Over 50 years of Supporting Arts Education In New Mexico
Our Vision
The NMAEA will strive to unify, encourage, and support art educators through professional development, leadership, service, and research to support personal and professional growth. We will promote quality instruction in design, visual and media arts education by certified art teachers; encourage research in art education; hold public discussions; sponsor workshops and conferences; offer grant opportunities; publish articles and reports; and work with other related agencies in support of design, visual and media arts education in our state and across the country.
Our Mission
The mission of the New Mexico Art Education Association (NMAEA) is to advance and enhance high-quality art education by licensed professionals within our state by offering professional development, leadership, and service opportunities for its members.
Member Benefits
WHEN YOU BECOME A MEMBER OF THE NEW MEXICO ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, YOU AUTOMATICALLY BECOME A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION GIVING YOU MORE TOOLS AND BENEFITS
Professional Development
Connect with other art professionals through regional outreach and our annual professional development conference which includes outstanding workshops, guest speakers, timely research findings, advocacy information, social events, commercial exhibits, and the opportunity to go home with strategies you can use immediately in your workplace - all at a reduced rate.
Professional Awards
A robust awards program that recognizes excellence in the work of art educators and their students. NMAEA recognizes the outstanding contributions of state educators and community members in advocating for art education in New Mexico. NMAEA has a long history of sponsoring multiple student award opportunities including NM State Fair, YAM, and others.
Leadership Training
Gain leadership skills and opportunities through volunteering in one of our state committees or as a member of the Council.
NAEA offers extended leadership training with specialized programs and scholarships opportunities.
NMAEA Governance structure
The NMAEA Council includes elected Executive Officers, Executive Director, and appointed Council Members, including regional coordinators, program chairs, division representatives, and interest group leads.
Executive Officers
NMAEA executive officers are elected positions with the exception of Executive Director. Officer elections are on a rotating basis to ensure continuity in NMAEA's vision and mission.
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Division Representatives
Division Representatives represent and advocate the issues and concerns of their specific division level as they pertain to art education in New Mexico. They are a point of contact for the New Mexico art educators in their specific division statewide, regardless of membership.
Elementary Division Representative
Emily Bennett
Art Educator & Art Content Specialist, Las Cruces
Middle School Division Representative
Antonia Bynum
Art Educator, Rio Rancho
Higher Education Division Representative
Richard Schwartz
Associate Professor, ENMU
Administration/Supervision Division Representative
Cristina González
Fine Arts Director, Santa Fe
Retired Division Representative
Nancy walkup
Emerita, Editor in Chief, SchoolArts Magazine, Davis Publications; NAEA Distinguished Fellow
Regional coordinators
Regional coordinators focus on the needs and professional development of all art educators regardless of membership in one of the seven different regions in New Mexico.
Northwest Region 4 Coordinator
Carson Guillory
Art Educator, Farmington
