Join or Renew Membership in NAEA/CAEA!
Thank you for your support of visual arts education! As a California member of the National Art Education Association (NAEA), you automatically become a member of the California Art Education Association (CAEA) and receive both national and state membership benefits.
Membership Categories & Pricing
Combined NAEA/CAEA dues rates (effective January 1, 2023)
Active Professional
$120
[$50 — CAEA, $70 — NAEA]
For individuals professionally engaged in the field of visual arts and/or who facilitate programs of, or related to, art education. Active Professional membership provides all the privileges of membership including the right to vote and hold national office.
Associate
$120
[$50 — CAEA, $70 — NAEA]
For individuals interested in, supporting, or involved with pursuits closely related to the field of art education. Associate membership provides the privileges of Active Professional membership except the right to vote and hold national office.
Retired
$80
[$30 — CAEA, $50 — NAEA]
For individuals who are retired and no longer professionally employed in the field of art education and have been a member of the Association for a minimum of five (5) years. Retired membership provides all the privileges of Active Professional membership.
First Year Professional
$100
[$40 — CAEA, $60 — NAEA]
For educators entering their first year in the field of art education. Membership is granted for one year only, on a one-time basis. First Year Professional membership provides all the privileges of Active Professional membership.
Preservice
$60
[$20 — CAEA, $40 — NAEA]
For undergraduate students and full-time graduate students. Preservice membership provides all the privileges of Active Professional membership including the right to vote and hold national office.
Institutional
$250
[$60 — CAEA, $190 — NAEA]
For one member/representative at colleges, universities, libraries, and institutions directly or indirectly involved in art education. Institutional membership provides all the privileges of Active Professional membership except the right to vote or hold national office.