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Art Education Keeps Kids In School
LET"S GET THIS STARTED!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Conference will start at 2pm - power is back on and we are excited to get going!
Please meet in the lobby of the art building.
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Please get here safely - We look forward to seeing you soon!
The New Mexico Art Education Association (NMAEA) is a 501c3 non-profit organization created by art educators for art educators, from all grade levels, from across our state of New Mexico. Our membership is comprised of visual art, digital art, and design educators Prek-12, in public, charter and private schools as well as professors, administrators, and museum educators.
NMAEA is an affiliate of the National Art Education Association (NAEA) of over 20,000 members from across the country, since 1972.
Welcome, we hope you feel that you've found 'your people!'
2024 NMAEA News and Events:
National Arts In Education Week 2024:
Advocates for the arts in NM met this week with some of our congressional leaders' staff to illustrate some of the impact of NEA & NEH funding in our state, as well as ask for their support of:
1) Title 1,2 & 4
Already enacted, asks for 2025 increase
2) Art Education for All
Rep Ledger Fernandez
HR 5581
3) Creative Workforce Investment Act (Creative Economy Revitalization Act)
Bipartisan sponsorship
Rep Ledger Fernandez
Sen Lujan
HR 5019/ S2858
For more information on Federal Arts Legislation being introduced:
Dec 21 - NM Scholastics Adjudication
Statewide adjudication for grades 7-12 submissions.
Dec 6 - NM Arts applications Due
Statewide submissions due for funding.
Nov 13 - LESC Hearings, Santa Fe
The Legislative Education Study Committee hears public comment.
Nov 9, NMAEA Professional Awards Recognition Ceremony
Santa Fe Community College, Jemez Ballroom, 11:00-1:00
Nov 7-10, NMAEA Annual Professional Development Conference, Santa Fe
Located at several museums, and the SFCC campus. Registration is OPEN!
Nov 1 - NAEA Award Submissions Due (extended from Oct 1)
Beyond state level recognition, submissions for national awards are in 28 categories and applicants are vetted nationally for selection.
Oct 16 - LESC Hearings, Silver City
The Legislative Education Study Committee hears public comment.
Sept 18 - LESC Hearings, Albuquerque
The Legislative Education Study Committee hears public comment. LESC Director Dr Perea Warniment resigns to assume CEO of LANL Foundation. Interim Director John Sena was appointed.
Sept 14 - NMAEA Quarterly Leadership Council Mtg Meeting: 10:00
Location TBD. All members welcome.
Sept 6 - NM Advisory Council on Arts Education (NMAEA) Mtg
Statewide arts leadership from various groups and districts.
August - BACK TO SCHOOL NM!
Your leadership team wishes you all the best beginning of a new school year!
July 24 - 27 NAEA Leadership Conference, Detroit. MI
Annual leadership professional development this year includes all national regions.
July 15 - Fall Conference Presentation Proposals Due
Please consider presenting at our annual fall conference this year in Santa Fe, NM.
July 13 - NMAEA Quarterly Leadership Council Mtg Meeting: 10:00
Location TBD. All members welcome.
June 30 - Awards Nomination Deadline for 2025
Please consider nominating a colleague or community member for our Annual Professional Awards. Recognition Ceremony held during conference.
June 13-15 - USSEA Conference
The NAEA Interest Group USSEA is holding their conference in Santa Fe at the Hilton. USSEA is focused on where culture and and art education intersect.
Fee is only $25!
June 7-8 - Master Class in Tucumcari
Mesalands Community College is holding a Master Class for Metals and Printmaking. Iron pour a sand cast tile, learn jewelry making and utilize their beautiful printing press for prolific creation.
June 6-8 - Board Retreat
The NMAEA Leadership will be on retreat planning for next school year, updating programs, creating goals, and refreshing our work.
May 15-17 - LESC Hearings, Belen
FAEA application updates are being considered, to which NMAEA Leadership and other arts education stakeholders, are opposed. FAEA is content-specific funding for grades K-6 , and is model legislation in NM that other states emulate. The removal of application requirements threatens the assurances currently in place for designated use. Opportunities for public comments are available.
May 11 - NMAEA Quarterly Leadership Council Mtg Meeting: 10:00
On line. All members welcome.
April 30 – NM Scholastic Art Awards Recognition Ceremony
Check-in Begins at 5:00, Ceremony begins at 6:00Come recognize the awardees of our statewide, adjudicated program, grades 7-12, in 26 categories! African American Performing Arts Building, State Fairgrounds, Albuquerque, Open to the public.
April 26 - NM Advisory Council on Arts Education (NMAEA) Mtg
Statewide arts leadership from various groups and districts.
April 3-5, NAEA National Convention: Minneapolis MN.
Wednesday 8:00 am - 3:00pm Delegates Assembly
Thursday 4:30 pm - NM Meet up in the Hyatt Regency
Friday at 4:30 pm - Celebrate Nikki Turman, NM Art Educator of the Year!
April 1 – 10 year Exhibition! NM Scholastic Exhibit Opening 5:00-7:00pm
Come enjoy the exhibition of our statewide, adjudicated art students, grades 7-12, in 26 categories! African American Performing Arts Building, State Fairgrounds, Albuquerque, Open to the public.
March 23-24 NM Scholastic Exhibit Hanging Fri - 5:00 pm Sat - 10:00
All members welcome.
March 9 - NMAEA Quarterly Leadership Council Mtg Meeting: 10:00
Location TBD. All members are always welcome.
Feb 16 – DUE: NM Youth Art Month (YAM) Flag ContestThank you Dick Blick for your support! Elementary, Middle School, and High School categories due Feb 16th to Tricia Griffin via YAM@newmexicoarteducators.org
Feb 9 - NM Advisory Council on Arts Education (NMAEA) Mtg
Statewide arts leadership from various groups and districts.
Jan 13 - NMAEA Quarterly Leadership Council Mtg: Virtual 10:00 amBudget review. All members are welcome.
Legislative Session: Short Session, January 2 - February 15, 2024
Review (Dec 13, 2023) highlights if Arts are considered ‘core’ and if so, FAEA applications would become unnecessary. Note CTE focus. Click here for full 2024 LESC Report, note pages 52-57 for finance considerations.
https://www.nmlegis.gov/Entity/LESC/Default
Jan 1 – Welcome new Leadership! Phyllis Roybal is president for 2024 !
Congratulate Nikki Turman as president-elect, and Secretary Egan Ulbricht as our new secretary. Congrats to Amy Tanner as Director of ED&I.
NMAEA announces new position of Executive Director, and selected candidate, Michelle Lemons. Michelle can be reached at: mlemons@newmexicoarteducators.org
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