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Reyes Padilla NM Contemporary Artist of the Conference 2021

Art Education Keeps Kids in School

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 have found 'your people!'

About Us

The New Mexico Art Education Association (NMAEA) is a 501c3 non-profit membership-based organization of volunteers, 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 higher ed professors, museum educators, and arts administrators.

News & Events

MAY 16, 2025

Submissions for NMAEA 2025 Fall Conference Logo is due. Submit at the link below

JULY 1, 2025

NMAEA will officially move from the NAEA Western region to the Pacific region.

JULY 1, 2025

NAEA and NMAEA membership dues increase! Make sure to re-up before to save some money!

AUGUST 2025

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a proclamation declaring next school year the "Year of the Arts in Education"

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