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!
Member Benefits
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Virtual and in-person PD opportunities
Earn PD points for your licensure
Regional and Statewide conference opportunities
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Discounted conference state registration
Free or discounted events
Attend the National Convention, purchase books and merchandise, insurance and more through NAEA
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Eligibility for state and national awards
Submit to be published in our Gazette
NAEA grant opportunities
Lead a National Art Honor Society Chapter
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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
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Resources for advocating the importance of visual arts education are at your fingertips!
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!
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.
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
Jen Schero, FCPS
Linda Popp Leadership Award
Anjali Wells, MCPS
Middle Level Art Educator
Chelsea Brendel, AACPS
Museum Art Educator
Francisca Moraga Lopez, Glenstone
Outstanding NAHS Sponsor
Patricia Dobbin, FCPS
Outstanding NJAHS Sponsor
Jacqie Bates, HCPSS
PreService Art Educator
Tia Trawally, Towson University
Secondary Art Educator
Laurie Hunt, PGPS
2025 National Awards
National Award Winners
Maryland Art Educator of the Year
Erica Hamilton
National Middle Level Art Educator
Raine Dawn Valentine
National Secondary Art Educator
Pam Ehrenreich
National Higher Education Art Educator
Pamela Lawton
Distinguished Service Outside the Profession
Rachel McGrain
NAEA Distinguished Fellows
Lisa Hochtritt and Pamela Lawton