypes, and misconceptions that influence perceptions of Native peoples in North America. Additionally, we will discuss effective strategies for addressing these inaccuracies in educational settings, fostering a more informed and inclusive classroom environment.
Venus Evans
Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission, Commissioner At Large
Venus Evans, who was born and raised in Laurel County, Kentucky, is a tribal citizen of the Mi’kmaq Nation of Presque Isle, Maine. The Mi’kmaq are one of four federally recognized tribes of the state of Maine. Venus currently serves as Commissioner at Large for the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission (KNAHC).
Tressa Brown
Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission Coordinator
Tressa Brown received her BA in Anthropology from Transylvania University and her MA in Anthropology and Museum Studies from Arizona State University. She is currently the coordinator for the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission. She has worked for the past 35 years providing Native American educational programming for schools and the public.
Chris Robinson
Commissioner, Education Chair, Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission; College Career Navigator; Corrections Instructor
Chris Robinson has more than 25 years in public school, university, and corrections classrooms in rural and urban Alaska, the United Kingdom, and Kentucky. He spent a year at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian as their teacher-in-residence.
Upon completion of this NAEA webinar, you may earn 1 hour of professional development credit as designated by NAEA. Once the webinar is completed, you may view/print a Certification of Participation under the "Contents" tab. You may also print a transcript of all webinars attended under the "Dashboard" link in the right sidebar section of the page.
Clock hours provided upon completion of any NAEA professional learning program are granted for participation in an organized professional learning experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction and qualified instruction, and can be used toward continuing education credit in most states. It is the responsibility of the participant to verify acceptance by professional governing authorities in their area.
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Resources and tools designed to support art educators in prioritizing equity, diversity, and inclusion in their practices.
The ED&I Curated Collection responds to NAEA’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Task Force recommendation to build a growing collection of meaningful, high-quality resources that center justice, belonging, and anti-racist practice in art education.
As art educators, we believe that building inclusive and equitable learning environments starts with reflection on our identities, our teaching, and the systems we navigate. This member-exclusive collection is here to support that journey.
Inside, you’ll find peer-reviewed articles, recorded sessions, learning modules, and carefully selected resources that speak to the intersections of identity, power, culture, and creativity. Whether you’re new to this work or seeking to deepen your leadership, the collection offers both inspiration and practical tools to support your classroom, community, and professional growth.
This is a living resource, created by and for art educators, and it will continue to evolve alongside the field.
Looking for something open to all? Visit the NAEA ED&I Hub [Link], a companion site offering free, public resources to support equity-focused teaching and learning, open to members and non-members alike.
Together, these tools reflect our shared commitment to creating learning spaces where every student feels seen, valued, and empowered.
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NAEA Platform and Position Statements:
- Open Letter: Black Lives Matter: An Open Letter to Art Educators on Constructing an Anti-Racist Agenda” written by Dr. James Haywood Rolling, Jr.
- NAEA Position Statement on Diversity and Inclusion in Visual Arts Education
- NAEA Position Statement on Equity for All Learners
- NAEA Position Statement on Social Justice Art Curriculum
- NAEA Position Statement on Visual Arts Education and Social Art
- NAEA Position Statement on Attracting Diversity into the Profession
- NAEA Position Statement on Freedom of Speech Through Visual Expression
- NAEA Position Statement on Use of Imagery, Cultural Appropriation and Socially Just Practices
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Other Resources:
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Art Education Journal Special Issues:
- Calling for Critical Peace Amid War Crisis: Humanizing, Affective Art Educational Praxis, Volume 78, Issue 1, 2025 pages 4-62
- Brave Spaces and Next Practices: Reimagining the Preparation of Art Educators, Volume 75, Issue 1, 2022 pages 4-50
- Wreckage of Pandemic History: Lessons Learned, Communities Built, and Stories Told, Volume 74, Issue 6, 2021 pages 4-58
- The Denial of Racism: A Call to Action, Volume 74, Issue 5, 2021 pages 4-56
- Creative Activity as a Human Right, Volume 70, Issue 4, 2017 pages 4-70
Studies in Art Education Special Issues:
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Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 09/18/2025 at 7:00 PM (EDT)
[September 18, 2025 | 7pm ET] Students and educators from immigrant, refugee, and mixed-status families face unique challenges, fear of separation, cultural erasure, and emotional trauma that impact their sense of belonging in schools. In this Open Studio Conversation, presenters share personal narratives and professional expertise to explore how the visual arts can serve as safe and brave spaces for connection, resilience, and authentic expression. Participants will gain actionable strategies for protecting student privacy, navigating restrictions on cultural and linguistic representation, and responding to urgent scenarios (including ICE presence on campus). The session emphasizes best practices grounded in lived experience, offering tools that affirm identity, strengthen community, and empower educators to support every learner with care, creativity, and confidence.
