These positions for two-year terms are open  

• Retired division representative
• North Central regional vice president
  
• North West regional vice president
• South East regional vice president
• Advocacy/publicity
• Historian

Contact: Frank Juarez - president@wiarted.org

Melvin Pontious is honored for service to arts education in Wisconsin as he retires from the state Department of Public Instruction.Representatives from the arts community across Wisconsin came together Thursday evening, June 2, 2011, to honor Mel for his many years of tireless service advocating and guiding Arts Education in Wisconsin. The event was held at the Music Education Building in Waunakee. Mel has been an active member of the WAEA Board since the early 2000's. We will all miss his gentle, in depth counsel and dedication. We could always rely on a speedy reply to our questions and concerns.

Enjoy your retirement Mel.  But don't be surprised if we still call you for guidance and advice.

Jennifer Sweeney
President Elect 11'-13'

Our own President Elect, Jennifer Sweeney, who teaches art in the Black River Falls School District was named the Wisconsin Art Educator of the Year in 2009. Click here for a WEAC commercial featuring Sweeney.

Click here to find out about a recent WAEA Art Educator Idea Exchange.

Click here to read the full story in the Wisconsin State Journal