The Oregon Art Education Association (OAEA) is a professional organization composed of passionate art educators working to make a difference by advocating for the advancement and expansion of quality visual arts education.
OAEA is a 503 non-profit, an affiliate of the National Art Education Association, and has been in operation since 1973.
Our Mission
The mission of the OAEA is to advocate for the advancement and expansion of quality visual arts education. The Oregon Art Education Association has identified several key areas in which we will be dedicating our efforts in the next few years: 1) focus on the art student; 2) focus on the art teacher; 3) focus on educating the public about the necessity and importance of a strong, consistent art education program taught by highly qualified art educators for all students at all grade levels.