Membership connects you to both state and national support systems
providing professional growth, advocacy, inspiration, and an arts educational community.
providing professional growth, advocacy, inspiration, and an arts educational community.
National Art Education Association
- High-quality professional learning through live and on-demand webinars
- Discounted registration for the annual NAEA National Convention
- Subscriptions to Art Education Journal, NAEA News, and Schoolarts Magazine
- Access to national standards, research, and curriculum resources
- Networking through interest groups and online communities
- Leadership, awards, and national recognition opportunities
- Advocacy for arts education at the national level
- Eligibility for NAEF grants and funding opportunities
- Ability to sponsor National Art Honor Society chapters
- Career support resources, including job postings, leadership pathways, and mentoring
- Opportunities to present at national and regional conferences
- Pratt CEUs for NAEA Programming
- Connection to special interest groups by grade level, media, and teaching focus
- Opportunities to exhibit personal and student work
- Member Insurance Discounts
Virginia Art Education Association
- Professional learning and resources tailored to Virginia educators
- Access to the VAEA Annual Conference and regional events
- State-level awards and recognition programs
- Networking and mentorship with fellow Virginia art educators
- Opportunities to serve in leadership and support advocacy across the Commonwealth
- Strong local community supporting K–12, higher education, and preservice educators
- Opportunities to showcase member and student work through exhibitions, publications, and spotlights
- Access to regional networks for localized collaboration and problem-solving
- Support for early-career and preservice teachers through mentoring and professional pathways
- Features on VAEA Social Media Webinars
Join today and invest in your growth, your students, and the future of art education!