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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 feel that you've 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.

2025 NMAEA News and Events:

Jan 1 – Welcome Nikki Turman as NMAEA President for 2025 !

Congratulate Liz Olive as  president-elect, and interim Secretary Carson Guillory was officially approved. Congrats to Pam Elam as Membership Director and Jill Dooner as Divisions Director. Amy Tanner remains as our ED&I Director.

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Jan 11 - NMAEA Leadership Council Mtg: Virtual 10:00 am

Budget review. All members are welcome.

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January 21 - Legislative Session Opens (Long)

NMACAE is monitoring bills submitted that impact Arts Education in NM. Closes March 22.​

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TBD - NM Advisory Council on Arts Education (NMAEA) Mtg

Statewide arts leadership from various groups and districts. 

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Jan 25 NM Scholastic Exhibit Hanging Fri - 5:00 pm Sat - 10:00

All educators, volunteers, and NAHS students are welcome.

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Jan 31 – DUE: NM Youth Art Month (YAM) Flag Contest

Elementary, Middle School, and High School categories due to Tricia Griffin via nmyam@newmexicoarteducators.org

Theme: Healing Through Color

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Jan 31 – NM Scholastic Art Awards Exhibit Opening 5:30-7:30pm

Orpheum Community Hub Exhibition Space. Open to the public.

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March 1 – NM Scholastic Art Awards Recognition Ceremonies

Recognition Ceremony South Broadway Auditorium.

5:00pm - Group One A-L by last name

6:30pm - Group Two M-Z by Last name

 

March 8 - NMAEA Leadership Council Mtg: Virtual 10:00 am

All members are welcome.

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March 19-22, NAEA National Convention: Louisville KY.
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00pm Delegates Assembly

Thursday 4:30 pm - NM Meet Up TBA
Friday at 4:30 pm - Celebrate Lisa Gillett, NM Art Educator of the Year​​​​​

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March 22 - Legislative Session Closes (Long)

NMACAE is monitoring bills submitted that impact Arts Education in NM.

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