NAEA Open Studio Conversation: We Make Us Safe: Creative Resistance for Empowering Art Educators to Support Immigrant and Mixed-Status Students
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 7pm ET
Cost: FREE!Students and educators from immigrant, refugee, and mixed-status families face unique challenges, fear of separation, cultural erasure, and emotional trauma that impact their sense of belonging in schools. In this Open Studio Conversation, presenters share personal narratives and professional expertise to explore how the visual arts can serve as safe and brave spaces for connection, resilience, and authentic expression. Participants will gain actionable strategies for protecting student privacy, navigating restrictions on cultural and linguistic representation, and responding to urgent scenarios (including ICE presence on campus). The session emphasizes best practices grounded in lived experience, offering tools that affirm identity, strengthen community, and empower educators to support every learner with care, creativity, and confidence.
Please note that participation in this live event or recording does not include NAEA professional learning credit.
Anna Pilhoefer
Past Chair, NAEA Equity, Diversity,& Inclusion Commission
Anna Pilhoefer, an artist and arts educator with more than 20 years’ experience, has led TK–12 teaching, districtwide arts leadership, and nonprofit program management. She has expanded arts access for thousands of students and served on the team of 20 that developed the California Arts Framework. She is currently the TK–12 arts program specialist for Santa Barbara Unified School District.
Isa Obradovich
Art Education & TESOL Student; English Language Learner Writing Center Consultant, Miami University
Isabella “Isa” Obradovich is a senior at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, studying art education and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Isa was born in Washington, DC, to immigrant parents from France and Peru, and she was raised speaking French and Spanish, learning English upon entering school. Isa is a passionate artist, educator, activist, and content creator, and she was awarded the National Preservice Art Educator of the Year award by NAEA in 2025. In addition to her role as Preservice Commissioner on the NAEA ED&I Commission, she serves on the Ohio Art Education Association (OAEA) DEI Committee.
Cathy Rosamond
Chair of Art Education, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
Cathy Rosamond has an extensive background in higher education teaching and research, as well as museum education for K–12 students. At NAEA, she serves on the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Commission. Her scholarship interests include artistic research, specifically in investigations that focus on diverse approaches to inquiry.
Mayra Cecilia Palafox
Senior Manager of Public Programs & Interpretation; Edith Farnsworth House, Chicago, IL
Mayra Cecilia Palafox is an artist, museum administrator, and cultural worker. She is currently the Senior Manager of Public Programs & Interpretation at the Edith Farnsworth House. She has worked in museums for over a decade in New York, Berkeley, and Chicago. She is currently the Museum Education Commissioner for the NAEA ED&I Commission.
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Resources to empower members in advocating for arts education.
This Curated Collection for Arts Advocacy brings together a range of essential resources designed to support and strengthen advocacy efforts at the local, state, and national levels. Whether you're an educator, student, administrator, or community member, this collection offers accessible tools to help articulate the value of arts education. It includes recorded webinars led by experts in the field, news articles highlighting impactful arts initiatives, downloadable advocacy tools, and data reports that demonstrate the measurable benefits of arts learning. By combining practical guidance with compelling evidence and stories from the field, this collection empowers users to advocate confidently and effectively for sustained and equitable access to the arts in education.
