Joining the Board

Board Positions – Call for Nominations

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 fully two year term, or a partial term (noted next to each position). Serving in these roles includes paid membership for MAEA and NAEA, as MAEA is a state affiliate of NAEA.

  • Division Directors – Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2026
    • Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary, Higher Education, Museum Education, Supervision/Administration, and Preservice
  • Conference Committee Chair – Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2026
  • Professional Development Committee Chair – Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2026
  • Awards Committee Chair – Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2026
  • Webmaster – Non Voting – Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2026
  • 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 within a few weeks of submission.

Secretary and Treasurer – Call for Nominations

The MAEA Executive Committee positions of Secretary and Treasurer are currently open for a two-year position. Serving in these roles includes paid membership for MAEA and NAEA, as MAEA is a state affiliate of NAEA.

Please submit a letter of intent, resume/CV, short biography (250 word), and head shot for the election to info@massarted.com by December 20, 2024. Elections for Secretary and Treasurer will be held shortly after the submission deadline. For additional information about responsibilities and descriptions please refer to the MAEA website. 

President-Elect – Urgent Need to Fill

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. Serving in these roles includes paid membership for MAEA and NAEA, as MAEA is a state affiliate of NAEA.

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, 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. A call for nominations is typically posted 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.