Our Mission

Promoting art education through professional development, service, advancement of knowledge and leadership.

Our Vision

(1) an emphasis on refining newly developed programs to ensure sustainability in the coming years; (2) research and development to inform strategies for membership growth and engagement that champion and support diversity throughout the NAEA community; and (3) the development of pertinent resources to support member advocacy efforts in understanding ESSA.

​2016 - 2018 Stategic Plan

Communication and Professional Development
  • Outreach and online communication platforms
  • Increase PD opportunities in AEA's
Streamlining Programs and Resources
  • Increase communication and online presence
  • Streamline programs for digital upload of artwork and for information resources
Building Membership
  • Using Facebook, events, website, and online services more effectively
  • Increase old school personal contact, member wellness

AEI History

AEI: The First 50 Years, 1950-2000
​​by Charter AEI Member Elizabeth Craw

AEI Presidents
21st Century AEI Presidents

2016-2018
​2012–2016
​2010-2012
2008-2010
​2006-2008
2004-2006
​2002-2004
​2000-2002
Molly Ray Clear Creek Amana
Shanise Brockshus Sibley-Ocheydan        
Ronda Sternhagen, Grundy Center        
Margaret Parks Marshalltown       
Lucy McLennan Westfork School        
Becky Kobos Iowa City    
Chris Noel Newton    
Pat Grubb Ankeny  ​

Other Past AEI Presidents

Susan Baer Chariton 
Archie Bauman Cedar Rapids
Lynda Black-Smith Cedar Rapids
Edith Bradbury Waterloo
​Helen Brewer Muscatine
Kyra Wilcox Conley Slater 
Dennis Dake Ames
Carol Durart Des Moines 
William Ells
Joel Franken Denison
Darlene Frazier McCoy Boone
Bob Glocke Fairfield
Harry Guilluame Cedar Falls
Clifford Harold Cedar Falls
Andy Helgerson Davenport
John Hicks Des Moines
Betty Lake Tama   
Lucille Lenius
Robert Martin Denison
Nan Mercier Iowa City 
Ruth Mobberly Des Moines
Doug Palmer Harcourt    
Edna Pierce Cedar Rapids
Dorothy Rossiter Bechtel Dubuque
Marian Skartvedt Ellsworth
Lars Souder Davenport 1956
Kim Stastny Davenport
Gary Statler Marshalltown
Frank Wackowiak Iowa City
​Brent Wilson Iowa City