New Mexico
Year of the Arts in Education
On February 17th, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a proclamation Designating the 2025-2026 School year the "New Mexico year of the arts in education". Â
This historic recognition reaffirms our shared belief that the arts are essential in shaping creative, innovative and well-rounded individuals. This will serve as a powerful platform to celebrate, elevate, and expand arts education in schools and communities across our state. More details about upcoming events and initiatives will be shared soon.Â
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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
JUNE 27-28, 2025
Jewelry Uplift Community Workshop with Mesalands Master Silversmith at Albuquerque High School.
AUG-SEPT 2025
Our annual NMAEA Members’ Art Show is scheduled for this fall, and we can’t wait to showcase the remarkable talents of our community at UNM Masley Gallery.
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"