Although it may seem like a fruitless task, art teachers must focus not only on their students and classes, but also on building community support to maintain a place in the schools and the lives of their students. To pursue this endeavor, art teachers need to encourage community members to see beyond the often taken-for-granted views of art…

The importance of the arts as a means for the subject to directly experience acquired knowledge and to express emotions in tangible form is discussed. (RW)

Article concludes that art education is equally important for all students as a means of self expression, and not just for the few who are considered gifted according to traditional and often narrow standards. (RW)

The present president of the NAEA and 13 past presidents examine the development of the NAEA, what it has contributed to art education and what it has meant to each president. (RK)

Article attempted to understand the chronically low or ambiguous status of art in the schools from historical data. (Author/RK)

The purpose of this paper was to examine the special view of the world characteristic of the arts so that they become a part of the regular day-by-day activities of mankind. (Author/RK)

Presents an address by the President of the National Art Education Association wherein he stresses the need for a new national art center in order to ensure the survival of art education. (RK)

The development of art is an aspect of our American heritage that deserves recognition as an important area of education. The importance of art heritage curriculum and the aesthetic education it offers students is outlined. (Author/RK)

In considering the relation of art with society the author comments on the ideas of the American philosopher, John Dewey, the art historian, Lord Kenneth Clark, a popular humanistic educator, Clifton Fadiman, and a major cultural critic, Jacques Barzun. (Author/RK)

A gathering at the Executive Mansion in Washington, D.C. of approximately fifty leaders from a wide range of major policy-making groups involved in the nation's education programs examine basic aspects of quality arts education, identify factors that hinder such an education for all citizens, and recommend strategies for overcoming obstacles.…

Believes that art is a powerful agent for educational growth, of fundamental importance, and therefore that its rightful place is at the core of the curriculum. (Author/RK)

Discusses the position of the arts in the school curriculum, the different attitudes held by parents and administrators on basic education versus art education, and the growing attitude of educators that the arts are fundamental to the entire educational curriculum. (RK)

Compares the art historian and the art teacher and the meanings and values from studio art, art history and art education. (Author/RK)