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ARTROOM Grants FOR TEACHERS

IAEA Art Room Grants! Art room grants can be used for a variety of projects and materials, including but not limited to art supplies directly related to the enhancement of art education within your classroom. Funds must be used within 6 months following an award. Recipients can receive up to $250 per grant. Art room grants are available to current IAEA members who have not received a grant from IAEA in the past two years.

Application deadline: October 1st

Click here to apply for an ART ROOM GRANT!

art educators of the year
nominate now for
The 2022-2023 AWARDS

Nominating an outstanding art educator for an educator of the year award is a great way to show your appreciation and recognize the hard work and dedication of teachers who go above and beyond.

Award recipients will be announced at the Idaho Art Education Association conference in October. To nominate a teacher, simply complete the form below and submit the required materials before the deadline. (Self-nomination is also acceptable.)

We encourage all IAEA members to think of those educators who influence your own teaching practices or inspire your art-making and take the time to recognize their contributions to the community.

Consider the characteristics of outstanding art educators. Think about their ability to touch the lives of young children and encourage them to flourish and grow. Consider those who inspire lifelong learning through their actions and example. Consider those who reach out to others to build strong, mutually beneficial partnerships with others to support student learning through visual arts.

If you need assistance, please email president.iaea@gmail.com

CONGRATULATIONS!

Amber Poelstra

2021-2022 Idaho Art Educator of the Year

In recognition of her commitment and service to Idaho students and the community, Amber Steele Poelstra, is IAEA’s 2021 Idaho Art Educator of the Year.

Amber has been the ceramics instructor at Post Falls High School since 2012. In addition to developing the curriculum and maintaining the studio, Amber has a number of leadership roles to support educators and students.

Amber will be acknowledged as the 2021-2022 Idaho Art Educator of the Year at the National Art Education Association Convention in March.