[September 26, 2024] In today’s complex landscape, the pursuit of equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) can often be met with resistance, skepticism, or even penalties. This presentation explores practical strategies for advancing ED&I initiatives in environments where such efforts are not always welcomed or understood. We’ll delve into the challenges of advocating for change, discuss methods to build resilience, and share insights on how to effectively move forward while managing risks. Join us to learn how to navigate this critical work in a world that continues to evolve, where ED&I remains essential to this progress.

[September 10, 2024] Earlier this year, the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), the National Art Education Association (NAEA), the National Association for Media Arts Education (NAMAE), the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) announced a new partnership—the Arts Education Alliance—to amplify the value of arts education through joint advocacy work led by Amanda Karhuse and the Advocacy and Public Policy Team at NAfME. The Arts Education Alliance invites you to join us for this webinar to learn more about our cross-organizational collaboration and how we are working to ensure that a well-rounded education includes access to all five art forms. We will share actions arts educators can take to make your voices heard at the federal and state levels. Additionally, we will explore the collaborative work already underway by the Alliance, including advocacy to support education funding, legislation that strengthens arts access and participation, and examination of the National Core Arts Standards.

[August 22, 2024] Join us for an engaging session designed to help you prepare for a successful school year! Our Art Room 101 Series kicks off with Studio Procedures–Tips and Tricks for Back to School, designed to streamline classroom management and enhance teaching strategies for emerging and experienced art educators.

[June 20, 2024] The dynamic between artists as educators and educators as artists can bring diverse perspectives to the education field. Artists as educators may emphasize creativity, while educators as artists can integrate their artistic skills into teaching methods, enhancing the learning experience. Both approaches contribute to the holistic well-being of the arts educator. Join us as we explore these relationships in this NAEA Open Studio Conversation.

[May 23, 2024] - 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 with Director of Learning and Program Development, Laura Grundler, and Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Special Initiatives, Ray Yang, 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!

[February 22, 2024] The session begins with an engaging presentation by Phillip Boutté Jr. and Mike Uwandi of 9B Collective, followed by an interactive Q and A session facilitated by National Art Honor Society (NAHS) and National Junior Art Honor Society (NJAHS) students.

[January 25, 2024] Join us for a conversation on how research lives in our practice as educators and how it translates to K–12 settings through professional learning at the district level as well as the preparation of preservice educators. Presented by three members of the NAEA Research Commission, their shared experiences will highlight how the Commission actively promotes and engages a wide range of topics for empowering practice, advocacy, and dialogue among a range of education environments to build networks and foster collaborations.

[January 16, 2024] In this Open Studio Conversation, NAEA welcomes featured presenter Jeffrey Conger, professor of graphic design at Montana State University and cofounder of the university’s Dyslexia & Innovation Symposium. Jeffrey will explore the skills and portfolio strategies that help students pursue higher education opportunities in graphic design and media arts, career options for students considering these pathways, and the value of exploring higher education opportunities in unexpected locations. He’ll also talk about the value of welcoming nontraditional and neurodiverse students into art and digital media programs in both secondary and higher education. Joining Jeffrey is Michele Dick, business development manager for education at Wacom and an education veteran with 21+ years of classroom and administrative experience with Evergreen Public Schools in Vancouver, Washington. Wacom device giveaways will be announced at the end of the conversation!

[November 16, 2023] Join us for the first National Art Honor Society Connections: Open Studio Conversations with vanessa german. This event offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights, connect with the renowned artist vanessa german, and ignite students’ creative passion. The session will begin with an engaging presentation by vanessa german followed by an interactive Q&A session facilitated by National Art Honor Society (NAHS) and National Junior Art Honor Society (NJAHS) students.

[October 26, 2023] Are you inspired to share an article on topics like creative pedagogy, authentic art learning, effective teaching methods, community-based art education, museum education, equity, diversity, and inclusion, or any other subject that directly enriches classroom practices? Perhaps you have a unique teaching concept inspired by an artwork, ready to be transformed into an instructional resource? Whether you have a budding idea or a polished paper, we invite you to submit it to Art Education. As the official journal of NAEA, Art Education explores diverse professional themes relevant to art educators, spanning from preK to university levels—including preservice educators, researchers, scholars, and many more. Join us in shaping the future of art education and be a reflexive practitioner!