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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May 6, 2021
external resource from NEA, Funding Opportunities Through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) ActThe National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has announced more than $52 million in funding for state and jurisdictional arts agencies and regional arts organizations, the first recommended awards of the American Rescue Plan (ARP).
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March 14, 2021
external resource from NEA, National Endowment for the Arts to Receive Funds from American Rescue Plan to Help Save Organizations and Jobs in the Arts SectorOn March 11, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan that includes funding for the Arts Endowment to support organizations and jobs in the arts sector that have been impacted by the pandemic.
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January 5, 2021
An Open Letter to University and College Presidents, Provosts, Chancellors, Board Members, and Deans Overseeing Visual Arts Education ProgramsDownload and share this letter from NAEA President Thom Knab to University Administrators asking them for a continued commitment to retaining visual arts education departments and programs.
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June 30, 2021
external resource from NEA, American Rescue Plan Grants
The Arts Endowment will competitively award Rescue Plan funds to eligible organizations nationwide. These funds are intended to help support jobs in the arts sector, keep the doors open to arts organizations nationwide, and assist the field in its response to and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Unlike other Arts Endowment funding programs that offer project-based support, Rescue Plan funds are intended to support specific operating costs only. Cost share/matching funds are not required! Learn more here.
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March 3, 2021
#NAEA#YAM
In March we celebrate Youth Art Month—YAM. Let’s take over social media and show everyone the importance of visual arts and design education to our students!
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January 27, 2021
Getting Started with Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I)
Download the newest addition to this series of resources created by and for visual arts and design educators in the 2020-21 school year.
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October 22, 2020
Youth Art Month (YAM)The Youth Art Month Program emphasizes the value of art education for all children, encourages support for quality school art programs, and promotes art material safety.
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September 14, 2020
Celebrate National Arts in Education Week: September 13-19, 2020
September 13-19, is National Arts in Education Week. Help our schools, districts, museums, communities, and beyond know the power and importance of visual arts education and visual arts educators!
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August 18, 2020
Preparing for School Year 2020-21
A series of resources created by visual arts and design educators, for visual arts and design educators as the 2020-21 school year progresses.
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August 13, 2020
An Open Letter to Museum Directors, Museum Board Members, and Community Organizations/Leaders
An important message from NAEA President Thom Knab.
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July 30, 2020
Senate Drafts of Proposed Legislation for Additional COVID-19 Relief
NAEA continues to work with other national arts and cultural organizations to monitor proposed legislation to extend COVID-19 relief.
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July 6, 2020
NAEA Legislative Update on COVID-19 and the Cultural and Education Sectors
NAEA is actively engaged in monitoring additional legislation to support for the arts, cultural and education sectors as part of Federal Funding to offset the impact of COVID-19.
