2026-2027 National Art Honor Societies Student Council Ambassadors
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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.