Greetings!


FAEA invites all current and non-active members to participate in the 2025 FAEA Conference Survey, including those who did not attend conference this year. We value your opinions as we work continuously to improve our programs to better serve our members.


Please take a few minutes to fill out the 2025 FAEA Conference Survey. The survey will be available through November 12.


 

President's Message

 

Dear FAEA Family,


Post-conference blues are real. I know you miss each other. I miss you, too. But here’s the thing — we don’t have to wait until next year to connect.


Think of us like a mushroom root system — beneath the surface, we are still connected, still sharing nutrients, still holding each other up. You may not see it every day, but that network is alive and thriving.


So, in true 80s-cartoon fashion, let’s keep “Care Bear Staring” our way toward our next opportunity to shine. Send that text to someone you met at conference. Share a resource on our socials. Offer to guest-teach for a colleague. Those connections are like sunlight — they keep the network strong.


And as we head into the Fall and Winter breaks season, I hope you make it an artful one. Create something for yourself. See a local exhibit. Support a student show. Bring art into your home, your friendships, your community. Keep feeding your creative spirit so you come back in January ready to rock.


Until then — keep shining.


Together we are STRONGER.



Warm regards,


Latonya Hicks

FAEA President

 
 

FAEA Elections

 

2026 & 2027 FAEA Board of Directors


Introducing the newly elected 2026 & 2027 FAEA Board of Directors! These dedicated FAEA members will work hard to ensure the Association successfully provides members with programs and services that fulfill its Mission of supporting high-quality art education for all students in Florida.


The incoming FAEA Board of Directors will serve their two-year term starting on January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2027. The appointed Local Art Education Assembly Representative, Retirees' Representative, and Members-at-Large will be announced at a later date.


President

Christy Garton

Orange County

President-Elect

Dr. Jeffrey Broome

Leon County

Past President

Latonya Hicks

Pinellas County

Secretary

Ashley DeMaio

Nassau County

Elementary

Division Director

Lindsay Thibault

Orange County

Middle School

Division Director

Zachary Thompson

Pinellas County

High School

Division Director

Britt Feingold

Palm Beach County

Supervision/Administration Division Director

Donna Haynes

Broward County

Higher Education

Division Director

Martin Murphy

Sarasota County

Museums & Cultural Organizations Division Director

Sumaya Ayad

Pinellas County

 

Student Opportunities

 

2026 YAM Flag Competition


The FAEA Youth Art Month (YAM) Flag Competition is back! Encourage your students to submit a flag design representing the state of Florida and incorporating the national theme, "The World Needs Art." The winning design will be displayed among other state winners at the National Art Education Association (NAEA) Convention in Chicago in March 2026.


The deadline to submit your students' flag designs and signed release forms is November 21, 2025.


Click here to learn more about the YAM Flag Competition and submission guidelines, including a free downloadable lesson plan to use in your classroom.

 

Member Opportunities

 

FAEA Member Spotlight


CALL FOR NOMINATIONS


The purpose of the FAEA Member Spotlight program is to recognize and celebrate outstanding art educators in Florida through FAEA's social media platforms. FAEA is seeking Member Spotlight nominations to highlight members with achievements in the art classroom and/or in the community.


Click here to nominate yourself or a colleague for the chance to be featured in a Member Spotlight post on social media! Selections are made at the discretion of FAEA.

 
Support FAEA
 

Support FAEA on #GivingTuesday!


Participate in GivingTuesday on December 2nd by supporting FAEA and its mission to promote art education in Florida through professional development, service, advancement of knowledge, and leadership.


Ways to Support FAEA on GivingTuesday:

  • Donate through FAEA's Facebook Donate Button or the Donation Page on FAEA's website.
  • Become an official FAEA Patron by donating $250 or more and receive exclusive benefits.
  • Share why you support FAEA on social media, and include #GivingTuesday in your post.
  • Encourage others to participate in supporting FAEA


With YOUR support, we will continue to grow FAEA's programs for teachers and students, strengthen united advocacy efforts, and improve your professional development opportunities.


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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