It is the world's largest professional art education association.
The NAEA's annual convention attracts thousands of art educators and offers art educators a chance to network, establish mentor relationships, and attend professional development events.
[1] The NAEA also gives awards for Art Educator of the Year at this convention.
[3] The NAEA has 21 interest groups, including the Seminar for Research in Art Education (SRAE, est.
1971), and the National Art Education Association Women's Caucus (WC, est.