In no case should student work look like a copy of the artwork of focus. The Role of the Art Teacher Well-trained art teachers with abilities to address diverse educational audiences are crucial to the development and maintenance of quality art programs in America's schools. Educate America Act or by the requirements set forth by the National Standards for the Visual Arts. Demands of the fast changing vocation of art education require certain commitments by those who teach. Incumbent upon those already teaching art, or who wish to teach art, is the necessity of keeping current in educational trends and issues.
Professional growth relies strongly upon dedication to continued self-education.
Through NAEA and state art organizations, members are provided with resources such as art journals, dissemination of studies in art education, newsletters, and advisories. Additionally, state and national art education conferences allow time for art educators to meet with each other for exchange of ideas. Another opportunity for inservice education is the art museum. Membership in an art museum not only supports the arts in the community, but garners invitations to education workshops that many museums offer within their galleries. Membership in art organizations and institutions should be considered a professional commitment, not a luxury.