​VIRGINIA ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT, PROMOTE, AND ADVANCE VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION ​THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP, RESEARCH AND SERVICE.​

SAVE THE DATES!

​Fall 2020 VAEA Virtual Conference

"Creativity Isn't Cancelled!"

November 13-15 & 20-22, 2020

Additional information coming soon!
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Letter to Membership

LEARN MORE

    The VAEA is here to support you!

    Our new Art Advocacy Hotline is now open to provide resources,
    mentorship, and advice as you navigate the many changes created
​    by the Covid-19 pandemic in planning for your art program this fall.

    Simply fill out this form at: https://forms.gle/mNV4von5rLkZE4th9
    and a member of our VAEA Advocacy Team will call or email
    you back for support asap! 

    There is no question too small, or issue too large! Reach out for help with
    brainstorming, research, logistics, advocacy, and overall support
    from fellow Art Educators!

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CREATIVity ConTinues

Distance Learning Resources & links can be explored under the Resources tab.
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A Call to Collaborate:
Art Educators are continuing education in different ways across the state whether through online platforms or distributed packets. Let’s work together to share resources, tips, videos, and inspiration for keeping Virginia Creative during Covid.
Submission of resources can be submitted here:
​VAEA Shared Resources

Stay safe, stay creative & stay connected:
​Share the art you are creating, teaching, or enjoying and then post it on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter with the #vaarted hashtag.

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​Enjoy a virtual gallery tour of the amazing collection of Artist Trading Cards from our first swap!

​Check out our Events Page for more opportunities!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
2019 VIRGINIA STATE AWARD WINNERS!

Elementary Division Award
Julia Schickel 
 
Middle Division Award
Elizabeth Tumilty
 
Secondary Division Award
Dr. Matthew Ravenstahl

Higher Education Award
Dr. Courtnie Wolfgang

 Distinguished Service Outside the Profession
David Taylor, Davis Publications
 
2019 Distinguished Fellows
Pat Franklin & Michael Gettings

2020 Virginia Art Educator
Pat Franklin

Of Special Interest...

​National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) ​

​Nation's Arts Report Card

Guiding Principles for Elementary School Visual Arts Program

​Guiding Principles for Middle School Visual Arts Program
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​Guiding Principles for High School Visual Arts Program

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Messages from our President
​& VAEA Statements


​VAEA President,
Holly Bess Kincaid

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#VAARTED

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