MT Art Education Associa

What does MAEA do for you?
MAEA brings you content specific professional development; events like MAI; advocacy through events such as the state Youth Art Month exhibition; and so much more. Become a member today. Click on the link at left.

Our 2019 Montana Art Educator of the Year, Connie Barnhart, and Katherine Ruland who nominated her.

President's Message:

MFPE-MAEA Conference

Mark your calendar and submit your names for 2021 MAEA Teacher of the Year now! The conference is October 15th & 16th, 2020 in Great Falls at CMR High School. The application portal is now open. Please submit! The portal closes April 30th.

Make it a great day,

Mrs. Cortni Harant, MAEA President, 2017-2021
Great Falls High School, Great Falls

Picture of random people talking and smiling

NAEA Divisions Include:
* Regional Division
* Elementary Division
* Middle Level Division
* Secondary Division
* Higher Ed Division
* Pre-Service Division
* Supervision/Admin Division
* Museum Ed Division

For more information please visit the NAEA site for division descriptions, resources, and advocacy.

The 2020 YAM Theme:
A Journey Through Art

March is Youth Art Month

State Wide Youth Art Month Exhibit, Capital, Helena, 2018

The slide show above showcases the work on display at the State Capital for Youth Art Month, 2018. Below is an excerpt form a letter written to one of the participants in the exhibition.

"Art education is essential tool for our students to develop creatively and problem-solving skills. Your work reminded me each day how art can transform our schools and introduce students to diverse cultures, values, and modes of expression. I will continue to advocate for art education in Montana so students like you can continue to enrich our state."

Governor Steve Bullock, 2018

A Naked female breaking her chest open as birds fly out.

Youth Art Month Capital Exhibit, Helena High, Hailey Henrikson, 2017

Please visit the UM website to register for the University of Montana's Portfolio+ day on May 1st. To schedule tours and portfolio reviews for Montana State University please contact Vaughan Judge, the department head at MSU. National Portfolio Day also hosts group reviews by accredited art schools from around the nation. Check out their website for listings.