About FAEA

Mission Statement

The mission of the Association is to promote art education in Florida through professional development, service, advancement of knowledge, and leadership.

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Statement

FAEA is committed to acknowledging, honoring, and promoting inclusive practices that embrace diversity and equity throughout the organization.

Non-Discrimination Policy & Complaint Procedures

The Florida Art Education Association does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.

The Florida Art Education Association is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Any person who feels they have been a victim of discrimination during an FAEA sanctioned event should report the complaint to a member of the FAEA Executive Committee or directly to a member of the Center for Fine Arts Education (CFAE) staff.

1. The victim of discrimination does not have to directly confront the person who is the subject of the discrimination complaint before notifying an FAEA executive officer or CFAE staff member.

2. FAEA will make every reasonable measure to ensure that the third-party investigating the complaint of discrimination will not be any person or persons named in the complaint.

3. FAEA will take every reasonable measure to ensure that any person or persons who are determined to be “closely associated” with any person or persons named in the complaint, or “closely associated” to the complainant will not be a member of the third-party investigating the accusation of discrimination.

4. Upon completion of its investigation, the third party will present findings to the FAEA Executive Committee. 

The Florida Art Education Association (FAEA) promotes visual arts education in Florida through professional development, service, advancement of knowledge and leadership. FAEA promotes quality instruction in visual arts education conducted by certified instructors of art. FAEA encourages research in art education, holds public discussions, sponsors institutes, conferences and programs; publishes articles, reports and surveys; and works with other related agencies in support of visual arts education.