Join the Board!

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 two-year appointments that start January 1, 2024.

Early Childhood Representative – No Incumbent
Independent Schools Representative
National Art Honor Society Representative
Retired Representative
Special Needs Representative
Community Arts Representative – No Incumbent
Media Arts Representative – No Incumbent
Exhibitions Committee Chair – No Incumbent
Student Recognition Committee Chair – No Incumbent
Youth Art Month Committee Chair
Advocacy Liaison – Non Voting – No Incumbent
Publications Editor – Non Voting – No Incumbent

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 no later than November 1, 2023.

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.

We have a number of positions open for partial terms, now through December 31, 2024. 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. Please submit a letter of intent and an updated resume/CV via email to info@massarted.com.

Secretary – Elected Position
Elementary Division Director
Secondary Division Director
Higher Education Division Director
Supervision/Administration Division Director
Conference Committee Chair
Awards Committee Chair
Webmaster – Non Voting

August 8, 2023 Melissa Mastrolia 0

Vote to Elect Elizabeth Buck as Treasurer

We are happy to share that Elizabeth has expressed interest in the role of Treasurer. While Elizabeth is running unopposed, please take a moment to cast your vote in support. You will find the ballot in an email that was sent to MAEA member emails on December 15 from info@massarted.com. The deadline to cast your vote is January 4, 2023.

Below you can read her full bio as well as what additional positions we are currently looking to fill on the MAEA Board of Directors.

Artist-educator Elizabeth Buck has taught art since 2004 to youth and adults in many non-profits, schools, and museums throughout central Massachusetts. As an educator, Elizabeth helps others learn to enjoy their creativity and successfully express their thoughts, experiences, and emotions through art. As a program manager at the Worcester Art Museum, she concentrates on providing enjoyable, high-quality art experiences for visitors and students, supporting her staff, and helping to highlight artists in the community.

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.

We have a number of positions open for a full or partial term. If you are interested or want more information, please reach out to secretary@massarted.com!

Elementary Division Director – Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2024
Secondary Division Director – Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2024
Higher Education Division Director – Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2024
Supervision/Administration Division Director – Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2024
Awards Committee Chair – Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2024
Webmaster (non-voting) – Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2024
Retired Representative – Now – Dec 31, 2023
Community Arts Representative – Now – Dec 31, 2023
Exhibitions Committee Chair – Now – Dec 31, 2023
Advocacy Liaison – Now – Dec 31, 2023
Publications Editor – Now – Dec 31, 2023

More information about any of the other the positions above can be found here. If you are interested in any of these positions please submit a resume or CV and a letter or email of intent to secretary@massarted.com.

December 16, 2022 Melissa Mastrolia 0

Join the Board

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 MAEA Executive Committee positions of Secretary, Treasurer, and ED&I Director-Elect are open for a two-year appointment, starting ASAP.

Interested members, as well as eligible incumbents should submit a letter of intent, resume/CV, short biography (250 word), and headshot for the election to Jaimee Taborda at secretary@massarted.com.

For additional information about responsibilities and descriptions please refer to the MAEA Bylaws, Article II: Executive Committee.

The following appointed board positions are open for a two-year appointment that starts ASAP.

Elementary Division Director
Secondary Division Director
Higher Education Division Director
Supervision/Administration Division Director
Conference Committee Chair
Awards Committee Chair
Webmaster (non-voting)

We have a number of positions open for a partial term:

Community Arts Representative Now – Dec 31, 2023
Exhibitions Committee Chair Now – Dec 31, 2023
Publications Editor Now – Dec 31, 2023

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 secretary@massarted.com.

For additional information about responsibilities and descriptions please refer to the MAEA website.

October 31, 2022 Melissa Mastrolia 0

MAEA Members Exhibit @ Worcester Art Museum

The MAEA Conference Committee is happy to announce that there will be a Members exhibit in conjunction with the MAEA Conference the heART of the Commonwealth in November! Active and retired MAEA Members are invited to submit their 2D artwork and 3D work for the annual MAEA Members exhibit at Worcester Art Museum.

