Early Bird Pricing was extended through Sep 18! Don't miss seeing keynote speaker Jennifer Ferrari and many other amazing sessions. Session schedule and descriptions have been updated on the conference website and can be viewed here: buff.ly/jj9Dc9I

Are you inflicted with Task Party Curiosity? Attend the MAEA conference to find out first hand how this activity works and how to use it in your own classroom. Early Bird pricing ends September 15, so register today. buff.ly/MvCQ8ex

Connect with art educators this month at the Peabody Essex Museum! Register here: buff.ly/5IAC7cQ

Need help getting support from your admin to help fund the conference this October? Check out the funding request template and draft your request today. buff.ly/QRIO63j

Don't miss out on the 2026 MAEA Conference this year at the Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center. Early bird discount registration is through September 15. MAEA and CAEA members save over 40% off the non-member pricing when registered by September 15! buff.ly/Qi6HMh8

Connect with other art educators at the Peabody Essex Museum later this month! More details can be found on our website. buff.ly/yb02Gmz

Nominate a deserving junior or senior for the Rising Star Secondary award! NEW: The MAEA Board approved to award the winning Rising Star award winner $500. Learn more: buff.ly/9Z6uGiB

There is still time to get in your award nominations! There are over 15 categories to celebrate art educators across the state. Learn more and submit your nomination by June 1! Learn more here: buff.ly/0BjSWgP

Take time this long weekend to get your conference session proposal submitted. All presenters selected to present at the 2026 MAEA conference receive complimentary tickets to attend. The deadline for session proposals is June 23. More info here: buff.ly/1PKYHNR

The MAEA Wicked BooksmART Book Group starts July 8. Our facilitator is also the author of the book & founding president and CEO of Children's Arts Guild - Alexander Kopelman! Learn more and sign up to earn 20 PDPs this summer. buff.ly/tZhRRzq

Join art educators for a meet up at the Art Complex Museum in Duxbury, MA on Sunday, June 14 at 1:00 pm. Bring a friend - meet other art educators and enjoy art on the South Shore! RSVP for Duxbury Art Complex Meet Up: buff.ly/PhTKsrz

The MAEA Awards Committee is currently accepting art submissions for the 2027 MAEA awards. These will be awarded to our 2027 MAEA award winners in Oct 2026. $100 will be awarded to the artist whose piece is selected. More info can be found on our website: buff.ly/FNmbpZe

Do you know a FIVE STAR art educator, supporter, or high school student that deserves to be celebrated? MAEA award nominations are due June 1. There are over 15 different categories to submit nominations for. Check out all the details on our website here: buff.ly/MxtMwt2

Teacher opportunities have been added. You can find them under PD resource & Summer Programs. This includes TAB Camp Northeast, The Art Educators Summer Symposium, the TAB Institute, & more. Plan your summer: buff.ly/MFT2gSY

More student opportunities - Check out the Young Voices of Nature Environmental Art Contest, which includes an online exhibit opportunity. This is a student-led exhibit and contest. More info here: buff.ly/RQUOJjL

We are excited to announce Jennifer Ferrari will be our keynote at the 2026 MAEA conference. This conference is organized in partnership with CAEA. Session proposals are due June 23, 2026. Save the date & check out the details for presenting today: buff.ly/2iq45r8

Sketches, mixed media, videos, or writing – MAHM is looking for it all during this year’s May is Mental Health Month art contest. Open to all middle & high schoolers Gr 6-12 in MA. Submit: bit.ly/4cQF0rF Check out all student opportunities here: buff.ly/ZCTspPV