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Become a Member

MAEA is an volunteer organization run by art teachers for art teachers.

Select Maryland as your state when you become a member of the National Arts Education Association. Membership fees are included when you register!

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Member Benefits

    • Virtual and in-person PD opportunities

    • Earn PD points for your licensure

    • Regional and Statewide conference opportunities

    • Discounted conference state registration

    • Free or discounted events

    • Attend the National Convention, purchase books and merchandise, insurance and more through NAEA

    • Eligibility for state and national awards

    • Submit to be published in our Gazette

    • NAEA grant opportunities

    • Lead a National Art Honor Society Chapter

    • Connect with colleagues locally and nationwide

    • Join an NAEA interest group

    • Access a 24/7 online community through NAEA to share ideas and gain inspiration

    • Join the Connected Arts Network

  • Resources for advocating the importance of visual arts education are at your fingertips!  

    https://www.arteducators.org/advocacy/

Pre-service Membership Reimbursement Opportunity

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!

Submit Your Application

MAEA Micro-Grants

MAEA members may apply for a micro-grant. Up to $500 may be awarded to help a member purchase supplies for a special project or to fulfill a basic classroom need. If the grant is funded, member will be required to submit receipts and a summary of how the grant was used along with photographs for publishing in an upcoming Gazette and on social media platforms. Deadline for applying is January 30th 2026.

Learn More About Micro-Grants

NAEA Professional Classroom

Access Free professional learning webinars for members with opportunity for credit toward license renewal

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2026 National Awards

National Award Winners

Maryland Art Educator of the Year

Julia Stone

Eastern Region Art Educator and Middle Level Art Educator of the Year

Raine Dawn Valentine 

National and Eastern Region Supervision and Administration Art Educator of the Year

Anjali Wells

Beverly Levett Gerber Special Needs Lifetime Achievement Award

Sara Lucas-Dreiss

NAEA National Preservice Art Educator

Madison Caparella

Eastern Region Preservice Art Educator

Tia Trawally

Rising Stars Secondary Recognition Program

Olivia Valenti

Art Media Technology Interest Group Outstanding Teaching Award

Laurie Hunt

Celebration poster from the National Art Education Association announcing the 2026 National Award winners: Julia Stone, Madison Caparella, and Raine Valentine. The poster features photos of the three winners with their names and titles, along with festive graphics like banners, ribbons, and confetti.
A celebratory poster for the Maryland Art Education Association (MAEA) 2026 National Award Winners. It features the MAEA logo at the top, followed by bold text stating 'Award Winners!' and a message sharing excitement about the winners. The poster displays photos of three individuals: Sara Lucas-Dreiss, Tia Trawally, and Anjali Wells, each with their names and awards. The background has decorative pennant banners, confetti, and a small party popper illustration at the bottom, all in festive colors.

2025 State Awards

Congratulations to our state award winners!

Advocate for Inclusivity Through Art

Sara Lucas-Dreiss, MCPS

Agent of Change

Caro Appel, HCPSS

Educator as Practicing Artist Award

Nikki Brooks, PGPS

Elementary Art Educator of the Year

Jennifer Schero, FCPS

Linda Popp Leadership Award

Anjali Wells, MCPS

Middle Level Art Educator of the Year

Chelsea Brendle, AACPS

Museum Art Educator of the Year

Francisca Moraga Lopez, Glenstone

Outstanding NAHS Sponsor

Patricia Dobbin, FCPS

Outstanding NJAHS Sponsor

Jacqueline Bates, HCPSS

Pre-Service Art Educator of the Year

Tia Trawally, Towson University

Secondary Art Educator of the Year

Laurie Hunt, PGPS

A woman speaking at a podium during the 2025 MAEA Award Ceremony on October 18, 2025. The presentation slide behind her displays event details and decorative graphics.