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​Welcome to the Washington Art Eduction Association.
We gather to promote ​and grow Art Education and Advocacy in Washington State.
WAEA IS HERE FOR YOU.
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We are here for each other. We are here for the students.
We are here... for the ART.


WAEA hosts a variety of events, workshops, student art contests, educator exhibition opportunities, and other ways for you to stay connected.

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More information on our highlighted WAEA events & resources can be found in the webpages below.
Join us for the 2023 WAEA Fall Conference!
Cascade High School, Everett, WA
October 20th & 21st

More information here

Become a presenter at this year's Fall Conference? We are looking for hands-on workshops and best practice sessions. 
Proposal Form Here
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ART is NOW
Empowering Educators' Voices Exhibition
Schack Art Center
October 17 - November 11, 2023


More Information Here
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​Nominations are now open for the WAEA Art Educator and Art Advocate Awards!
We are seeking to honor outstanding art educators and supporters who have made a significant impact in the field of Visual Art Education in Washington.

Deadline for Nominations: August 30th, 2023

Do you know an art educator or advocate who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to inspiring students, advocating for the arts, and contributing to the growth of art education in their school, district, or region? Nominate them now for this prestigious recognition!

To submit a nomination, visit WAEA Awards Webpage for award descriptions and the submission form. Provide supporting information about the nominee's accomplishments and contributions.

Help us celebrate the remarkable work of our art educators and their invaluable role in shaping the artistic minds of the future.

Nominate today and make a difference in recognizing excellence in art education!
Don't wait or forget!.. The worst thing to say is... well, I WAS going to nominate you, but I missed the deadline...
Use this button to get to the nomination form! It is EASY!



Awards Form
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WAEA hosts high quality virtual workshops every month! We are ALWAYS looking for presenters across the nation.

Held monthly on the 3rd Saturday
from 10:00 AM -11:30 AM PST.
1.5 Clock Hours for WAEA members. More information can be found HERE.

on hold until November 2024.
If anyone is 
Interested in being the Virtual Workshop coChair, email virtualworkshops@waea.net

Interested in Being a Presenter?

Presenter Interest Form
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Senate Bill 5878

A Big Win! HB 5878! This bill easily represents the biggest advance for Arts Education this state has ever seen. It requires real equity of Art instruction for ALL Washington students, no matter where they live or what their socio-economic status is.

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The Washington Art Education  Association (WAEA) has about 325 members, including K-12 art teachers from public and private schools, administrators, museum educators, art school and college professors, retired and pre-service educators. WAEA is affiliated, at the national level, with the National Art Education Association (NAEA) and is part of the Pacific Region. The NAEA has over twenty two thousand members.
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There is a lot going on in WAEA.

  • Virtual Workshops ​
  • The WAEA 2023 Annual Fall Conference 
  • ESD Regional Professional Development Opportunities 
  • ​Open Membership Meetings
  • Art Advocacy 
  • Art Exhibits for Students and Educators 
  • Scholarships  
  • Awards 
  • NAEA and the Pacific Region 
  • Splatter Magazine​ 
  • and much more. 

CONTACT US
​Have a question, need an answer?
​We'd love to hear from you!

 Becky Broyles: Co-President 
copresident1@waea.net

 Jessica Chickadel Garrick: Co-President 
copresident2@waea.net

 Shannon Brennan: Co-President Elect
copresident-elect@waea.net

Steve Okun: Treasurer 
​ treasurer@waea.net

Josh Miles: Secretary
 secretary@waea.net

​Cheyenne Gillett Whitney: Past President ​
pastpresident1@waea.net
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WA Tax ID #601343542
​Fed Tax ID #94-3154898


Mailing Address:
Washington Art Education Association

7345 164th Ave NE
STE i145-1323
Redmond, WA 98052
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WAEA Vision

​Lead the state in visual arts education for the current and future generations to be visually literate, creative problem solvers, and art advocates.
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WAEA Mission
WAEA passionately promotes excellence in visual arts education to ensure:
  • High quality, reliable access to art education for ALL Washington youth;
  • An inclusive, dynamic, and professional learning community for visual arts educators across the ENTIRE state; and
  • Support from policy makers and funders for advocating the critically important work we perform.
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Past Co-Past Presidents Tracy Fortune and Melanie Artz
​at the 2018 Fall Conference in Tacoma.

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​2023-2024
Open Membership Meetings

All are welcome to join us for a WAEA Open Membership business meeting in which we will discuss our goals, upcoming events, and general agenda items.

