Greetings!


Are you interested in presenting at the 2023 FAEA Annual Conference in October? We encourage you to share your talents and expertise with fellow art educators by submitting a proposal. Session proposals will be accepted starting April 1 until June 1, 2023. Visit the FAEA website to learn more about how and why you should present at conference!

Looking forward to summer? FAEA is currently developing an amazing summer program with creative workshops that will be held in-person throughout the state. Keep an eye out on our website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and emails as information will soon be available once plans are finalized.

Have you created any artwork lately? Consider submitting it to FAEA’s Member Virtual Exhibition. Artwork submissions will be accepted beginning May 1 until August 15, 2023. Visit the FAEA website to view the rules and eligibility to participate in the 2023 Member Virtual Exhibition.

Consider supporting FAEA! YOU can become a donor or an FAEA Patron by donating at a level that is comfortable for you! With your support, FAEA will continue to grow its programs for teachers and students, strengthen united advocacy efforts, and improve your professional development opportunities. Donate today and make a difference! In addition to donating via your FAEA account, you may want to consider doing a birthday fundraiser on Facebook for FAEA. Let your friends know they can support arts education, too! This is a great way to celebrate both your special day and FAEA.
March Recap
K-12 Student Art Assessment & Virtual Exhibition
Scores and certificates will be available in April.

Thank you to all the teachers and students who participated in the 2023 K-12 Student Art Assessment & Virtual Exhibition! FAEA had the largest turnout in recent years with over 1800 student artwork entries!

Results
All entries, regardless of their payment status and signed release forms, are currently being adjudicated by trained jurors. Teachers will be notified of their students' scores by mid-April.

Virtual Exhibition
Entries receiving an "Award of Excellence with Distinction" will be featured in a virtual exhibition highlighting all artworks awarded with a perfect score. Entries that received an "Award of Excellence" or an "Award of Excellence with Distinction" will have their artwork in their school division's virtual exhibition (Elementary, Middle School, High School). FAEA will announce to members in mid-April when the 2023 virtual exhibitions are available.

Release Forms
If you haven't done so already, please send your signed photo release forms to info@faea.org. We also encourage you to login to your account and double-check to ensure the release forms you have sent are marked as "received."
2023 NAEA Award Winners

We were excited to announce in March that fellow members Miriam Machado and Britt Feingold, as well as FAEA, are recipients of three National Art Education Association (NAEA) Awards this year!

NAEA National Museum Education Art Educator Award
Miriam Machado
Frost Museum of Art at FIU
Miami-Dade County

NAEA Florida Art Educator Award
Britt Feingold
Lake Worth Community High School
Palm Beach County

NAEA Website Award Category II
FAEA

The 2023 NAEA Award Winners will be honored at the NAEA Convention in San Antonio in April. Congratulations to Miriam Machado, Britt Feingold, and the volunteers and staff that contribute to FAEA's website!
Member Opportunities
Present at the 2023 FAEA Conference
2023 FAEA Annual Conference
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
October 5-8, 2023

Call for conference session proposals!
Be a part of the 2023 FAEA Annual Conference and share your expertise with fellow art teachers throughout the state. FAEA needs you to strengthen and promote art education by volunteering your time and talents with your peers as a conference presenter.

Submissions open April 1 - June 1, 2023.

Visit the FAEA website to learn more about submitting your proposal.
Summer Workshops
Summer Workshops are coming! FAEA is offering in-person workshops for members throughout the state. We are committed to providing high-quality professional development opportunities for members that are both meaningful and fun.

More information about the summer workshops will be announced soon! Make sure you follow FAEA on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to be the first to hear about our summer offerings.
Member Virtual Exhibition
CALL FOR ARTWORK

FAEA encourages its members to submit their latest artistic creations to this annual juried competition.

Submissions will be accepted starting May 1 until August 15, 2023.

Learn more about the rules and eligibility by visiting the FAEA website.
Fresh Paint Magazine
Cover Artwork:
Jaidyn Holt (Grade 12)
Transcendent Connection
mixed media
Trinity Preparatory School
Teacher: Irina Ashcraft
Orange County
Winter Issue of Fresh Paint Now Available!
Check out the latest Winter issue of our award-winning member magazine, Fresh Paint.

This issue includes:
  • Conference Recap
  • Insight to Your Local Art Education Association
  • Arts in the Community: Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Indian Museum
  • From the Field Q&A with members Eileen Iacobucci & Gabrielle Medina
  • "STEAM: Lessons from the Forest" by Dr. Tracey Hunter-Doniger
  • and much more!

You can read the Winter issue and all past issues of Fresh Paint on the FAEA website.

Support FAEA
Become an FAEA Patron!
Support FAEA and help keep the arts strong in Florida!

Those who donate $250 or more are automatically added to the new FAEA Patron Program and receive benefits such as a complimentary FAEA membership and recognition in Fresh Paint magazine.

Thank you for your support of FAEA. Our members help FAEA fulfill its mission of advocating and supporting high-quality art education to all students in the state of Florida.


Sincerely,

Florida Art Education Association
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Tallahassee FL 32301
Ph: (850) 205-0068
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