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NAEA Platform and Position Statements:
- Relationship of Visual Arts, Design, and Media Arts Educators to Decision Makers
- Impact of Visual Arts Workforce Development
- Visual Arts as Part of a Well-Rounded Education
- Graduation Requirements in the Visual Arts
- Scheduling, Time, Funding and/or Resources for Visual Arts Ed
- Certified/Licensed Visual Art Educators in PreK-12
- Importance of Visual Arts Supervisors in PreK-12 Ed
NAEA Resources:
- Federal Funding to Support Arts Education
- Arts Education Alliance
- Arts Education Advocacy Tools
- NAEA Advocacy Committee
- Research Commission-Recommended NAEA Publications
- Studies, Findings, and Resources
NAEA Articles:
- President Trump’s Executive Order Regarding the U.S. Department of Education
- Arts Ed Advocacy in Action: Letter to Chief State School Officers on Arts Education
- Associations Partner to Advocate for Arts Education
Other Resources:
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NAEA Resources:
- #VisualArtsEd Campaign Postcard
- #VisualArtsEd Campaign Handout
- Visual Arts Matter
- 10 Lessons the Arts Teach
- Tips for Parent Advocacy
- Tips for Talking with your Legislator
Other Resources:
- United States Department of Education – Stats in Brief: Public Elementary and Secondary School Arts Education Instructors
- The Arts in Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Benefits of Arts Participation: A Literature Review and Gap-Analysis (2000-2015)
- Arts Education for America’s Students, A Shared Endeavor
- President’s Committee for the Arts and Humanities Releases Arts Education Study Reinvesting in Arts Education: Winning America’s Future Through Creative Schools
- Arts and Achievement in At-Risk Youth: Findings from Four Longitudinal Studies (National Endowment for the Arts)
- Arts Education in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools: 1999-2000 and 2009-10
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[September 10, 2025 Join us to explore how federal provisions under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), IDEA, and Perkins V can support well-rounded, equity-focused arts education in your school. Learn how Title I, Title II, and Title IV funds can be allocated to strengthen arts programming, from integrating arts with core subjects to providing dedicated resources for English learners and students with disabilities. The webinar will also cover the new Assistance for Arts Education (AAE) discretionary grant program, which offers opportunities to fund professional development, instructional materials, and arts-based educational programming.
Unlocking Funding for Your Visual Arts Program: Leveraging Federal and State Resources to Enhance Arts Education
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
FREE for NAEA members; $49 for nonmembersJoin us to explore how federal provisions under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), IDEA, and Perkins V can support well-rounded, equity-focused arts education in your school. Learn how Title I, Title II, and Title IV funds can be allocated to strengthen arts programming, from integrating arts with core subjects to providing dedicated resources for English learners and students with disabilities. The webinar will also cover the new Assistance for Arts Education (AAE) discretionary grant program, which offers opportunities to fund professional development, instructional materials, and arts-based educational programming.
Kim Wilson
Director, Arts in Basic Curriculum Institute
As Director of Arts in Basic Curriculum Institute, Kim works to bring artists, educators, and advocates from civic, government, and cultural agencies and organizations together for a common goal: to achieve quality, comprehensive arts education for all South Carolina students.
Upon completion of this NAEA webinar, you may earn 1 hour of professional development credit as designated by NAEA. Once the webinar is completed, you may view/print a Certification of Participation under the "Contents" tab. You may also print a transcript of all webinars attended under the "Dashboard" link in the right sidebar section of the page.
Clock hours provided upon completion of any NAEA professional learning program are granted for participation in an organized professional learning experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction and qualified instruction, and can be used toward continuing education credit in most states. It is the responsibility of the participant to verify acceptance by professional governing authorities in their area.
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Kick off a new school year with confidence and creativity!
The Back-To-School Tips Curated Collection is tailored to help educators kick off the new school year with confidence and creativity. This collection offers on-demand access to a variety of practical content, including articles and webinars focused on effective classroom management, establishing routines, and creating a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment. Educators can also access downloadable materials to streamline their back-to-school preparations. Additionally, the Curated Collection provides insights on self-care, best practices, and building relationships with administrators, ensuring teachers are equipped to start the year energized and prepared for success.
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NAEA Position Statements:
- NAEA Position Statement on Positive School Culture and Climate
- NAEA Position Statement on Scheduling, Time, Enrollment, Facilities, Funding and/or Resources for Visual Arts Education
- NAEA Position Statement on Professional Development
- NAEA Position Statement on Community Collaborations
- NAEA Position Statement on Physical Safety in the Art Classroom
- NAEA Position Statement on Equity for All Learners
- NAEA Position Statement on Accreditation Standards
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[August 21, 2025] Join us for this Open Studio Conversation focused on building a strong foundation for art instruction throughout the year. In this session, experienced art educators will share practical tools and strategies for curriculum planning—from mapping your scope and sequence to aligning lessons with standards and setting up systems for reflection and assessment. Whether you’re preparing for a new year or refining your current approach, you’ll gain ready-to-use ideas and resources to support your art curriculum–planning process.
