Opportunities

Science and Us, a youth-led organization that helps high school students discover science communication, media, policy, and more has taken its in-person Makeathons virtual. Find out more and share the Science and Us Community with your students.

Apply now to serve on the 2020 NAEA Nominating Committee. Applications due by June 15.

As part of the advancement of the new NAEA ED&I Commission, the position of Associate Chair will be appointed in June 2020. Qualifying NAEA members are encouraged to apply to serve in this volunteer national leadership role.

Submissions are open for the Fresh Films Video Challenges, created to allow educators to meet students where they want to be: on the screen. Every 2 weeks, middle and high school students respond to a challenge topic with a 2-minute video. With step-by-step project guides and video lessons as well as self-reflective and social justice themes, teachers can use challenges as assignments in their digital classrooms, or students can complete for fun. Winning projects receive $100 and can nominate a teacher to win $100 as well! No previous filmmaking experience or fancy equipment required—just a willingness to get creative!

Details regarding the cancellation of the 2020 NAEA National Convention.

This space showcases outstanding artwork created by visual arts education professionals from around the world who are NAEA members.

Join the National Endowment for the Arts & Art Beyond Sight & their associated partners & contributors on October 17, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. ET for the webinar, “Preparing Students with Disabilities for Careers in the Arts: Approaches for Arts Educators.” The webinar will be the third in a series that will explore ways to tackle barriers people with disabilities may face when pursuing careers in the arts and culture field, and tools and resources that can help support success.

Apply for the Allstate Foundation Volunteer Spotlight for a chance to have the spotlight shined on your school, your students, and their volunteer spirit! The winner will be filmed and spotlighted on social media and at Allstate events nationwide. Plus, educators get a $2,500 grant to build on their project. Open to educators of grades 5-12. Applications are open through November 10.

Fresh Films is holding filmmaking programs in four cities this fall: Chicago, Jersey City, Minneapolis, and St. Paul. Students ages 15-19 can apply now to be a part of these hands-on experiences that include: 2 hr/week film workshops, an apprenticeship on a feature film set, and a paid industry internship. It's free and no experience is required. Applications are due October 20.