Student Opportunities
This is what it’s all about! Student members and registered chapters have access to outstanding opportunities for recognition and more.
2024-2025 Logo Concept Design Competition
The National Art Education Association is seeking a fresh and dynamic logo concept design for the National Art Honor Society and the National Junior Art Honor Society. The logo should represent the societies’ commitment to fostering creativity and the highest standards in art scholarship, character, and service.
Deadline for submission: February 7, 2025.
Learn more about this opportunity here.
NAHS Connections: Open Studio Conversations
National Art Honor Society Connections is an exclusive online series for middle and high school students who are members of NAHS or NJAHS. The series will start with a 30-minute artist talk and a 30-minute Q&A/interview session led by middle and high school students. These talks will also include instructional materials to share for exploration and discussion prior to the event. The event will take place live via Zoom and the recording will be available for all NAHS and NJAHS sponsors after each event to watch on demand or share at chapter meetings.
View the on demand recordings of past Open Studio Conversations here.
Upcoming Open Studio Conversations:
- Spring Date: April 17, 2025 with TBD
NAHS News: Get Published Nationally
NAHS News is published twice yearly and available as a full-color, dynamic, digital publication. Chapters can submit images of student artwork and the chapter in action, as well as a chapter report to share all that you’ve accomplished. It’s also full of great ideas from other chapters. See recent issues here.
Deadlines for submission: November 1 (Winter Issue) and March 1 (Spring Issue)
Find out more here.
2025 NAHS/NJAHS Virtual Exhibit
Call for artwork opens: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Call for artwork deadline: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 @ 11:59pm ET
Virtual exhibit dates: March 11-August 31, 2025
NAHS and NJAHS chapter members are invited to submit artwork for possible inclusion in the annual juried exhibition which is held virtually.
This exhibition showcases the talent of NAHS and NJAHS student members and is seen by visual arts education professionals, creative leaders, and students from across the global. Entries are submitted digitally by chapter sponsors and juried by higher education visual arts professionals.
Find out more here.
NAEA Awards
NAEA offers the opportunity to nominate outstanding NAHS chapter members and NAHS/NJAHS sponsors for national awards.
Rising Star Secondary Recognition Program
Promotes art education as a career by recognizing up to 50 talented, active NAHS members each year.
Outstanding NAHS Sponsor Award
Recognizes the dedication of an NAEA member who sponsors an outstanding NAHS Chapter.
Outstanding NJAHS Sponsor Award
Recognizes the dedication of an NAEA member who sponsors an outstanding NJAHS Chapter.
Find complete information about the NAEA Awards program and how to nominate here. Download the NAEA Awards Program Booklet here to get started.
College Scholarships
A growing number of institutions offer scholarships to NAHS juniors and seniors who will be attending their schools.
The following institutions currently offer scholarships:
- Pratt School of Art & Design
- The deGraffenried Design Scholarship
- Columbus College of Art and Design
- Maryland Institute College of Art
- College for Creative Studies
- Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Find out more here.
