13 Benefits of PAEA MEMBERSHIP
PAEA membership is included with your NAEA membership at no additional cost. You can read about the benefits of NAEA membership HERE.
Only NAEA members can officially sponsor National Art Honor Society Chapters.
Networking with other Pennsylvania art educators.
RELEVANT professional development opportunities through our annual conference, regional events, online WebinARTs, Eyes on Contemporary Art online video series, and online book clubs. Members receive substantial discounts on all professional development and Act 48 Hours.
Opportunities for building a resume, including presenting at a conference, presenting at a regional event, hosting a WebinART or book club, and more.
Opportunities to apply for relevant Act 48 Hours at substantial discounts or even at no additional cost in some instances. Members save money.
Leadership opportunities in the field of art education through joining a committee, or special interest group, and/or applying for PAEA board positions when available.
Lifelong learning opportunities offered by volunteer artist/educator/members who create meaningful learning opportunities for early career, mid-career, late career, and retired art educators. Members receive substantial discounts on all professional development and Act 48 Hours.
PAEA has a robust awards & recognition program. You can nominate an outstanding art educator or yourself for an award. Active membership is an important component of the evaluation rubric and essential to winning both PAEA and NAEA awards.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion grant opportunities are available for qualifying applicants and pre-service members can apply for Clyde McGeary Scholarships.
Members have access to various advocacy tools, including nomination of their school art program for the Outstanding Visual Art Communities Recognition. PAEA/NAEA membership enhances this application.
Only members can enter student work in Youth Art Month (YAM) events such as the YAM Exhibition recently held in the Pennsylvania State Capital, and the YAM Flag Competition. These exhibits include award recognition. Other opportunities include Student Artist of the Month and Art Room of the Month recognition on our PAEA website.
Access to timely resources such as: Toolkit: Social Emotional Learning and Career Ready Skills; Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Resources; Crosswalk: National Core Arts & PA Arts & Humanities Standards; and more.