Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to being an inclusive community and to better reflect the students and communities we serve. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) is an essential factor in the work and offerings of our organization.  

Resources to Support Your ED&I Journey

ED&I Hub

The ED&I Hub is a wide-ranging and flexible repository of multimedia resources, to support the field’s commitment to grappling with interpersonal and societal issues that still impact oppressed communities.

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ED&I Commission

The NAEA ED&I Commission works in concert with practitioners and state and national leaders in the field to establish comprehensive strategies that work from the classroom outward, with direction and tools for addressing ED&I.

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ED&I STATE LIAISONS

NAEA works with state and local art education associations and leaders to establish and support an NAEA ED&I Liaison role for each state—building a direct conduit between membership, state associations, and the ED&I work carried out by NAEA nationally.

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Related Position Statements

Diversity in Visual Art Education

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Attracting Diversity into the Profession

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Freedom of Speech Through Visual Expression

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Visual Arts Education and Social Justice

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Cultural Appropriation and Socially Just Practices

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Learners who have Experienced Trauma

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Positive School Culture and Climate

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