WAEA Structural Chart

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WAEA Constitution

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WAEA Mission Statement and Vision Statement

The mission of the Wisconsin Art Education Association is to promote excellence in visual art and design education for all students by:

•     Providing professional growth opportunities for visual art and design teachers.
•     Showcasing student talents and abilities supporting art and design as academic core disciplines.
•     Communicating with other art and design organizations.
•     Offering lifelong learning opportunities acting on vital art and design education issues.

In the decade ahead, we envision:

•     An organization that lives out the values expressed in our Mission Statement, seeking and    
       valuing contributions from each member
       most art educators in the state of Wisconsin will be WAEA members.
•     Members for whom the art of teaching is the first priority.
•     An organization which is diverse culturally, ethnically and economically.
•     Programs aimed at developing the whole person and promoting creative, intellectual and
       emotional growth.
•     New partnerships with arts organizations, institutions and businesses.
•     Fiscal resources which keep the organization financially strong.
•     WAEA will sponsor travel and trips in the United States and abroad.
•     The Visual Arts Classic will become a national model.

WAEA History & Purpose

History & Purpose The Wisconsin Art Education Association was founded in 1950 as a state organization to further scholarship and excellence in art education. 

  • We provide opportunities for professional development and we encourage the study and implementation of best practices in our discipline.
  • We provide out educators with professional leadership, guidance, and resources essential to promote art in the schools and communities of our state.
  • We advocate for visual art education as necessary for the quality education of all students PK-12 and higher education, and promote its inclusion as one of the core academic basics in the general school curriculum.
  • We seek to increase access to visual arts education for all students regardless of race, economic status, or geographic location.
  • We promote communication and understanding among the various arts groups, educational organizations, and visual arts educators.

To achieve these goals, the Wisconsin Art Education Association works in partnership with public and private schools, colleges and universities, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin Alliance for Arts Education (WAAE), Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), Wisconsin Arts Board, the National Art Education Association (NAEA), museums, and art materials suppliers. 

Members are encouraged to participate as conference presenters, Board members, and Visual Arts Classic coaches. Members are also encouraged to participate in Youth Art Month activities on the regional and state level.