The registration deadline is Friday October 14 with drop off locations accepting artwork the week of October 17-21. The exhibit will be on view November 2, 2022 – December 2, 2022 and there will be a reception on Saturday, November 13 , 2022 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Learn more and register for this exhibit today.

September 21, 2022 Melissa Mastrolia 0

Join the Board – Open Positions

Board membership is on a voluntary basis and members are appointed to a two-year term. This working board meets monthly. Minimal time is required outside of the regular meetings to execute specific tasks as delegated during board meetings, or to participate in extra initiatives around program development, community engagement, and strategic planning.

Interested candidates should submit their resume/CV and letter of intent to info@massarted.com.

Division Directors and Special Interest Representatives:
Candidate must be able to perform the following:

Act as a point person for elected division and relay issues and pertinent information using the MAEA procedure for emailing.
Attend (virtually or in-person) monthly board meetings and annual retreats.
Submit reports as needed to the shared Google Drive folder at least eight days prior to the scheduled Board meeting.
Review the reports in the shared Google Drive folder prior to the scheduled Board meeting.
Attend MAEA sponsored events, conferences, exhibitions, and/or activities.
Author or solicit at least three articles per year for the MAEA News (digital publication).
Chair or actively participate in at least one MAEA committee.
Review policy and procedures, and make recommendations for inclusion in the Policy Manual as in the best interest of the Association and its members.

Committee Chairs:
Candidate must be able to perform the following:

Act as a point person for the committee and relay pertinent information to the board.
Attend monthly board meetings either virtually or in person, if unable to attend notify the secretary as soon as possible.
Hold committee meetings, and document work via committee meeting template. Monthly meetings are suggested.
Submit a report via report template with highlighted action items as needed to the secretary at least eight days prior to the scheduled meeting. In addition to action items, reports should include committee accomplishments and future plans.
Work with committee to reference, review, and update Policy Manual including procedures, timelines, and guidelines. Any changes to procedures and policies must be brought to the board for approval prior to implementation. These plans and actions must be in conformance with the overall strategic plans formulated by the Board of Directors.
With the assistance of the committee, submit an annual projected budget for approval by November for the following fiscal year (January 1).
Author or solicit from at least one article per year for the MAEA Newsletter.
Work toward advancing the mission of the Association.
Work with other committee chairs to coordinate efforts.

Secretary:
Candidate must be able to perform the following:

Keep a permanent record of all Association proceedings (Google Drive/Docs)
Keep complete accurate minutes of all meetings of the Association (Google Drive/Docs)
Submit via electronic means, proposed minutes within fourteen days after a meeting, for approval of the President, and upon approval of the President, send to the Board of Directors for their final approval
Post meeting agendas to the Association website and provide minutes to members upon request
Disseminate meeting agenda and reports as set by the President at least four days prior to the scheduled meeting
Include an account of the members who are present for meetings in minutes
Alert Board of Directors of the need for a quorum when votes outside of a board meeting are to be held
Appoint a representative to serve in his/her capacity should s/he be unable to attend a meeting
Prepare the membership report for upcoming meetings
Prepare press releases to be approved by the Executive Committee and disseminated to the appropriate venues once approved
Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as designated by the Board of Directors
Review policy and make recommendations for inclusion in the Policy Manual as in the best interest of the Association and its members

Webmaster:
Candidate must be able to perform the following:

Work with MAEA Board of Directors to maintain MAEA website.
Review and correct links that aren’t working and pictures that aren’t appearing properly.
Examine and analyze site traffic.
Regulate and manage access rights of different MAEA website users.
Work with the PR committee to solicit content from the board, and support the board in updating that content.
Update membership emails/contacts in Constant Contact and email.
Submit reports as needed to the Secretary at least eight days prior to the scheduled meeting.
Work toward advancing the mission of the Association.
Chair or actively participate in the Public Relations Committee.
Review policy and procedures, and make recommendations for inclusion in the Policy Manual as in the best interest of the Association and its members.

