National Art Education Foundation

The National Art Education Foundation (NAEF) invests in innovative initiatives to support instructional practice, research, and leadership in visual arts education. As an independent, philanthropic organization, NAEF has supported 395 individual projects for NAEA members since its inception in 1985.

A sister organization to the National Art Education Association (NAEA), NAEF helps fund a variety of visual arts education programs for the Association and its members, providing $630,000 for NAEA Initiatives since 2011.

NAEF Vision

Transforming art education with innovation and impact for all learners.

NAEF 40 FOR 40 CAMPAIGN

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Celebrating 40 Years Of Support For NAEA Members

Thank you for supporting our 40 for 40 campaign. With your support, we raised over $45,000 for our grant program that supports NAEA members.

2025 NAEF Donor Commemorations

thank you!
  • Maria Spencer
    From the Beta Omicron sisters of Theta Phi Alpha
  • Andee Rudloff
    In honor and memory of my mom, Rita Howton Rudloff, the most fearlessly creative person I’ve ever known!
  • Kathryn Varner
    Kalee + Family—your mom was always such a joy to be around. May her memory inspire others in art education and elsewhere. Love, The Varners
  • Laurel Stachon Mills
    In honor of Uncle Bill,  his art & creative mind brought beauty to the world. May his talents forever inspire others to do what they love. Love to all the Wagner Family
  • Debra Quiles
    For all her contributions to art education, Dr. Laura Chapman.
  • Angela Davis
    In honor of the artists of Ansada Licensing Group, LLC.
  • Susan Gabbard
    D. Jack Davis
  • Quilting in the Pines
    Joseph Parsons
  • Wade Castle
    Kathryn Coakley

2027-2028 Grants Program

The new grant guidelines will be available at the beginning of August.  

Applications for the 2027-2028 NAEF Grant Cycle will open on August 15.

2026 Grant Recipients

2026 NAEF Grant Recipients

NAEF Board of Trustees

Pat Franklin

Chair, NAEF (2026-2028)

Frank Juarez

Past Chair, NAEF (2026-2028)

Elizabeth Willett

NAEF Chair-Elect (2026-2028)

Laura L. Lott

Secretary of the Board, NAEF

Contact

Wanda B. Knight

NAEF Trustee (2025-2027)

Amelia Kraehe

NAEF Trustee (2026-2030)

Betsy Logan

NAEF Trustee (2026-2030)

Andrea Haas

NAEF Trustee (2025-2029)

Laura Milas

NAEF Trustee (2025-2029)

Dennis Inhulsen

NAEF Trustee (2025-2029)

Libya Doman

NAEF Trustee (2023-2027)

JaeHan Bae

NAEF Trustee (2026-2030)

Robert W. Curtis

NAEF Life Trustee

Nancy P. MacGregor

NAEF Life Trustee

Charles A. Qualley

NAEF Life Trustee

Support the National Art Education Foundation

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Donate today and make an investment in the future of visual arts education. Your contribution will help provide professional development for art educators, classroom supplies for innovative projects, curriculum development for art classrooms, and ground-breaking research in visual arts education.

Please make a commitment to the advancement of visual arts education by contributing to the National Art Education Foundation (NAEF). NAEF acknowledges all donations. Donors can expect an automatic acknowledgement for online donations. All donors, including those who submit donations online, along with membership dues, or through check by mail, will receive a separate letter of acknowledgement in the month following the donation.

All contributions are tax-deductible.

Planned Giving Program Prospectus NAEF Donor Commemoration Form

Questions?

Email NAEF at naef@naea.arteducators.org.

What would YOU like to see in the future from NAEF? Please share your suggestions.

Helpful Downloads

NAEF Donor Commemoration Form
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NAEF Planned Giving Prospectus
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NAEF-Giving-Postcard-2025
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NAEF 2023 Donor List
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History of NAEF