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Father and son create together at the Albuquerque Museum.
Elizabeth Becker I Albuquerque Museum I Albuquerque, NM
Third graders share their graphic novels.
Kelly Hanning I Gates Chili Central School District I Rochester, NY
Eighth graders participate in Chairs for Charity.
Kirsten Durbin I Porter Ridge Middle School I Indian Trail, NC
Elementary students experiment with bubble printing.
Alyssa Seidel I Saint Thomas and the Apostle Catholic Church I Saint Thomas, MO
Students create a sandworm for a theatre production.
Felicia Brooks I Parkway Middle School I Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

The dedication and creativity of visual arts, design, and media arts educators is immeasurably important. THANK YOU for all you do for our profession and your learners.
Town Hall: May 9 | 7pm ET

Join us for the upcoming Town Hall conversation, “What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Teaching: Advice For Preservice & Early Career Teachers.” This series is free and open to all. Register now and tell a colleague!
NAEA25 Call for Presentations

Share your expertise—present at the 2025 NAEA National Convention in Louisville, KY! Make sure your membership is current and submit by Monday, July 1.

Christopher Strickland

Assistant Professor of Art Education, University of Nebraska Kearney, Kearney, NE

Member Portrait: Get to Know Our Vibrant Community!

Why NAEA matters to Christopher: I value NAEA for three vital reasons: 1. Community: Connect and network within a creative and vibrant learning community. 2. Research: Access cutting-edge research that is occupationally grounding and advocates for visual arts education. 3. Training: Engage diverse professional development opportunities that enhance creative teaching and learning practices.
Christopher’s tip for art education success: Maxine Greene’s quote, “seeking clarity and authenticity in the face of thoughtfulness,” reminds me that creating and teaching art are relational and spiritual practices grounded in connections and relationships. When we authentically and creatively engage with others, we allow ourselves to embody our truths and model our unique being.