Use this link to Add ALL these dates (and all General WAEA Events) to your Google Calendar.

*Please note that there are no open membership meetings during the summer.
**Meeting Minutes can be found at the Meetings page


Sept 9th, 2023 
*9:30-10:00 Coffee Chat
​
10am - 12pm

Virtual Open Membership Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting
All Welcome! Only Members vote.
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October 21st, 2023
12am-1pm

In Person @ Fall Conference
Everett, WA - Cascade High School
Annual General Membership Meeting

All Welcome! Only Members vote.

November 11th, 2023 
10am - 12pm
*9:30-10:00 Coffee Chat
Virtual Open Membership Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting
All Welcome! Only Members vote.

January 13th & 14th, 2024
Hybrid WAEA Leadership Retreat
Open Membership Meeting

All Welcome! Only Members vote.
Location and Time TBD 
Join Zoom Meeting

March 9th, 2024
*9:30-10:00 Coffee Chat
​
10am - 12pm

Virtual Open Membership Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting
All Welcome! Only Members vote.​

May 11th, 2024
*9:30-10:00 Coffee Chat
10am - 12pm

Virtual Open Membership Meeting
​
Join Zoom Meeting
All Welcome! Only Members vote.

For information about attending a virtual open membership meeting please reach out to a board member listed above. 
Meeting Minutes Archive

Use this link to Add ALL these dates (and all General WAEA Events) to your Google Calendar.
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SPLATTER MAGAZINE


2023 Winter Issue
(You can be a published author too! Submit your lesson plans & articles below)
Splatter MAgazine
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WAEA'S Splatter Magazine Was Awarded The NAEA Newsletter Award in 2021.
AND again in 2023! 

INFO on SPLATTER MAGAzine
Splatter Magazine Feedback
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AFFILIATIONS


​WAEA is an affiliate of NAEA.
​ Visit NAEA's site for more information
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VISIT NAEA
PACIFIC REGION INFO
​WAEA is part of NAEA's Pacific Region
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WAEA PARTNERS

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Sponsors

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WAEA Fall Conference Sponsors

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  • About
  • Join & Connect!
    • Join WAEA/NAEA
    • MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
    • WAEA Clock Hours
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • WAEA Meetings >
      • Meeting Minutes
    • Virtual Workshops
    • Regional Events
    • Fall Conference- 2023 >
      • Fall Conference-23-SCHEDULE
    • Conference Archives >
      • Fall Conference- 2022
      • Leadership Summit- Winter23
      • Fall Conference- 2021 >
        • ConferenceSchedule2021 >
          • Welcome and Chat 2021
          • Keynote2021
          • Awards2021
          • 50YearsParty2021
          • WAEA Morning Chat 2021
          • MelissaPurtee2021
          • CynthiaGaub2021
          • IsoldeBeebe2021
          • WAEAMeeting2021
          • MareSullivan2021
          • PortfolioProject2021
          • TenTabTips2021
          • ChooseYourOwnAdventure2021
        • WAEA MarketPlace
        • WAEAResourceShare2021
      • Fall Conference- 2019
    • NATIONAL & PAC REGION EVENTS
    • Art Shows >
      • EDUCATOR EXHIBITS >
        • Teachers as Artists
      • STUDENT SHOWS and Contests >
        • YAM >
          • YAM EXHIBITION
          • YAM FLAG >
            • YAM FLAG WINNERS
          • YAM RUBRICS
        • Superintendent's High School Art Show
  • Publications
    • Splatter Magazine
    • WAEA E-News
  • Board & GOVERNANCE
    • Governance
    • Executive Board
    • Division Reps
    • Committee Chairs
    • WAEA ESD Regional VPs
    • Past Presidents
  • EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
    • ED&I Resources
    • WAEA Accessibility Policy
    • Harassment Response Policy
  • Advocacy
    • Senate Bill 5878
    • Advocacy Topics
    • Advocacy Resources
    • POSITION STATEMENTS
    • Advocacy Events
    • Advocacy Partners
  • WAEA Partners
    • Sponsorship
    • NAEA & PACIFIC REGION
    • ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
    • Art Museums
  • AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
    • Awards >
      • Annual WAEA Awards
      • National Awards
      • WAEA TRIBUTE AWARD
      • Art Educator of the Month
    • Scholarships >
      • Student Scholarships
      • Educator Scholarships
  • Resources
    • Visual Art Standards
    • Lesson Plans and Blogs
    • Art for Social Change
    • Clock Hour Opportunities
    • WAEA FORMS