Welcome to the
Rhode Island Art Education Association Website!
President's Note...
Susan Kolenda
RIAEA President 2021-2023
News, Events + Workshops
Youth Art Month Flag Contest Winner!
Youth Art Month is not until March but we’re getting ready here in Rhode Island! Ninth grader Liliana Abramek from Lincoln High School will have her design printed into a flag to represent RI at the National Art Education Association Convention in NYC
Congratulations to
Rhode Island Art Education Association
2022 Art Educator Awardees
2022 Rhode Island Art Education Association
Outstanding Art Educator of the Year &
Elementary Art Educator of the Year
Mia Thompson
2022 Rhode Island Art Education Association
Outstanding Secondary Art Educator of the Year
Stacy Wilbur
2022 Rhode Island Art Education Association
Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Cheryl Williams
2022 Distinguished Friend of Rhode Island
Art Education Association
Maggie Anderson
2022 Rhode Island Art Education Association
Outstanding Museum Educator of the Year
Mariani Lefas-Tetenes
Appropriation & Social Justice
The Rhode Island Art Education Association is an affiliate of the National Art Education Association. Current practices that we bring to your attention are position statements on the issues of appropriation in art education and anti-Asian Racism and Hate Crimes. Please visit the NAEA website to read position statements on these topics. Links are provided below.
Additionally, the RIAEA is currently organizing a series of workshops and book clubs to address these urgent issues. Information and registration will be released shortly.
National Art Education Association Asian Art and Culture Interest Group: Statement on Anti-Asian Racism and Hate Crimes (March 19, 2021)
Advocacy Resources
2022 NAHS/NJAHS Juried Exhibition
Congratulations to Alexandra Coia and Alyssa Stall (both from Cranston High School West) for their works being juried and accepted into the National Art Honor Society exhibition! And congratulations to their sponsor, Brianna DeLuca! To learn more or to view the virtual exhibit visit https://www.arteducators.org/national-art-honor-societies/articles/837-2022-nahs-njahs-juried-exhibition
Alexandra Coia
"LaNonna, LaMadre, La Figlia"
Alyssa Stall
"Hidden Injuries"
NAEA Resources
Members can access NAEA such as NAEA Discussion Boards, Join Specific Communities within NAEA and Events.
https://collaborate.arteducators.org/home
The Mission Statement of the Rhode Island Art Education Association is to offer opportunities for professional development, leadership and service in order to advance the quality of Art Education