Board Positions
The MAEA board is filled by MAEA members just like you. Consider giving back to your state association in the role of an official board position. The following appointed board positions are open for a partial term (noted next to each position).
- Secretary – Elected Position (see details below for this role) – now – Dec 31, 2024
- Secondary Division Director – now – Dec 31, 2024
- Higher Education Division Director – now – Dec 31, 2024
- Supervision/Administration Division Director – now – Dec 31, 2024
- Conference Committee Chair – now – Dec 31, 2024
- Awards Committee Chair – now – Dec 31, 2024
- Webmaster – Non Voting – now – Dec 31, 2024
- Early Childhood Representative – now – Dec 31, 2025
- Media Arts Representative – now – Dec 31, 2025
- Exhibitions Committee Chair – now – Dec 31, 2025
- Advocacy Liaison – Non Voting – now – Dec 31, 2025
- Publications Editor – Non Voting – now – Dec 31, 2025
Interested members as well as eligible incumbents are encouraged to apply. To apply, please submit a letter of intent and an updated resume/CV via email to info@massarted.com. Please apply for these roles at any time, as we will be filling them on a rolling basis, as the terms for these roles have already started.
For additional information about responsibilities and descriptions please refer to the MAEA website. The MAEA Executive Committee will meet to review the materials and notify all parties by mid December.
President-Elect & Secretary
The next term for the MAEA Executive Committee position of President-elect started January 1, 2024. This position is a two-year term, that transitions into the role of President, and Past President, which are also two-year terms. For more information regarding the position of President-Elect, President, and Past President, please visit the MAEA website here.
We are also looking to fill the Executive Committee position of Secretary for a partial term starting ASAP through December 31, 2024. For more information regarding the position of Secretary, please visit the MAEA website here.
Please submit a letter of intent, resume/CV, short biography (250 word), and head shot for the election to info@massarted.com as soon as you are able to. Questions? Please contact Cari DiCicco at president@massarted.com.
Join a Committee
Interested in becoming more involved, but aren’t ready to take the plunge into an official board position? Consider joining one of our active committees like awards, conference, exhibitions, professional development, student recognitions, or youth art month.
Email the Committee Chairs via the emails linked above for more information about upcoming meetings, and how you can join the committee.
General Elections & Appointment Information
Board positions are two year terms, unless otherwise noted. Please see the schedule below for each position. Interested members, as well as eligible incumbents are encouraged to apply in October of each year.
For more information regarding elections and appointments please see Article V, Section 1 and 2 of the Massachusetts Art Education Association Constitution.
Elections for President-Elect and appointments for Special Interest Representatives, and Exhibitions Committee Chair, Publications Editor, Webmaster, and Liaisons will happen in the fall of odd number years. Terms will begin on January 1 following the election and appointments.
Elections for Treasurer, Secretary, and ED&I Director-Elect, and appointments for Division Directors, Conference, Youth Art Month, Awards and Student Recognition Committee Chairs will happen in the fall of even number years. Terms will begin on January 1 following the election and appointments.
Questions? Please contact Maureen Creegan-Quinquis at president@massarted.com.