Publications Editor:
Candidate must be able to perform the following:

Put out a digital publication of the MAEA News three times a year using InDesign.
Edit article submissions (Google Docs) and format (InDesign) the MAEA News for publication.
Work with member of the PR Committee to review/edit spelling/grammar of articles as they are submitted via Google Drive and Google Docs.
Notify the MAEA Board when articles are due.
Review submission packets to make sure they are complete (Article, Images, Permission Paperwork).
Read and respond to emails sent to editor@massarted.com.
Keep submissions organized in MAEA Google Drive.
Communicate with organizations and institutions regarding advertisements for the MAEA News.
Work with the Public Relations Committee to review and revise policies related to the MAEA News.
More information re: MAEA News: massarted.com/news/maea-news/

Advocacy Liaison:
Candidate must be able to perform the following:

Liaise with other Arts organizations.
Submit reports as needed to the Secretary at least eight days prior to the scheduled meeting.
Author or solicit at least one article focussing on advocacy per year for the MAEA News (digital publication).
Work toward advancing the mission of the Association.

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, youth art month, public relations, student recognitions, exhibitions, or professional development. Committees typically meet monthly via Zoom.

September 19, 2022 Melissa Mastrolia 0

Cast Your Vote to Elect Cari DiCicco to the role of MAEA President-Elect

We are happy to share that Caroline has expressed interest in the role of MAEA President-Elect! While Cari is running unopposed, please take a moment to cast your vote in support of Cari. You will find the ballot in an email that was sent to MAEA member emails on July 25 from president@massarted.com. The deadline to cast your vote is August 3, 2022.

Below you can read her full bio as well as what additional positions we are currently looking to fill on the MAEA Board of Directors.

Caroline “Cari” A. DiCicco is the K-12 Art Coordinator for the Everett Public Schools. She is a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design and Lesley University. She has been an active visual art educator in the greater Boston area since 2008, and is an avid painter and sculptor. She has supervised aspiring educators from both Framingham State University, Tufts University and the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, and has guest lectured in the Art Education departments of Framingham State and Mass Art. This past year, she has completed the MTA and NEA’s Teacher Leadership Institute and facilitated professional development for Everett educators surrounding Culturally Responsive Pedagogy. She received a Crystal Award for her capstone project at this year’s annual MTA meeting. Cari has spent the last few years teaching visual art at the George Keverian School, as well as leading their well attended Art Club. She and her students have participated in various art exhibitions at the Malden courthouse, Everett City Hall, as well as murals at Beautification Way and Rivergreen Park during Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s Spring Clean Up Day. Cari recently exhibited work in Montserrat College of Art’s annual Inspired Views exhibition. In her spare time, she is passionate about helping others enhance their lives through fitness as a local CrossFit Coach and recently won first place at an RPS Powerlifting Meet.

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.

We have a number of positions open for a partial term. If you are interested or want more information, please reach out to secretary@massarted.com!

Awards Committee Chair Now – Dec 31, 2022
Secondary Division Director Now – Dec 31, 2022
Retired Representative Now – Dec 31, 2023
Community Arts Representative Now – Dec 31, 2023
Exhibitions Committee Chair Now – Dec 31, 2023
Advocacy Liaison Now – Dec 31, 2023
Webmaster Now – Dec 31, 2023
Publications Editor Now – Dec 31, 2023

More information about any of the other the positions above can be found here. If you are interested in any of these positions please submit a resume or CV and a letter or email of intent to secretary@massarted.com.

July 25, 2022 Melissa Mastrolia 0

2022 – 2023 MAEA Goals

The MAEA Board of Directors recently updated our goals for 2022-2023. Read more about them below and learn how to get involved!

