COMMUNITY
TAEA fosters a cohesive professional community through enhanced communication and interaction among art educators, artists, visual arts institutions, and other stakeholders.
RESEARCH & KNOWLEDGE
TAEA provides access to programs, services, publications, grant opportunities and resources that inform practice in quality visual arts education and the professional development of its membership in accordance with current and emerging research.
LEARNING
TAEA provides professional development opportunities for the support and the growth of members as effective educators, leaders, and advocates for art education.
ADVOCACY
TAEA advocates a sequential K-12 visual arts program taught by highly qualified and licensed visual arts educators. TAEA effectively communicates the importance of student learning and lifelong learning in the visual arts to stakeholders, including legislators, administrators, and community members.
ORGANIZATIONAL VIBRANCY
TAEA’s culture, systems, structures, and resources enhance its mission of advancing visual arts education.