​VIRGINIA ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

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

​Vaea 2026 Fall Professional Development Conference
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Time to Thrive:

Time to Thrive is for art educators who want to prioritize time to work on their own professional projects. Do you want to prioritize time in the studio, complete a research paper, or finally apply for that artist residency? Time to Thrive is designed to help you accomplish your creative and professional goals. 
Click on the following link if you'd like to participate: https://longwood-edu.zoom.us/j/3108626522.

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Why Join VAEA & NAEA?

One Membership. Two Powerful Communities.
​ Membership connects you to both state and national support systems—providing professional growth, advocacy, inspiration, and a community that understands the unique work of art educators.

Membership Benefits

Youth Art Month

VAEA is here to support you!

Our VAEA Hotline is now open to provide resources, mentorship, and advice as you navigate the many challenges in planning for your art program.

Click this link and a VAEA Fellows Team will call or email you back with support!​

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Of Special Interest...​

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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