I understand that NAEA doesn offer honoraria to members who make convention presentations. Why is that?
First, payment would violate the terms of our non-profit status as expressed in the NAEA Constitution. Also, program selection is not a commercial enterprise. Proposals are chosen because they contribute to NAEA’s mission of advancing art education through professional development. Over 1,200 proposals are submitted annually and only a little over half qualify. To be selected is an honor. Most importantly, however, payment would undermine the spirit of service and volunteerism, which distinguishes our Association.
A. First, payment would violate the terms of our non-profit status as expressed in the NAEA Constitution. Also, program selection is not a commercial enterprise. Proposals are chosen because they contribute to NAEA’s mission of advancing art education through professional development. Over 1,200 proposals are submitted annually and only a little over half qualify. To be selected is an honor. Most importantly, however, payment would undermine the spirit of service and volunteerism, which distinguishes our Association.
