“2026 Board Applications”
Are you, or someone you know, interested in serving on the TAEA Board? The Tennessee Art Education Association is now accepting board applications! All newly-elected board members will be introduced and have an orientation at the 2026 Fall TAEA Conference and will start their terms in January, 2027.
Preparing for the Application
All persons interested in serving on the TAEA Board will be required to submit an online application consisting of two parts:
Section 1
8 short answer questions (i.e. name, desired position, region, employer, title/position, division, email, and etc).
Section 2
a high-resolution headshot
a brief (200 word max) biography
Why Part 2?
This section will help members get to know you. You might include the degree(s) you hold, previous leadership roles, awards, TAEA activities, NAEA activities, memberships in other professional organizations, publications, exhibitions, etc.
“Open Positions”
The following elected positions are open for nomination to a 2-year term beginning in January 2027 through December 2029:
East Tennessee Regional Co-Representative
Middle Tennessee Regional Co-Representative
West Tennessee Regional Co-Representative
Nominees
All nominees must live and/or work in the region for which they're nominated, and must be a current member of NAEA/TAEA. The duties for your board position are listed below for your information.
Regional Co-Representative Duties
Vote as member of the board
Develop a regional one-day Spring workshop/conference/activity. Interpret trends and investigate means of continuous development of art education
Engage and enlist the participation of regional constituents
Direct the regional meeting at the regional conference
Submit a report to the Board
Assist the Past-President with state conference activities
Ensure nomination for TAEA
Ensure submission to YAM Chair
Support Membership Growth initiatives
Lead and serve on committee as needed
Attend all board meetings
Serve and coordinate all activities with Co-Regional Chair