Affiliate Membership
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Created for institutions and non-profit organizations directly or indirectly involved in art education (such as visual art organizations, museums, arts councils and arts centers). Affiliate membership provides all the benefits of membership including voting privileges. Affiliate members can be nominated for OAEA awards and may hold a volunteer position on the board. Membership is transferable within the respective affiliate organization. The Affiliate Member will be represented by the Museum Division on the board.
Member Benefits:
Three individuals qualified for OAEA membership with one member designated as the primary contact. (Multiple members share one vote)
Reduced registration for OAEA Professional Development using the Student/Retired Early Bird rate.
Free promotional space on OAEA website includes logo and link to affiliate website.
Receive a 10% discount on the cost of a Commercial Exhibit booth for the conference.
Receive a 10% discount on the cost of an ad in the conference program.
Receive a 10% advertising discount in Artline
Fee: $105, renewed annually
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Payment Options:
OEA payroll deduction - sign up through your district union dues. PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU BECOME A MEMBER THROUGH PAYROLL DEDUCTION YOUR MEMBERSHIP RENEWS AUTOMATICALLY EACH YEAR!
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Click Here for Lifetime Membership (must be a member for at least 30 years)
OAEA Membership…
provides an opportunity to grow professionally and artistically by attending the annual fall state conference and regional workshops;
helps you stay connected with professional colleagues;
helps you gain leadership skills through activities such as presenting at conference and work on the state and regional level;
gives you a chance to be recognized for your good work through the OAEA awards program;
provides opportunities to showcase your students’ art work;
enhances your curriculum through Teacher Incentive grants funded through the Ohio Art Education Foundation;
affords eligibility for college student scholarships, also through the Foundation;
provides professional involvement in the development of state standards and curriculum development;
supports teachers through the National Board certification process;
offers Teacher Enrichment grants to attend programs such as Miami’s CraftSummer;
helps you learn ways to advocate for art education in your community;
benefits increase exponentially the more you get involved.
Finally, your membership in OAEA enables this organization to help thousands of art educators become more accomplished teachers as they bring art education to countless students from around the state.
