From the Pulse nightclub massacre to the brutal police killings of unarmed Black men, women, and children, the summer of 2016 saw a wave of deadly violence and hatred leveled at Black and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) communities. In the aftermath of this violence, which included prolific public dialogue across traditional…

Briefly describes the organizations supporting Youth Art Month and suggests ways that local groups can use this annual opportunity to increase support for the arts. (SJL)

The author cites provisions of PL 94-142 and notes the arts advocacy thrust of the National Committee on Arts for the Handicapped. She urges arts educators to concentrate on the integrative aspects of this trend, not forgetting arts education for all through over-emphasis on special groups. (SJL)

Prior to 1947 when the NAEA was founded, there were two other attempts to form a national art education association. This brief history deals with those two attempts, the Federated Council on Art Education (1925-1936) and its offspring, the National Association for Art Education (1935-1938). (Author)

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)

Bennett Tarleton is director of the Alliance for Arts Education, headquartered in Washington, D.C. At a time when the new federal Administration is discussing major budget cutbacks, the significance of alliance and cooperation among arts organizations is clearly underscored. (Editor)

Authors presented contrasting views about the effects of the women's movement on professionalism in art education. (Editor/RK)

Presents the constitution and bylaws of the National Art Education Association. Includes the preamble to the constitution;, the nine articles within the constitution covering topics, such as organization and governance, elections, and meetings; and the ten bylaws revised in 2001. (CMK)