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 Spring 2026 issue of NAEA News:
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- New Year, New Leadership: A Message From NAEA President Cindy Todd
- Shaping the Future—Together: Getting to Know Executive Director Laura L. Lott
- ED&I Commission: Upholding Values in Art Education
- NAEF: A Year in Review
- Supervision/Administration Division: The Exhibition Is the Beginning
- CFAE Interest Group: Holding Complexity in Art Education
- Plus, updates from our Commissions, Regions, Divisions, Interest Groups, National Art Honor Society, and SO MUCH MORE!
Shaping the Future—Together: Getting to Know Executive Director Laura. L. Lott
Earlier this year, NAEA leadership was pleased to announce the appointment of Laura L. Lott to Executive Director. With her new role, Lott oversees all aspects of the organization, bringing her experience and insight to guide NAEA’s strategy, advocacy and policy work, research, and professional learning. With her first NAEA National Convention as Executive Director now behind her, it has been a very busy start to Lott’s journey thus far. In this edition of NAEA News, we offer an in-depth Q and A as Lott shares her enthusiasm and excitement for working with art teachers, museum educators, school leaders, researchers, policy makers, and allies across the arts sector.
Secondary Division: Staying Connected
Spring is here and it means several things for me (and for many of us). A personal favorite spring activity is gardening. I’m getting ready to start my seeds indoors before it’s warm enough to move them outside. Gardening is my creative space. I enjoy watching my plants grow and photographing them in various stages. It’s a time for hope as I look forward to warmer weather.
It’s also art show season. Many of our art shows highlight our hard work through the student work that we display near the end of the school year. There is great excitement among students, and we can use this time to reflect on the year and let our students know we see them. I use art show season as a time to brainstorm new ideas for the next school year.
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