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:

Don't forget to get the early bird rate on our National Convention located in Minneapolis this year. Keynotes include the lead from OK Go and more. Registration is already open so reserve your spot now.

Make it a great day,

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

Prospectus and Call for Artists for
Art in the New Benefis Women’s and Children’s Center in Great Falls, Montana

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

2020

January 14
Send out Invitational for Conceptual Design Proposal to Nominated Artists

January 21
Nominated Artists Information Meeting at Benefis.

March 9 (8 weeks)
Conceptual Design Proposal Presentations, selection of artist.

March 23
Negotiate Contract with Recommended Artist

2021
January Mid Design Review
TBD (Tentative) Fabrication Begins
October (Tentative) Artwork Complete and Prepared for Contractor Installation.

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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.

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

The 2019 YAM Theme:
Your Art, Your Story

We would like to welcome our new MAEA Youth Art Month Chair, Victor Daniels. Victor teaches at Helena High and we are excited to have on board. Thanks, Victor!

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Youth Art Month Capital Exhibit, Helena High, Student Artist, 2017

Please save the date 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.