Arts Education Alliance
NAEA is proud to be part of the Arts Education Alliance as part of our ongoing expansion of advocacy work on behalf of the field of visual arts, design, and media arts education.
What is the Arts Education Alliance?
The Arts Education Alliance is a partnership between the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), the National Art Education Association (NAEA), the National Association for Media Arts Education (NAMAE), the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO). Officially announced in May 2024, the Arts Education Alliance brings our organizations together to amplify the value of arts education through joint advocacy work.
Educational Theatre Association (EdTA)
The Educational Theatre Association is an international nonprofit that serves as the professional association for theatre educators.National Art Education Association (NAEA)
Founded in 1947, the National Art Education Association is the leading professional membership organization exclusively for visual arts, design, and media arts education professionals.National Association for Media Arts Education (NAMAE)
We are the National Association for Media Arts Education (NAMAE). Our purpose is to advance and promote standards of excellence in media arts education; provide the media arts student, educator and community of stakeholders a system of resources and support through advocacy, research, programs, and initiatives that focus on the importance of media arts in the human experience.National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
NAfME is a collaborative community that supports music educators and advocates for equitable access to music education. With more than 57,000 members teaching millions of students, NAfME advances the music education profession and promotes lifelong experiences in music.National Dance Education Organization (NDEO)
The National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) is a non-profit organization that supports dance educators in every setting and genre. We are dedicated to advancing dance education for people of all backgrounds.
- May 2024: Arts Education Alliance Partnership Announcement
- September 2024: Empowering Teacher to Advocate for Federal and State Arts Education Policy Webinar
- October 2024: Arts Ed Advocacy in Action: Letter to Chief State School Officers on Arts Education
- December 2024: Recap on the 2024 U.S. Election: Next Steps