"CORNUCOPIA”
Ashley
12th Grade
Membership Has its perks
As a member of Art Educators of Minnesota, you get access to discounts, awards, student exhibitions, and much more. Explore below to see all of the benefits of being an AEM member.
Automatic Dual Membership
Membership to Art Educators of Minnesota not only means you get resources, community and discounts at a state level, but you also gain membership to the National Art Education Association. NAEA provides many additional discounts, professional development, community, and opportunities for students.
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discounts
Fall conference registration
High Point Center printmaking classes
Split Rock summer workshop
recognition
State level award eligibility
National level award eligibility
student opportunities
Youth Art Month exhibition eligibility
networking
Meet art educators from across the state
leadership opportunities
Get involved on the state board
Join one of our committees
discounts
NAEA national conference
NAEA publications and merchandise
insurance (liability, life, auto, home, and more)
free subscriptions
Art Education, professional journal for art educators
NAEA News, official newsletter of NAEA
grants
NAEA Foundation grant eligibility
professional development
Access to Virtual Art Educators (monthly webinars)
National summer programs
student opportunities
National Art Society eligibility
National recognition
Scholarships
National exhibitions
community
NAEA Collaborate, 24/7 online community
Build relationships with art educators across the nation
membership categories
Find the best fit for your art education position or involvement.
| Member Type | Description | Cost of membership | Can hold national office | Voting rights | Allowed membership in category for multiple years |
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| Active | For individuals professionally engaged in the field of visual arts and/or who facilitate programs of, or related to, art education, Active Professional membership provides all of the privileges of membership. | $135 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| First Year | For educators entering their first year in the field of art education. First Year Professional membership provides all of the privileges of Active Professional membership. | $95 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Preservice | For undergraduate students and full-time graduate students. Preservice membership provides all the privileges of Active Professional membership. | $40 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Emeritus | For individuals who are retired and no longer professionally employed in the field of art education and have been a member of the Association for a minimum of five (5) years. Emeritus membership provides all of the privileges of Active Professional membership. | $65 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Associate | For individuals interested in, supporting, or involved with pursuits closely related to the field of art education. Associate membership provides most of the privileges of Active Professional membership. | $105 | ✓ | ||
| Institution | For colleges / universities / libraries / institutions directly or indirectly involved in art education. Institutional membership provides most of the privileges of Active Professional membership. | $325 | ✓ |