Welcome! Below you will see all of NAEA's current opportunities for submission and nomination.
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NAEA is seeking nominations for our 2027 National Awards program.
Eligibility
Any current NAEA member may self-nominate or nominate a fellow NAEA member for a national award with the exception of the following individuals who are INELIGIBLE to receive an NAEA award:
- Current NAEA Board Members and Elects
- Current NAEA Regional Representatives (formerly called Regional Division Directors)
- State/Province Association Leadership who current serve as voting members of a state association board
All nominees must be a current member of NAEA at the time of nomination.
Awards Program Information & Scoring Rubrics: General Awards information and Scoring Rubrics.
Final Deadline: Friday, November 2, 2026 @ 11:59pm ET*
Other NAEA Awards Programs
- Separate from this nomination form, members are encouraged to nominate individuals other regional level and national level NAEA awards. To access that form, click here.
- NAEA also invites state/province associations and interest groups to self-nominate for a 2026/2027 Newsletter/Website recognition. This is a separate form that can be accessed here.
- Finally, 2026/ 2027 State/Province Art Educator of the Year Awardee Information is collected here.
Questions? Contact NAEA Member Services at members@arteducators.org
NAHS and NJAHS student members are invited to apply for a volunteer leadership position as a student ambassador on the National Art Honor Societies Student Council.
The National Art Education Association (NAEA) seeks applications from middle and high school students who are registered members of National Art Honor Societies (NAHS/NJAHS) chapters interested in serving as ambassadors on the National Art Honor Societies Student Council. The National Art Honor Societies Student Council will meet virtually, cohost NAEA Open Studio Conversations, lead a Saturday Student Studio workshop, and provide feedback to NAEA regarding the National Art Honor Societies programs.
This position is designed for passionate and dedicated students with a deep appreciation for visual arts, design, and/or media arts; strong leadership qualities; and a commitment to promoting the highest standards in art scholarship, character, and service. Please reference the National Art Honor Societies Student Council Ambassador Rubric for evaluation criteria.
About the National Art Honor Societies Student Council Ambassadors: Members of the National Art Honor Societies Student Council will include at least eight National Art Honor Society Student Ambassadors—two from each NAEA region: Eastern Region, Southeastern Region, Western Region, and Pacific Region. Qualifications: Student ambassadors must be active members of a registered NAHS or NJAHS chapter for the 2026–2027 school year.
High School–Level Student Council Ambassadors must meet the following criteria:
- Be a current high school student.
- Be a member of a registered NAHS chapter.
- Have been an active member of their school’s NAHS chapter (or NJAHS chapter in middle school) for at least 1 year.
- Commit to participating in four (4) quarterly virtual meetings, one Open Studio Conversation webinar, and the NAHS Saturday Student Studio Day.
Middle-Level Student Council Ambassadors must meet the following criteria:
- Be a current middle school student.
- Attend a school with a registered NJAHS chapter.
- Have been an active member of their school’s NJAHS chapter (or NEAHS chapter in elementary school) for at least 1 year.
- Commit to participating in four (4) quarterly virtual meetings, one Open Studio Conversation webinar, and the NAHS Saturday Student Studio Day.
Terms of Service and Appointment: Members serve a 1-year term. The term will begin on October 20, 2026, and conclude on June 30, 2027. If a student ambassador meets the required service obligations, they may serve a second consecutive term.
National Art Honor Societies Student Council nominations must be submitted online by September 14, 2026, by the chapter sponsor and include a personal statement written by the student and a letter of recommendation. National Art Honor Societies Student Council ambassadors are selected from applications submitted and appointed by the NAEA Youth and Preservice Program Manager and the National Art Honor Societies Council. Members will meet virtually and participate in four meetings annually, cohost one of two Open Studio Conversations, and lead a workshop during the NAHS Saturday Student Studio Day. Total commitment is approximately 8 hours per year.
Timeline:
- May 1, 2026: Applications open
- September 14, 2026: Applications close
- October 20, 2026: Student council members announced
Tentative Meeting dates: All meetings take place on Zoom from 7:00–8:00 pm ET
- Q1 Meeting: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Open Studio Conversation: Thursday, November 19, 2026
- Rehearsal: Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Q2 Meeting: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
- Q3 Meeting: Tuesday, February 9, 2027
- NAHS Saturday Student Studio Day: Saturday, February 20, 2027, from 12:00-1:30 pm ET
- Open Studio Conversation: Thursday, April 22, 2027
- Rehearsal: Thursday, April 15, 2027
- Q4 Meeting: Tuesday, May 4, 2027
Questions? Contact Paula Liz, Youth and Preservice Program Manager, at PLiz@arteducators.org.
