About NHAEA
Mission and Vision
In order to promote quality art education in New Hampshire, members will be provided with leadership, member services, art education, advocacy, a format for communication, and opportunities for professional development.
The New Hampshire Art Educators’ Association (NHAEA) is a non-profit professional organization founded in 1978 for the purpose of advancing the cause of art education.
By stimulating interest in the study of art in public, private, and parochial schools and colleges in the state of New Hampshire;
By developing sensitivity to and encouraging participation in visual art;
By securing wider recognition of the vital importance of education through arts;
By encouraging the carry-over of school art education into the artistic, social, and home life of the individual;
By fostering professional growth and leadership among the members of the organization;
By voicing our concerns with regard to policies and legislation that affect art education.
Events, Resources and Accolades
The NHAEA holds several events each year from our Annual Conference to recognizing those in our communities who lead the way in visual arts, volunteering and advocating for the arts.
Regional Representatives
The New Hampshire Art Educators’ Association (NHAEA) is made up of 5 Regions (RED/North, GREEN/SW, BLUE/SE, ORANGE/Central and PURPLE/Manchester).
Click here to find out more about our regions and their leaders.
Representatives from these regions, along with the elected officers (Executive Committee), form the Board of Directors which is the governing body of NHAEA.
Members of NHAEA include representatives from pre-school through university level art educators, art administrators, museum educators, school administrators, school districts, Art Partners, teaching artists, friends and benefactors.