Programs
Each year the NMAEA Advisory Council plans programs to work toward our vision and mission for children, families, and educators. Members interested in leadership roles help shape these initiatives. All members may access these opportunities to further their professional growth and enhance their own art education programming.
New mexico Scholastic Art Awards
The New Mexico Art Education Association (NMAEA), in conjunction with the national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, is proud to present the annual statewide New Mexico Scholastic Art Competition. This awards program continues to be the longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in the U.S., and the largest source of scholarships for young artists and writers.
Over 185,000 works of art and writing are annually submitted in numerous categories by teens in grades 7-12 nationwide. Each year more than 1,500 receive national awards and are celebrated on stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
New Mexico Youth Art Month
Youth Art Month is a celebration of the visual arts!
This national program is celebrated in NM through our Art and Flag contests.
All student exhibitions, public artworks, art festivals, and school events raise awareness and support of the visual arts to:
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local and state education officials
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business and community leaders
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state and federal legislators
Youth Art Month History
Youth Art Month HistoryThe Art & Creative Materials Institute (ACMI) is an international association of more than 200 art, craft and creative material manufacturers seeking to promote safety in art and creative products through its certification program, which works to protect students, artists and creatives of all kinds pursuing their passion.
1961
ACMI created Children’s Art Month as an event to emphasize the value to children from participating in visual art education.
1969
The celebration expanded to include secondary school students, and the Children’s Art Month event officially became known as Youth Art Month.
1984
ACMI created the non-profit organization, The Council for Art Education (CFAE), to advocate for visual art education. CFAE coordinates the Youth Art Month program at the national level.
Today
While Youth Art Month typically occurs in March, local and state events celebrating visual art education take place on almost a year round basis! Events and fundraisers take place in schools, libraries, art centers, museums, and even state capitol buildings.
NMAEA Professional Awards
A long History of Excellence
The NMAEA Professional Awards Program is a way for art educators to recognize their colleagues' achievements in the classroom and within the art education community. The Professional Awards Program is open to all NMAEA members of at least 3 years; you do not need to be a member to nominate. You will need contact information, and a Statement of Support for your Nominee, as well as at least 2 names and contact info of persons you recommend to provide additional Letters of Recommendation of which , one must be a supervisor.
Levels of Recognition
Pre-Service Division
Elementary Division
Middle School Division
High School Division
Higher Education
Museum Education
Arts Supervision & Administration
Retired Professional
Art Educator of the Year
President's Award of Distinction
Art Educator Advocacy Award
Phyllis Kennedy Community Advocacy Award for Art Education
Max Coll and Catherine Joyce Coll Award for Distinction in Art Education
