The following MAEA Executive Committee positions are currently open for a two-year appointment:
Please submit a letter of intent, resume/CV, short biography (250 word), and head shot for the election to secretary@massarted.com by October 15, 2019.
For more information regarding the position of President-Elect, which transitions into the positions of President and Past President, please visit the MAEA website.
Questions? Please contact Laura Marotta at president@massarted.com.
Submit an article, short update or even photos of student work for publication. The deadline for the Fall/Winter publication is October 4.
This event has been postponed. Please contact Heidi Hurley, heidi.hurley@braintreschools.org if you have any questions.
You can also reach out to Heidi if you want to learn more about starting a NAHS or NJAHS chapter.
Registration for the 2019 MAEA conference is now open.
Enjoy a casual meet up with other South Shore MAEA members on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 10:00am.
The official Arts Curriculum Framework 2019 has been approved. The new framework has been posted to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
It is with great pride that we announce the 2020 MAEA Art Educators of the Year. If you would like to honor a colleague please consider nominating them when our nominations open up later this year in November! Learn more.
MAEA Lifetime Achievement Award –
Timothy O’Connor – New England Art Education Conference, Boston
Art Educator of the Year –
Lizzie Fortin – Worcester Public Schools
Elementary Art Educator of the Year –
Jacob Ginga – Weston Public Schools
Middle Level Art Educator of the Year –
Jonathan Hansen – Mendon-Upton Regional School District
Secondary Art Educator of the Year –
Amanda Davis – Hull Public Schools
Higher Education Art Educator of the Year –
Lora Barrett – University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Museum Art Educator of the Year –
Julie Bernson – deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, Lincoln
Early Childhood Art Educator of the Year –
Mary Geisser – Bunker Hill Community College, Boston
Exceptional New Art Educator of the Year –
Callie Mulcahy – Worcester Public Schools
Distinguished Service Within the Profession –
Robb Sandagata – Davis Publications, Worcester
Distinguished Service Outside the Profession –
Marc Mastrolia – Ride Studio Cafe, Lexington
National Art Education Foundation Accepting Proposals for 2020-2021 Grants Program
The National Art Education Foundation (NAEF) is accepting applications for its annual grants program. As an independent, philanthropic organization, the National Art Education Foundation (NAEF) supports a wide variety of professional activities, including support for visual art educators to participate in professional development programs; the promotion of visual arts education as an integral part of the curriculum; the exploration of new models of visual arts instruction in public and private K-16 schools; the promotion of the teaching of art through activities related to the instructional process, curriculum, student learning, student assessment, management, or discipline; the purchase of equipment and/or instructional resources; and conducting research in visual arts education. NAEF has supported 330 projects since its inception in 1985. NAEF is a sister organization to the National Art Education Association (NAEA) and provides support for a variety of visual arts education programs for the Association and its members.
The National Art Education Foundation (NAEF) invites applications for the Ruth Halvorsen Professional Development Grants, Mary McMullan Grants, NAEF Research Grants, SHIP Grants, and Teacher Incentive Grants. Grants range from $1,000 to $10,500 depending on the grant category.
The Foundation was established as an independent, sister organization to the National Art Education Association (NAEA) to provide support for a variety of art education programs. Foundation grants are made only to NAEA members, including student and retired members, state/province associations, and recognized affiliates. In order to apply, individuals must have been an NAEA member as of October 1, 2018.
The project year for these grants is July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. The postmarked deadline for submissions is October 1, 2019.
MAEA is continuing our series of art education exhibitions in the second floor atrium/gallery space at the State Transportation Building in Boston. Middle school and high school art educators are invited to submit 10 pieces of student work. Work can be straight digital or film photographs, pieces that have been altered in some way, for example via digital manipulation, printmaking, AND 3D printed work (NEW). This exhibit opportunity is free for MAEA members. Non-members can participate by paying a $20 registration fee.
Registration is now open. See more details here.
At the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education meeting on June 25, 2019, Associate Commissioner Ron Noble, lead writer of the revised framework Craig Waterman, and Arts Content Support Lead Dawn Benski presented a summary of the revised framework, which resulted in approval.
Currently a copy editor is finalizing the official document, which will be posted on the DOE website when complete. In the meantime, you can review the revised framework as submitted to the Board in late June for your planning purposes. MAEA has taken the proposed framework with tracked changes, and accepted them, creating this Word document. You will also find a PDF here.
If you have questions about the revised framework, please contact Dawn Benski, Arts Content Support Lead, Center for Instructional Support
Phone: 781-338-3235