About MAEA

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The Maine Art Education Association (MAEA) is a statewide professional organization whose members are committed to excellence in visual arts education.

Purposes of MAEA include:

• Providing professional development for its members

• Promoting art and design education at all levels

• Encouraging innovation and research in art education

• Sharing of ideas through Mixed Media newsletter and regular e-blasts

• Facilitating statewide conferences to promote best practices and a collaborative professional community

• Recognizing and promoting excellence in art education across divisions and grade levels

• Recognizing and honoring excellence in advocating for art education

• Providing exhibition opportunities for student artists

• Providing merit-based scholarships for student artists and educators

• Collaborating with other agencies in Maine to further the growth of art education

MAEA benefits for educators Include:

• Mixed Media newsletter and frequent e-blasts featuring current topics affecting Maine art educators

• Discount registration for members at MAEA sponsored workshops, lectures, and conferences

• Eligibility for MAEA professional scholarships

• Eligibility for Quimby Family Foundation Fellowship for a workshop at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts

• Eligibility for Art Educator of the Year Awards

• Eligibility to serve as an MAEA officer and/or board member

• Access to advocacy materials and support

• Access to interest groups, curriculum materials, and opportunities to connect with other art educators

• Educator exhibitions to showcase members’ artworks

MAEA benefits for learners include:

• Eligibility to apply for the MAEA High School Scholarship designed for graduating high school students pursuing a degree in visual or media arts

• Participation in Youth Art Month exhibits and celebrations around the state

Our Goals:

• To encourage best practices in standards-based and learner-centered visual arts classrooms in all Maine schools

• To foster high-quality teaching in visual arts and provide professional opportunities in curriculum, instruction, and assessment as well as in current issues and artistic practice

• To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and support collaboration among educators and other arts agencies to ensure quality programs for all learners

Our Commitment:

Equal opportunity and affirmative action are integral to the Maine Art Education Association. We recognize that the organization’s present and future strength is based primarily on people and their skills, experience, and potential to develop. To this end, MAEA does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, height, weight, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or other legally protected characteristic.

MAEA is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all professional development and leadership opportunities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance, and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the association and tasks involved.

MAEA is free from discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and incivility. Members are valued, supported, and afforded equitable access to participate, succeed, and strive for excellence.