Summer Workshop

A time enrich your art practice by connecting with colleagues and the collections at the Walters Art Museum. With a tour, local artist speaker, and artmaking, you will be able to collaborate and build community while earning PDPs. Wednesday, June 24, 2026 10:30-1:30. A follow up date in the fall will be 9/24 from 5-6pm to plan for the collaborative piece that will be displayed at the annual MAEA conference in October. Cost $15 for members and $30 for non-members. Space is limited. Find more information under programs.

NAHS Student Conference

The National Art Education Association (NAEA) invites National Art Honor Society students from across the country to the 2026 NAHS Student Conference: Empowering Future Creative Leaders! This event will take place July 24–26, 2026, in Washington, DC. During the conference, students will participate in interactive presentations and hands-on workshops led by artists, educators, and arts leaders who are shaping the future of visual art, media, and design. Participants will learn how artists lead, collaborate, and advocate, discovering how their creative voices can influence classrooms, communities, and beyond. Learn more about this unique student art leadership opportunity and other NAHS chapter resources HERE.

Membership Updates

Check out our Membership page to see the winners of this year’s state art educator awards and to access information about the following opportunities:

2026 National Award Winners Announced!
We are excited to celebrate our national award winners at this year’s NAEA conference! See our membership page to see all of the great art educators who will be getting awards this year.

Pre-service Member Opportunities
Are you a preservice art educator in Maryland? Interested in joining NAEA and engaging with a preservice NAEA chapter at your school? We'll reimburse you for your membership!