MAEA Goals – January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023

Increase membership with specific emphasis on the Cape/Islands & Central/Western Massachusetts and specific special interest groups (community arts, preservice educators, early childhood, etc.). (Board)
Develop new PD offerings to help increase enrollments in PD and work to build partnerships for community sites for face to face PD. (PD & Board)
Provide membership ways to connect with one another (Board, Conference & PR Committees)
Implement the prioritized ED&I Task Force recommendations (ED&I Committee, Board)
Complete Policy Manual draft by February 2023 (ECommittee & Board)
- Create/review policy manuals for all committees and finance.
- Review MAEA documents to ensure we have a conflict of interest policy; document retention and destruction policy; whistle blower policy.
- Review Finance policies to confirm we have checks and balances.
- Create process for onboarding new board members with a mentorship period where the outgoing board member would be able to support. Including video tutorials for certain logistics.
- Review and possibly revise terms for board positions to provide opportunity for overlap.
Develop at least one MAEA sponsored scholarship/grant opportunity (ECommittee, Board).
Consider new board positions, which may include regional reps, social media manager, PR committee chair (ECommittee, Board)

Approved by the MAEA Board of Directors April 2022

May 23, 2022 Melissa Mastrolia 0

Join the Board – Open Positions

Board membership is on a voluntary basis and members are appointed to a two-year term. This working board meets monthly. Minimal time is required outside of the regular meetings to execute specific tasks as delegated during board meetings, or to participate in extra initiatives around program development, community engagement, and strategic planning.

Interested candidates should submit their resume or CV/letter of intent to secretary@massarted.com.

Secondary Division Director, Retired Representative and Community Arts Representative:
Candidate must be able to perform the following:

Act as a point person for elected division and relay issues and pertinent information using the MAEA procedure for emailing.
Attend (virtually or in-person) monthly board meetings and annual retreats.
Submit reports as needed to the shared Google Drive folder at least eight days prior to the scheduled Board meeting.
Review the reports in the shared Google Drive folder prior to the scheduled Board meeting.
Attend MAEA sponsored events, conferences, exhibitions, and/or activities.
Author or solicit at least three articles per year for the MAEA News (digital publication).
Chair or actively participate in at least one MAEA committee.
Review policy and procedures, and make recommendations for inclusion in the Policy Manual as in the best interest of the Association and its members.

Awards Committee and Exhibitions Committee:
Candidate must be able to perform the following:

Act as a point person for the committee and relay pertinent information to the board.
Attend monthly board meetings either virtually or in person, if unable to attend notify the secretary as soon as possible.
Hold committee meetings, and document work via committee meeting template. Monthly meetings are suggested.
Submit a report via report template with highlighted action items as needed to the secretary at least eight days prior to the scheduled meeting. In addition to action items, reports should include committee accomplishments and future plans.
Work with committee to reference, review, and update Policy Manual including procedures, timelines, and guidelines. Any changes to procedures and policies must be brought to the board for approval prior to implementation. These plans and actions must be in conformance with the overall strategic plans formulated by the Board of Directors.
With the assistance of the committee, submit an annual projected budget for approval by November for the following fiscal year (January 1).
Author or solicit from at least one article per year for the MAEA Newsletter.
Work toward advancing the mission of the Association.
Work with other committee chairs to coordinate efforts.

Webmaster:
Candidate must be able to perform the following:

Work with MAEA Board of Directors to maintain MAEA website.
Review and correct links that aren’t working and pictures that aren’t appearing properly.
Examine and analyze site traffic.
Regulate and manage access rights of different MAEA website users.
Work with the PR committee to solicit content from the board, and support the board in updating that content.
Update membership emails/contacts in Constant Contact and email.
Submit reports as needed to the Secretary at least eight days prior to the scheduled meeting.
Work toward advancing the mission of the Association.
Chair or actively participate in the Public Relations Committee.
Review policy and procedures, and make recommendations for inclusion in the Policy Manual as in the best interest of the Association and its members.

Advocacy Liaison
Candidate must be able to perform the following:

Liaise with other Arts organizations, such as Arts Learning, MassCreative, DESE Arts Leaders, and Arts for All.
Submit reports as needed to the Secretary at least eight days prior to the scheduled meeting.
Author or solicit at least one article focusing on advocacy per year for the MAEA News (digital publication).
Work toward advancing the mission of the Association.

