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 Summer 2026 issue of NAEA News:
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- Convention Catchup: A Message From NAEA President Cindy Todd
- What I’m Learning—and Why It Matters: An Update from Executive Director Laura L. Lott
- ED&I Commission: Art Education In Times of War
- NAHS: More Than Just a Club
- Eastern Region: A Summer of Connection, Creativity, and Community
- Elementary Division: From Survival to Sustainability
- Plus, updates from our Commissions, Regions, Divisions, Interest Groups, and SO MUCH MORE!
Convention Catch-Up: A Message from NAEA President Cindy Todd
There is a long lead time for submitting articles to NAEA News. At this writing time, we had closed the NAEA 2026 Convention in Chicago less than a month ago. It was cold and rainy, but the streets were abuzz with excited art educator energy. We had hoped to attract 3,200 members but were delighted to find 5,005 knocking at the door! This was a great milestone attendance since the end of COVID. Many organizations have discontinued their face-to-face gatherings because of continued dismal attendance, but NAEA members have continued to demonstrate their need to gather and be creative together.
Elementary Division: From Survival to Sustainability
By the time summer finally hits, I’m tired in a very “art teacher”–specific way. It’s not just my body aching; it’s that my creative well is totally dry and my patience for the words “I’m done” and “is it good” is at an all-time low.
The elementary art room is a beautiful, chaotic, wonderful place. But let’s be honest, it’s also a lot!
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