Greetings!


We were thrilled to see so many FAEA members come together for the 2022 FAEA Annual Conference at the Caribe Royale Orlando on October 13-16! Please take a few minutes to fill out our conference survey. This survey is open to all members, including those who did not attend the 2022 FAEA Conference. Your responses help FAEA provide better experiences for conference attendees and presenters.

FAEA has two student opportunities that are now open! The 2023 Youth Art Month (YAM) Flag Design Competition and the 2023 K-12 Student Art Assessment & Virtual Exhibition are currently accepting student artwork entries. Continue reading or visit the FAEA website to learn more about both student programs.

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. You can also support FAEA through AmazonSmile. When you shop at https://smile.amazon.com/ch/51-0182663, Amazon donates a percentage of your eligible purchase price to FAEA, and there are no costs to the association. 

FAEA encourages everyone to vote! Your vote in the 2022 Midterm Elections is important to arts education in Florida. Make sure to schedule time on Election Day (Tuesday, November 8th) to vote, or take advantage of early voting in your county. Visit the Florida Division of Elections website for voter education, information, and resources.

You can still renew your FAEA membership for the 2022-2023 school year. Renew your membership today to ensure you will continue to have access to FAEA's events, resources, and opportunities this fall and next spring.
October Recap
2022 FAEA Conference
Recap
Thank you to all of our attendees, presenters, exhibitors, sponsors, and volunteers for helping us make FAEA's Conference a big hit!

Conference Survey
Take a few minutes to fill out the FAEA Conference Survey. This survey is open to all members, including those who did not attend this year's conference.

Click here to fill out the FAEA Conference Survey.

FAEA Conference Merch
You can still purchase FAEA Conference merchandise and have it shipped directly to you! Available products include:
  • T-shirts
  • Bucket hat
  • Coffee mug
  • Stainless steel tumbler
  • Vinyl sticker

Click here to order your conference merchandise.
2022 Member Virtual Exhibition
FAEA honored the 2022 Member Virtual Exhibition (MVE) winners during the FAEA Conference at the MVE Reception (sponsored by Ringling College of Art & Design). You can view this year's award winners on the FAEA website.

Please join FAEA in celebrating our members whose works are featured in the 2022 virtual exhibition! The full exhibition is now posted on the FAEA website and available on FAEA's YouTube page. View the full list of accepted artworks here.
Upcoming Opportunities
YAM Flag Design Competition
Submissions Due December 1

Encourage your students to create a flag design to represent the state of Florida that incorporates the theme "Your Art, Your Voice." The winning design will be displayed during the NAEA annual convention in April in San Antonio along with other state winners.

Submit your students' flag designs by December 1.
K-12 Student Art Assessment & Virtual Exhibition
Submissions Due March 1

Participate in FAEA's statewide assessment program by submitting your students' artwork for adjudication by highly-trained jurors using research-based rubrics.

Learn more about the rules and eligibility by visiting the FAEA website.
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, recognition online and at conference, and discounts for conference registration.

2022 Midterm Elections
Go Out and Vote!
Election Day is Tuesday, November 8th

FAEA encourages everyone to vote in the 2022 Midterm Elections! Your vote can impact arts education in your county and throughout Florida.

Visit dos.myflorida.com/elections for information about voting locations, candidates, Hurricane Ian resources, and what to bring with you to the polls.
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
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