Attend the MAEA Conference for Free Call for Session Proposals – Deadline July 31

The call for conference session proposals is now open.

We are looking for a variety of sessions for our 2 day conference held in Beverly, MA on November 9-10, 2024. Please consider submitting a proposal for a Best Practice Lecture, Demonstration, Research Lecture, Interactive Discussion, Studio Workshop, or other type of session offering not listed here. All presenters selected to present at the 2024 MAEA conference will receive complimentary tickets to attend the conference. We encourage new presenters! The deadline for session proposals is July 31, 2024.

More presenter information can be found on the session proposal form, linked here.

  • Best Practice Lecture – Presentation of exemplary lessons, instructional practices, programs, and/or initiatives followed by Q&A.
  • Demonstration – Presenter demonstration of an artistic technique, arts-based method, or pedagogical approach.
  • Research Lecture – Presentation of academic papers and/or discussion of research.
  • Interactive Discussion – Participatory discussion about art education issues/topics among presenter and attendees.
  • Studio Workshop – Studio art-making session.

MAEA Museum Meetup: Worcester Art Museum, July 19

Join us for a summer MAEA Museum Meetup! Teachers will meet up at the Worcester Art Museum, exploring their collection and exhibitions, the latter including:
Jakob Fioole: The Sally Bishop Prize (through September 1)
John Vo /Central Massachusetts Artist Initiative (through November 3)

Advance registration required. Space is limited. Cost: FREE
When:
Friday, July 19, 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where:
Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury Street Worcester, MA
Cost:
Free
Register here! 

Call for Session Proposals – Deadline July 31

The call for conference session proposals is now open.

We are looking for a variety of sessions for our 2 day conference held in Beverly, MA on November 9-10, 2024. Please consider submitting a proposal for a Best Practice Lecture, Demonstration, Research Lecture, Interactive Discussion, Studio Workshop, or other type of session offering not listed here. All presenters selected to present at the 2024 MAEA conference will receive complimentary tickets to attend the conference. We encourage new presenters! The deadline for session proposals is July 31, 2024.

More presenter information can be found on the session proposal form, linked here.

  • Best Practice Lecture – Presentation of exemplary lessons, instructional practices, programs, and/or initiatives followed by Q&A.
  • Demonstration – Presenter demonstration of an artistic technique, arts-based method, or pedagogical approach.
  • Research Lecture – Presentation of academic papers and/or discussion of research.
  • Interactive Discussion – Participatory discussion about art education issues/topics among presenter and attendees.
  • Studio Workshop – Studio art-making session.

Keynotes Announced

The MAEA Conference Committee is happy to share our 2024 annual conference keynotes are Dr. Melissa Leaym-Fernandez and Jarrett J. Krosoczka.

Read more about both keynotes here.

All presenters selected to present at the 2024 MAEA conference will receive complimentary tickets to attend the conference. We encourage new presenters! The deadline for session proposals is July 31, 2024. More presenter information can be found on the session proposal form, linked here.

Art Educators of Massachusetts – Exhibit Opportunity

The MAEA Board of Directors is happy to announce that there will be an Art Educators of Massachusetts exhibit in conjunction with the 2024 MAEA Awards Ceremony!

Active and retired art educators in Massachusetts are invited to submit their 2D artwork for the 2024 MAEA Art Educators exhibit at the Gallery at Villageworks.

The exhibit registration deadline is Sunday, March 10, 2024

The exhibit will be on view March 14 – April 16 and there will be an exhibit reception Thursday, April 11 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in conjunction with the 2024 MAEA Awards Ceremony.

Learn more and register for this exhibit today.