Our Mission
National Art Education Association advances visual arts education to fulfill human potential and promote global understanding. Art Education provides means by which aesthetic and creative qualities are experienced and critically understood. Our purpose is to promote and maintain visual arts programs wherever they exist in our community as a whole.
Core Values
NAEA works to support professional growth, change, and leadership through:
- Mentoring
- Networking and collaborating
- Participating in art education conferences
- Developing and disseminating exemplary resources on art education
- Building a professional community by contributing our time and talents to others
- Valuing our diversity and committing ourselves to equity
- Community outreach and events
- Mentoring
- Networking and collaborating
- Participating in art education conferences
- Developing and disseminating exemplary resources on art education
- Building a professional community by contributing our time and talents to others
- Valuing our diversity and committing ourselves to equity
- Community outreach and events
How does NAEA benefit YOU?
The community that NAEA provides for the students is so crucial to the Art Education Program because it allows students to discover, learn, and problem solve with their peers. It is here that you will be fully supported by colleagues and also by the beautiful staff at NIU. It is in the community events, workshops, art shows, and gatherings that deep meaningful connections are made with staff and student. This sense of community follows us as we meet working professionals at local and national conferences. Your success, growth, and happiness is our main concerns and everything else is to benefit you professionally.