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Wisconsin Art Education Association

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

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Join WAEA today.

Collage of six photos showing conference attendees networking, browsing exhibitor tables, and presenting at WAEA events, with 'Conference Information' overlaid in the center.

Visit to learn more about the WAEA fall conference.

Collage of six resource thumbnails -- Wisconsin arts standards, universal design principles, classroom posters, equity and inclusion materials, Art Times publication, and the NAEA website -- with 'Educator Resources' overlaid in the center.

Art educator resources are available online.

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WAEA celebrates Wisconsin art educators each month.

The National Art Education Association champions art education resources and community building.

Collage of eight 'Art Times' publication covers featuring student and educator artwork, with 'Art Times' overlaid in the center.

Art Times is the Wisconsin Art Education publication by members for members.

WAEA Fall Conference

Conference Registration

Conference Brochure

Makers Market Registration- Deadline Oct. 5, 2026

WAEA Updates & News

Student Art Awards & Programs

The WAEA sponsors many opportunities for our young artists and designers to showcase their work. Click images to learn more about these statewide programs.

Art Teacher of the Month

Nomination Link

Publication

Art Times is a publication by members for members. Click here to see all Art Times editions.

Art Times Summer 2026 cover featuring a colorful mixed-media collage of sunflowers and wildflowers by students at Adams Friendship Elementary, with art educator Leah Keller and artist in residence Jeanne Styczinski.

Art Times Fall 2025 cover featuring a blue-toned portrait painting of a curly-haired figure surrounded by swirling circles, by Maria McKnight of Sheboygan North High School."

Art Times Fall 2025 cover featuring a close-up photo of glowing pieces inside a kiln, radiating orange and yellow heat.

Art Times Summer 2025 cover featuring a watercolor painting of an animal skull surrounded by mushrooms, pitcher plants, and vines, by Lily Sisulak, 12th grade, Watertown High School, educator Dave Pawl.

Thank you to our WAEA Sponsors!

Alverno College

Continental Clay Company

The Fusible Decal

Korb Pottery

Milwaukee Art Museum

Nasco Education

United Art and Education

SCAD

University of Wisconsin- Platteville. Department of Performing and Visual Arts

Visioneer Design Challenge