Advocacy & Policy
Have your voice heard in your back yard and on Capitol Hill. As professional art educators, we know and understand the essential value that visual arts education holds for learners. But what about others—school leaders, parents, elected representatives, school Board members, local media? What are the critical legislative issues affecting art education? It’s time we bring our knowledge and our voice to art education advocacy to ensure equity and access for all students!
Featured Advocacy & Policy
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December 15, 2023
external resource from NAFME, The Impact of Federal Funds on Music & Arts EducationSee results of the 2022-2023 informal annual survey conducted to collect data about the use of federal funds to support music and the arts (dance, theatre, and visual arts).
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June 22, 2023
external resource from U.S. Department of State, Democracy Collection Student Art Competition ExhibitView the 29 artworks jury-selected for inclusion in the virtual exhibition held in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State’s Art in Embassies Office.
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June 3, 2023
external resource from NAEA, Art Education Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task ForceTo better understand and address the obstacles that current and future art educators face, as well as the growing issue of educator staffing shortages, the NAEA Board of Directors has formed a national “Art Education Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force.”
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October 26, 2023
Resources for Educators to Work Toward Support and HealingThe NAEA ED&I Commission believes in humanity and human rights for all. We acknowledge that many in our community are personally impacted by the conflict in the Middle East. The resources on this page are designed to offer information and support for educators.
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October 16, 2023
NAEA Position Statement on Visual Arts Education and Social ArtNAEA Position Statement on Visual Arts Education and Social Art (Adopted March 2015; Reviewed and Revised March 2018; Reviewed and Revised April 2023)
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October 10, 2023
NAEA Position Statements: LearnersAll learners deserve a comprehensive visual art education taught by effective educators who are certified/licensed in visual art. View the NAEA Position Statements in the “Learners” category.
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October 10, 2023
NAEA Position Statements: Art EducatorsArt educators believe that the visual arts are vital to the comprehensive education of all students. View the NAEA Position Statements in the “Art Educators” category.
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October 10, 2023
NAEA Position Statements: AssessmentNAEA believes that a variety of authentic assessments which are developmentally appropriate for all learners are vital to best practices in art education. View the NAEA Position Statements in the “Assessment” category.
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October 10, 2023
NAEA Position Statements: InstructionQuality visual art instruction is vital to the development of individuals, communities, and society through creative expression and critical processes. View the NAEA Position Statements in the “Instruction” category.
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October 10, 2023
NAEA Position Statements: RelationshipsNAEA is empowered by developing its current and potential relationships, which further the association's leadership role in service to its members and their students. View the NAEA Position Statements in the “Relationships” category.
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October 10, 2023
NAEA Position Statements: CurriculumWhen expertly taught by visual art educators, and authentically assessed, the visual arts curriculum will be part of a high quality, effective and balanced education of all students. View the NAEA Position Statements in the “Curriculum” category.
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October 8, 2023
Position Statement on Utilizing Quality Resources to Build Meaningful CurriculumPosition Statement on Utilizing Quality Resources to Build Curriculum (Adopted April 2020; Reviewed and Revised April 2023)