Welcome to The Louisiana Art Education Association Website

 LAEA is a professional organization  and an affiliate of the National Art Education Association. Individuals interested in or engaged in activities concerned with, or related to art, art education or education are eligible for membership.  LAEA is organized to include state officers, a council, an executive board, regional vice presidents, chairpersons, support chairpersons, affiliated groups and student chapter representatives. The council consists of the president, president-elect, appointed officers, the division representatives, regional vice presidents and support chairs. It is the mission of LAEA to promote art education through professional development, service, leadership and advocacy. Join Today !

JANUARY ART STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

JANUARY LAEA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Kaylee LaBella Michell is the art teacher at Lyon Elementary. She has over 15 years of art making experience and training. She attended both Louisiana State University and Southeastern Louisiana University. In 2014, she graduated with honors from Southeastern Louisiana University with a bachelor’s degree in Art Education. She has been teaching for 3 years including Lakeshore High, Lancaster Elementary and Folsom Elementary. Her goal as an art teacher is to help students feel accomplished and important by creating artwork they can be proud of. She also strives to enhance their creativity and problem-solving skills. Through observing and practicing visual arts students develop visual literacy and visual communication skills. She won 1st place at a Juried Art Show at the LAEA Art Show during Fall Conference. The theme was “Light Spark.” Her work was displayed at the Central School Arts and Humanities Center in Lake Charles.

CLICK HERE for Student Spotlight Form

CLICK HERE for LAEA Member Highlight Form

SAVE THE DATE: June __, 2019

LAEA Summer Retreat Conference will be held in Shreveport, LA this year. Art educators, here’s your opportunity get involved in professional development, hands-on workshops, the awards nomination, and more! Registration info to follow. For any questions, please contact weteachart@aol.com.

See the Summer Retreat page under the directory for forms and online payment information.  

SAVE THE DATE: November __ , 2019

LAEA Fall Conference will be held in Alexandria, LA this year. Art educators, here’s your opportunity get involved in professional development, hands-on workshops, the awards banquet, and more! Registration info to follow. For any questions, please contact flagchair@laarteducators.org.  

See the Fall Conference page under the directory for forms and online payment information.  

SAVE THE DATE: 2019 Board Meetings 

LAEA Board Meetings are open to members at large.  Email President or a Board member for further details.  

• January 19th, 2019  –Alexandria Museum of Art
• June __, 2019 –Shreveport
• November __, 2019 –Alexandria