National Art Education Foundation

The National Art Education Foundation (NAEF) invests in innovative initiatives to support instructional practice, research, and leadership in visual arts education. As an independent, philanthropic organization, NAEF has supported 395 individual projects for NAEA members since its inception in 1985.

A sister organization to the National Art Education Association (NAEA), NAEF helps fund a variety of visual arts education programs for the Association and its members, providing $630,000 for NAEA Initiatives since 2011.

NAEF 40 for 40 Campaign: Celebrating 40 Years of Support for NAEA Members

To celebrate its 40th Anniversary, NAEF aims to raise $40,000 by December 2025 for grants and services. If you can donate $40 to help us celebrate the 40 years of support for NAEA members that would be wonderful. If you can donate $4 to support the work of your NAEA peers, great! If you can donate $1000 to help us do more to help you, fantastic! Any donation amount is welcome, especially during this special time, our anniversary year. Donations are tax-deductible and will be recognized on the NAEF website (unless you prefer anonymity) and in the 2026 NAEA National Convention Program.

And, you can even donate in honor or in memory of someone if you wish! To do so, make your donation online as you would and then fill out our writeable pdf, NAEF Donor Commemoration Form and email it to naef@naea.arteducators.org.

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NAEF Board of Trustees: Call for Nominations

Deadline: Monday, September 8

NAEF seeks nominations to fill two Trustee positions opening in spring 2026. NAEF Trustees are volunteer NAEA members who review grant proposals, serve on committees, and participate in the annual Board of Trustees meeting held the day before the NAEA National Convention. There is no compensation for time, travel, or lodging. This is a voluntary position.

To nominate yourself or a colleague, email Cris Guenter, Chair of the NAEF Nominations Committee, at cguenter@csuchico.edu with the nominee’s name and contact information. The nomination deadline is September 8, 2025.

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Grant Program Information

Announcing: NAEF guidelines and submission information for the July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 Project Year will be available here in mid-August 2025.

Overview of NAEF Grants and Grant Cycle

Older 2024-25 Grant Guidelines (for Reference Only until August 2025)

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Grant Recipients

The NAEF Board of Trustees has announced the 2024-2025 Grant Awards. View the list of 2024 NAEF Grant Recipients for project dates: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

Featured Grantee Summaries

View summaries of select NAEF funded projects.

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Questions

Questions about the National Art Education Foundation? Email us at naef@naea.arteducators.org.

What would YOU like to see in the future from NAEF? Please share your suggestions here.

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Donate

Click here to make a tax-deductible contribution to the National Art Education Foundation and help fund the future of visual arts, design, and media arts education.

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About

NAEF Mission
The National Art Education Foundation (NAEF) invests in innovative initiatives to support instructional practice, research, and leadership in visual arts education.

History of NAEF Video:

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Helpful Links

Art Education Research Institute (AERI)
NAEA Research Commission