Publications Editor
Candidate must be able to perform the following:

Put out a digital publication of the MAEA News three times a year using InDesign.
Edit article submissions (Google Docs) and format (InDesign) the MAEA News for publication.
Work with member of the PR Committee to review/edit spelling/grammar of articles as they are submitted via Google Drive and Google Docs.
Notify the MAEA Board when articles are due.
Review submission packets to make sure they are complete (Article, Images, Permission Paperwork).
Read and respond to emails sent to editor@massarted.com.
Keep submissions organized in MAEA Google Drive.
Communicate with organizations and institutions regarding advertisements for the MAEA News.
Work with the Public Relations Committee to review and revise policies related to the MAEA News.
More information re: MAEA News: massarted.com/news/maea-news/

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, youth art month, public relations, student recognitions, exhibitions, or professional development. Committees typically meet monthly via Zoom.

October 11, 2021 Melissa Mastrolia 0

Congratulations to Diana Adams Woodruff

The Arts|Learning Distinguished Arts Educator Advocate Award recognizes arts educators in music, dance, theater, and the visual arts who demonstrate leadership and excellence in teaching and the development of model arts programs and partnerships. These outstanding educators use the arts and cultural resources to support opportunities for multicultural learning and interdisciplinary planning, and to further the role of the arts in education.

LYNN S. FELDMAN DISTINGUISHED VISUAL ART EDUCATOR ADVOCATE

The Feldman Award is being given to two educators this year. The first we are celebrating is Diana Adams Woodruff.

Diana was the K-12 Visual Arts Director for the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District for 22 years. She is presently a Program Supervisor for Teacher Candidates at Massachusetts College of Art and Design.

Diana was a member of the NAEA Visual Arts Standards Committee that developed the Model Cornerstone Assessments and was a reviewer for the recently revised Massachusetts Visual Arts Standards. She serves on the board of the Massachusetts Art Education Association, presently as Chair of the Recognitions Committee, developing and piloting that juried exhibit for high school students. Diana also serves on the Art All-State Steering Committee and served on the Massachusetts Scholastics Advisory Board.

Diana was a member of the NAEA Research Delegations to India, Myanmar, Finland, Cuba, and Poland. Her artwork has been included in faculty shows at the Worcester Art Museum, exhibits of work by Massachusetts Art Educators at the State Transportation Building in Boston, as well as the Davis Gallery in Worcester, the NAEA Members’ Annual Exhibit in Virginia, the Greek Institute, Cambridge, and Island Center for the Arts, Skopelos, Greece.

Diana won several NASA Teacher Grants to work with other educators to make connections among science and math as well as the arts. A painting with a space fight theme, gifted to Diana by a student in Moscow, was included in the artifacts flown on Atlantis STS-71, the first docking mission with the Russian space station Mir.

SAVE THE DATE!

The 34th Annual Champions of Arts Education Advocacy Awards Celebration will be held on November 17th at Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566

This year’s event will be live AND livestreamed! Stay tuned for more information about this event.

October 1, 2021 Melissa Mastrolia 0

NAEA September Member Portrait

The MAEA Board of Directors is excited to share that our very own Margaurita Spear is the September NAEA Member Portrait. Margaurita currently serves on the board in the role of Professional Development Committee Chair and Early Childhood Representative. Margaurita is also a visual arts educator in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Why NAEA matters to Margaurita: As a member of NAEA, I benefit from automatic membership in my state organization. Through my state organization, I have amassed a supportive network of fellow teachers, my individual experience is valued, and I am provided with numerous opportunities for professional growth and involvement in that organization.

Margaurita’s tip for art education success: A growth mindset is vital for longevity as a visual arts educator. I believe education is a journey for both students and teachers. We must always be willing to learn, expand our perspectives, and consider new methodologies and ideas. I am always learning; my teaching has evolved because of that.

We’d love to see more MAEA members featured. If you are interested in being featured, take a few minutes to share your photo and insights with NAEA.

If you end up being selected as the NAEA Member Portrait, please let us know so we can be sure to share the good news!

September 21, 2021 Melissa Mastrolia 0