In celebration of Arts in Education Week, NAEA is honored to empower and support members like you.
This week, we celebrate National Arts in Education Week and recognize your commitment to art education and the vital role you play in the NAEA community. As you inspire the next generation of artists and creative thinkers, please know that NAEA is here to support you every step of the way.
As Congress returns from recess and approaches the September 30 budget deadline, Arts in Education Week is an important opportunity to remind policy makers that arts education is essential for every student—from preK through college—and deserving of continued federal investment.
Every Student, Every Community
Every student deserves the opportunity to create, innovate, and thrive through the arts, from their very first class through college and beyond. Your voice matters—here’s how to join the movement through Arts in Education Week:
Every Student, Every Community: Download the Americans for the Arts’ advocacy resources and a social media toolkit with ready-to-use posts and graphics to rally your community around arts education.
Take Action: Contact your representatives before critical votes happen. Cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) would directly threaten local arts education programs, especially in rural and underresourced communities.
Amplify Impact: Share why arts education matters in your community. 92% of Americans agree it’s vital for students, and 83% support federal funding to make it happen.
NAEA Member Resources & Opportunities
NAEA Opportunities to Learn Standards
These reformatted standards outline the foundational components of a robust art education program. Explore how they can enhance your curriculum and practice! View the standards.
Advocacy Resources
Don’t miss this collection of advocacy resources from NAEA, the Arts Education Alliance, and more. Let’s bring our knowledge and voice to champion access to visual arts education for all learners!
Monthly Mentor Collaborative Discussions
This program is designed to bring art educators together for rich, collaborative, virtual conversations. Each monthly session offers a space to explore classroom strategies, share insights, and connect with others who are passionate about art education. Register now to join in!
Support Federal Funding Impacting Arts Education
This is a critical time to show your support for arts education and the need for increased access and opportunities for dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts programs. We hope that you will contact your representative and senators and ask them to retain and increase funding for programs supporting a well-rounded education that includes the arts. Please make your voice heard by participating in this campaign today.
National Art Honor Societies
National Art Honor Societies are more than recognition programs—they are platforms for student leadership, service, and advocacy. Through their creative work and community engagement, members demonstrate the transformative impact of visual arts education and help make the case for continued support and investment in arts learning. Learn more about starting a chapter at your elementary, middle, or high school.
2027 NAEA National Convention
NAEA27 is taking place March 4–6 in New York, NY, and registration is open now! As an NAEA member, you receive discounted pricing on registration—and you’ll get the absolute lowest rate when you register before October 30. We can’t wait to see you in New York!
Tools to help you attend NAEA27:
- Letter of support for administrators
- Resources to help you make your case to attend
- Scholarship opportunities