This form is to be submitted ONLY by a State/Province Association President or Awards Coordinator to notify the NAEA Awards Coordinator of who has been selected by the State/Province to receive recognition as the 2025/2026 “State/Province Art Educator.” THIS IS NOT A NOMINATION FORM. If this form is not submitted by the State/Province Association President or Awards Coordinator as specified above, it will not be considered valid.
This form is due by 5:00 PM ET on November 2, 2026.
To nominate a state/province association or interest group for a newsletter or website award, please complete this form no later than November 2, 2026.
Questions? Please email the NAEA Awards Coordinator at awards@arteducators.org
NAEA is seeking nominations for our 2026/2027 National Awards program.
Eligibility
Any current NAEA member may self-nominate or nominate a fellow NAEA member for a national award with the exception of the following individuals who are INELIGIBLE to receive an NAEA award:
- Current NAEA Board Members and Elects
- Current NAEA Regional Representatives (formerly called Regional Division Directors)
- State/Province Association Leadership who current serve as voting members of a state association board
All nominees must be a current member of NAEA at the time of nomination, with the exception of those self-nominating/nominating for:
- the Eisner Lifetime Achievement Award
- the Distinguished Service Outside of the Profession Award
- the COMC J. Eugene Grigsby, Jr. Award
About the Awards Nomination Form
When submitting a nomination, you will be asked for information on the nominee’s activities, awards, published material, presentations, leadership positions, and more. We recommend having all of this information collected in advance to either upload or from which to copy and paste (requirements for each award vary) to be prepared.
You can save your nomination form and complete it at any time before the November 2 deadline.
Are you nominating an individual for multiple awards? You may nominate an individual for up to 3 awards within the same nomination form.
Awards Program Information & Scoring Rubrics: General Awards information and Scoring Rubrics.
Final Deadline: Friday, November 2, 2026 @ 11:59pm ET*
Other NAEA Awards Programs
- Separate from this nomination form, members are encouraged to nominate individuals for the Rising Star and NAHS/NJAHS/NEAGS Chapter Sponsor awards. This is a separate form that can be accessed here.
- NAEA also invites state/province associations and interest groups to self-nominate for a 2026/2027 Newsletter/Website recognition. This is a separate form that can be accessed here.
- Finally, 2027 State/Province Art Educator of the Year Awardee Information is collected here.
Questions? Contact NAEA Member Services at members@arteducators.org
The NAEA Scholarship Fund supports art educators seeking further professional learning opportunities through the many programs and events offered by NAEA. These scholarships support innovators in visual arts, design, and media arts education, providing access to professional learning, leadership experience, and connectivity to the field.
For more information about NAEA National Convention scholarships, click here.
If you are ready to apply, scroll to the bottom of this page and select "continue."
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) Scholarship
The NAEA ED&I Commission offers scholarships designed to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion in the field of visual arts, design, and media arts education by removing barriers to access for underserved and underrepresented individuals.
What it includes:
• Complimentary registration to the 2027 NAEA National Convention
• Up to three (3) nights of hotel accommodations in an NAEA-designated hotel
• A one-year NAEA national membership (not combined with state association membership)
Eligibility: Open to all visual arts and design educators and preservice students. Priority will be given to first-time NAEA National Convention participants and Preservice educators.
Deadline:October 30, 2026 at 11:59pm ET
First-Time Attendee Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to support visual arts educators attending their first NAEA National Convention.
What it includes:
• Complimentary registration to the 2027 NAEA National Convention
• Up to three (3) nights of hotel accommodations in an NAEA-designated hotel
• Travel stipend of up to $300 for transportation, meals, and incidentals
Eligibility:
• Must be an NAEA member
• Must spend at least 51% of professional work as a visual arts educator
• Must be a first-time in-person attendee (virtual-only participants are not eligible)
Deadline: October 30, 2026 at 11:59pm ET
Art Educator Scholarship
This scholarship supports art educators in continuing their professional learning through Convention participation.
What it includes:
• Complimentary registration to the 2027 NAEA National Convention
Eligibility:
• Must be an NAEA member
• Must spend at least 51% of professional work as a visual arts educator
Deadline: October 30, 2026 at 11:59pm ET