NAEA Open Studio Conversation: Art Room 101 Series | Designing the Year: Tools for Art Curriculum Planning
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Cost: FREE!Join us for this Open Studio Conversation focused on building a strong foundation for art instruction throughout the year. In this session, experienced art educators will share practical tools and strategies for curriculum planning—from mapping your scope and sequence to aligning lessons with standards and setting up systems for reflection and assessment. Whether you’re preparing for a new year or refining your current approach, you’ll gain ready-to-use ideas and resources to support your art curriculum–planning process.
Please note that participation in this live event or recording does not include NAEA professional learning credit.
Tasha Newton
K-12 art teacher and The Art of Education Advisor and Student Coach
The Art of Education University, IowaTasha Newton is an award-winning art educator from Wisconsin with over 14 years of teaching experience. She spent 10 years teaching elementary art and 4 years teaching middle and high school art, creating safe and supportive environments where students are encouraged to take creative risks and explore new ideas. In recognition of her dedication and impact, Tasha was named the 2024 Wisconsin Art Teacher of the Year and the 2025 NAEA Northwestern Art Teacher of the Year.
Beyond the classroom, Tasha enjoys traveling, reading, working in her ceramics studio, and making art alongside her children. She believes in the power of art to build confidence and community and sees her role not only as a K–12 educator, but as a resource and mentor for fellow teachers and her broader community.
Leela Payne
Elementary Art Educator
Montgomery County Public Schools, MarylandLeela Payne is a dedicated teacher and artist with over 30 years of experience in art education. Originally from Long Island, NY, she holds an undergraduate degree for Mansfield University, PA, and a graduate degree in supervision and the arts from Bank St. College and the School of Visual Arts. Leela has been with Montgomery County Public Schools for over 30 years, including New Hampshire Estates (a Title I primary school), Burning Tree, and Rock View Elementary working with students from PreK through 5th grade, including learning center programs. She has taught middle and high school students during the summer through creative adventures art camp, where she’s been involved with over 25 years based in the Washington, DC, area. Leela draws inspiration from the region’s museum and gallery scene, which fuels both her teaching and her personal art practice.
Tiffany Alvarez-Thurman
Lead Art Teacher
Plano East Senior High School, TexasTiffany Alvarez-Thurman is a veteran secondary art teacher with 21 years of experience teaching at all levels, including AP Art and Design, AP Art History, and IB Visual Arts. She is the curriculum specialist for Plano ISD Visual Arts and is the lead consultant and co-owner of Green Stripe Consulting LLC, where she leads trainings for arts educators, creates resources and courses for AP and IB Art, and provides professional development services for school districts.
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Developing and implementing effective, standards-based art education programs.
The Curriculum and Standards Curated Collection is a specialized resource designed to assist educators in developing and implementing effective, standards-based art education programs. This collection offers on-demand access to a wealth of content, including instructional videos, workshops, and expert insights on aligning curriculum with national standards. It provides links to a wide range of resources, such as sample lesson plans, assessment tools, and best practices for integrating contemporary issues and diverse perspectives into the curriculum. Additionally, this Curated Collection highlights opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and staying updated on the latest trends and innovations in art education, ensuring educators have the tools they need to foster creative and critical thinking in their students.
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NAEA Platform and Position Statements:
- NAEA Position Statements: Curriculum
- Position Statement on Utilizing Quality Resources to Build Meaningful Curriculum
- NAEA Position Statement on Visual Arts as Part of a Well-Rounded Education
- NAEA Position Statements: Assessment
- NAEA Position Statement on Social Justice Art Curriculum
- NAEA Position Statement on the Connections Between Instruction, Assessment, and Learning in the Visual Arts
- NAEA Position Statement on the 4C’s (Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity)
- NAEA Position Statement on 21st Century Skills and Visual Arts Education
- Accreditation Standards: Purposes, Principles, and Standards for School Art Program
- Definition of Fine Arts for High School Graduation Requirements
- What We Believe/NAEA Goals For Quality Arts Education
NAEA Resources:
Standards Studio for Fresh Ideas: Standards in Action! Planning sheets for:
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