Start a New Chapter

1.) Check with your school administrator to ensure starting a chapter aligns with policies. If needed, use the downloadable letter of encouragement.

2.) Establish chapter bylaws by using these sample bylaws.

3.) Invite qualifying students to join your chapter.

4.) Register the chapter with NAEA using one of the methods below:

• Online:
  • Ensure your NAEA sponsor membership is current through June 30.
  • Click here to connect a new chapter to your account. Search for your school to link to an existing school chapter or register a new one.
  • Once you have connected your chapter, please visit the National Art Honor Society sponsor portal, and click on “Register Students” to pay your annual student dues and activate your chapter.
  • Once complete, upload your student roster and bylaws.
• Fax: If you need an invoice, complete the National Art Honor Societies chapter registration form, then fax it along with payment to 703-860-2960.
• Mail: Print and complete the National Art Honor Societies chapter registration form, then mail it with payment to NAEA Member Services, PO Box 98361, Washington, DC 20090.
• Email: If you need an invoice, complete the registration form and email it with payment to NAHS@arteducators.org.
  • Once processing is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. The chapter will also receive a letter of acknowledgement and student membership cards for each member by email and/or mail (cards mailed only upon request) along with access to all other National Art Honor Societies benefits.
  • Download the NAHS Timeline & Checklist to help get your chapter started!
  • Note: If your sponsor fee (NAEA Membership) is not up to date and paid through June 30, you will need to pay your sponsorship fee along with the student dues. To see the sponsor fee for your state, please refer to the NAEA membership dues calculator.

5.) Once processing is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. The chapter will also receive a letter of acknowledgement and student membership cards for each member by email and/or mail (cards mailed only upon request) along with access to all other National Art Honor Societies benefits.

6.) Download the Guide to Establishing a Successful Chapter to help get your chapter going!

Note: If your sponsor fees are not up to date (paid through June 30), you will need to pay your sponsor fee along with the student dues. To see the sponsor fee for your state, please refer to the membership dues calculator.