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We are excited to announce new details of this year's AAEA Conference!
"Hearts of Gold: AAEA's 50th Anniversary"
November 13-15, 2025 at the Doubletree in Tempe
Conference Feature:
Museum visit to Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West on November 13th @ 7-9pm
For updated information, check out the Conference Hub
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Click link above to access the PDF of our Spring Edition of the AAEA Newsletter! Includes information on recent regional events, nominating for awards, getting involved with conference and More!
Dear Arizona Art Education Association Members,
The Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF), the state’s premier champion of public education, is seeking designs for the launch of a new specialty license plate that will generate funding for Arizona public school districts. We want the creativity of an art educator at the heart of the design.
AEF will narrow down the designs to the top three choices. The designer whose plate is ultimately chosen for the license plate will receive a total of $2,500 in award funds, which will be paid directly to the teacher. The other two plate designs will each receive $500. The award may be used however you choose—whether for personal needs, classroom supplies, or other purposes. More information about the selection process can be found on the submission form here.
We invite you to submit an original artwork design for consideration. This is your chance to transform an everyday license plate into a powerful symbol of pride, hope, and support for Arizona’s public schools. Every car displaying this plate will spread the message that public education matters.
SPECIFICATIONS:
The plate should convey a visual message that supports the importance of public education or highlights the dedication of educators, etc. The design should convey a “pro-public education” visual message.
The design should be colorful and visually striking. The majority of specialty plates available in Arizona are monochromatic or limited in visual appeal. View the currently available options to motorists HERE.
For a complete list of all required design specifications and submission details, please read the License Plate Design Guide. Successful designs must follow the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Design Guide exactly.
When ready, please submit your information and upload your design here: AEF License Plate Submission Form
Deadline: The deadline to submit artwork to AEF is October 29th, 2025. Please submit all designs directly to AEF using the submission form above. Do NOT submit to ADOT.
We hope you’ll consider contributing your vision and talent to this inspiring statewide project. Together, we can put art in motion and showcase the power of Arizona’s educators. For questions, please contact Kim Graham at kim@azedfoundation.org.
Calling all AAEA Art Teacher Members! Get ready to let your creativity tick!
We're calling on your artistic talents to alter clocks.
These clocks will act as center pieces and will be auctioned off for our scholarship fundraiser silent auction that will take place on November 13-15, 2025 at our annual conference. Whether unique functional timepieces or purely decorative works of art, your creations will help support fellow art educators.
For more information or to volunteer, contact: Tina Rey - TMRey.artist@gmail.com
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