NAEA News
The official newsletter of the National Art Education Association since 1970.
Published quarterly in the fall, winter, spring, and summer, NAEA News provides insight on happenings throughout the Association, as well as in classrooms, museums, universities, communities, and more.
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Defining Stories From Across Our Organization
Since its inception in 1970, NAEA News has been a crucial archive of NAEA’s work and a vital method of communication, weaving together the achievements and stories of our membership. Today, NAEA News is a testament to the passion and integrity that defines our organization. Within its pages you will find a wealth of information, including updates on our advocacy, activism, and research efforts—plus so much more.
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What's inside the fall 2025 issue of NAEA News:
- A recap of summer happenings from NAEA President Cindy Todd
- ED&I Commission: Compassionate Teaching
- Research Commission: Cultivating a Culture of Research
- Museum Education Division: Engaging Older Adults in the Art Museum
- Honoring the Life and Enduring Work of Jack Davis
- Plus, updates from our Commissions, Regions, Divisions, Interest Groups, National Art Honor Society, and SO MUCH MORE!
From NAEA President Cindy Todd: Summer Happenings
It has been a very busy NAEA summer! I am writing this article as I return home after attending the Western and Pacific Region conferences, participating in the School for Art Leaders, checking in with our Commissions, and facilitating the summer Board meeting. Being in four states in as many weeks is hectic, but it has been a wonderful opportunity to see our governance in action and connect with great leaders from across the country.
Engaging Older Adults in the Art Museum
As we prepare to launch a new school year, many of us are reflecting on our summer camps and considering how we might approach next year’s camps differently. Do you want to add a new medium or technique to your camp menu? Do you want to make changes to the culminating event for your campers and their parents? But have you considered adding a new audience? Maybe offering camps for older adults? That is just what the Tampa Museum of Art did, and it’s been a huge success.