MT Art Education Associa

President’s Message:
Welcome! We are in the beginning stages of planning for the annual Spring Retreat at Lubrecht! The retreat will happen on February 19th and 20th. Current MAEA members will get priority registration- so follow the link below to the NAEA website to renew or sign up for the first time.
This is a great time to renew as it saves you $$$ on registering for the national conference as well. Go to NAEA’s website to renew.
Stay tuned for more information regarding the upcoming retreat at Lubrecht, National Convention and MAI!

Best,

Amy

Read the NAEA Delegates' Assembly Report
by Jennifer Combe

A note on NAEA Convention in NOLA 2015
by Tiffany Miller

I was fortunate enough to attend NAEA’s national convention in New Orleans in March as the Montana Delegate for 2015. It was an honor to represent art teachers in Montana and to speak for our state’s unique needs. The Delegates’ Assembly takes place two days prior to the convention. Having never attended the Delegate’s Assembly I found myself interested and engaged in the democratic practice of adopting position statements that shape our national organization. I got goose bumps as some of the position statements were adopted, specifically...READ MORE

NOLA and NAEA was such an amazing experience! It was my first national and such a rewarding, energizing, inspiring, validating experience!! I loved it! I didn't want the conference to end. And being in New Orleans, a city that embodies Art and Music to the fullest was so fitting! I just got back last night and feel sparkly and ready to attack the end of year with new ideas and a grounded perspective. Art teachers tend to be unique, compassionate, creative people! Aren't we lucky to be a part of such people! :-)

Here's a photo of the closing night at the conference. The Masquerade party! You can imagine how exceptional the costumes were!

Montana Art Educator of 2014-2015

Frankie Kelly

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UM Art Student Scholarship

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