Welcome to The Art of Ed Community

We recommend joining the Community using a personal email address so that you don't risk losing your account if you switch school districts! 

Please note that your membership request may take up to 48 hours to process.

Upon creating an account, you will be emailed a verification form to complete that provides proof of your art teacher status. Completion of this form will also grant you a special "verified" badge in the Community that not only helps to build trust and safety among members, but makes you eligible to win community challenges and fun prizes!

Why The Art of Ed Community?

The Art of Ed Community is the premier online space for K-12 art teachers seeking an engaging, inspiring community of like-minded individuals.

The Art of Ed Community brings together passionate K-12 art educators to:

• Discuss relevant topics
• Give and receive support
• Ask and answer questions
• Share best practices 
• Cultivate a network of like-minded individuals
• Push the field of art education forward
• Positively impact professional growth
• Find joy in teaching

What Makes Our Community Special? 

The Art of Ed Community brings together art educators every day! Community members push their teaching practices forward by connecting with others to explore ideas, information, and advice they can apply immediately in their classrooms. The Art of Ed Community is built for art teachers, by art teachers. 

When You Join Today

Joining The Art of Ed Community is a surefire way for you to build meaningful relationships, find joy in your teaching practice, and discover strategies to best serve your unique students. 

When you join The Art of Ed Community you'll be able to: 

• Discover innovative ideas and strategies to add to your art teacher toolbox!

• Ask and answer questions relevant and unique to the art teacher experience.

• Give and receive support for your professional practice.

• Network with members near you in order to cultivate and strengthen your professional learning community.

• Participate in weekly community challenges to inspire and spark ideas, with rewards and special bonuses!

• Attend monthly live-streamed events to connect with an extensive network of art educators.

• Be a part of the process! Give feedback and suggestions to the AOEU team for current and upcoming projects.

• Contribute to the field of arts education by sharing your expertise and advancing our collective knowledge.

• Most of all, have fun and tap into the joy of being an art teacher!