b'OUR MISSION:The purpose of TAEA is to promote quality visual arts education in Texas by promoting visual arts education as an integral part of the State of Texas curriculum. This support will be through professional development of knowledge and skills, representation of the arts educators of Texas, service and leadership opportunities, and research and development of policies and decisions relative to practices and directions in visual arts education. Concurrent purposes are to sustain and advance professional development and to encourage and promote the advancement of knowledge and skills in the art field.TAEA14070 Proton Road, Suite 100 Dallas, TX, 75244. 972.233.9107info@taea.orgPRESIDENTSandra NewtonBe a part of the nextPRESIDENT ELECTKaileigh NewmanPAST PRESIDENTLinh Nguyen We invite members to submit V. PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP articles and events by submitting Maureen Doebbler them to the editor.V. PRESIDENT ELECT MEMBERSHIPAyra PerrymanV. PRESIDENT YOUTH ART MONTHBrittany Sciacca Deadline for the next issue:V. PRESIDENT ELECT YOUTH ART MONTH March 13th, 2026Latonya JohnsonSECRETARY The e-star is the official newsletter of the Texas Art Sarah Hartman Education Association and is published four times a TREASURER year: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter. Matthew Wright For more information, visit:EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TAEA E-STARRicia KerberCOMMERCIAL EXHIBITS DIRECTORShannon RaygozaCOMMUNICATION FACILITATORGabriel FloresCover Art:Bed HeadsEloise Darnall2025 Platinum Medal Winner Kealing Middle SchoolAustin ISD'