How Can I submit an article for one of CAEA's publications? 
The president of CAEA has final approval of all articles for the Painted Monkey. Send articles directly to the President by deadlines listed in The Painted Monkey.  Any submitted article is subject to available space.

Can anyone nominate an individual for an award? 
Any member of CAEA in good standing can nominate an individual for an award.  The nominated individual must also be a member of CAEA in good standing as well as meet the criteria for the award. Most awards can only be given to the same person once. Refer to the link on Special Programs to find a nomination form and the criteria for each award.

How are convention sites selected?
Convention sites are previewed by the conference administrator and presented to the State Council for acceptance at least five years in advance.  The general pattern for sites is Northern, Southern, Central, Northern, Southern, Central, etc…

Where do I find the names and addresses of my elected officers?
All CAEA officers are listed on page two of The Painted Monkey or on the State Council link.

Can I get my issue of The Painted Monkey online?
At this time, an online copy of The Painted Monkey is not available.

I have an arts related job opening; how can I get it posted? 
Please submit all arts related job openings to webmonkey@caea-arteducation.org  All job postings are subject to approval by the CAEA President.

Does CAEA have an online community?
At this time, an online community is not available.

Does CAEA have a members only section?
At this time, a members only section is not available.

Can I get a CAEA email account?
At this time, only CAEA state and area council members are eligible for an email address through CAEA.

How can I advertise in The Painted Monkey? 
Please contact Jane Leese if you wish to advertise in The Painted Monkey. For a list of rates, deadlines, and file submission requirements, please visit www.paintedmonkey.org/advertising

How long is my membership and when does it start and end?
Membership is for one year from November 1 to October 31.  Membership dues are due by November 1 OR at the time of registration for the annual conference.

I am interested in attending CAEA's annual conference. When is the conference and where can I find information about the conference?
The CAEA conference is held each fall (generally in November).  Please start checking the website and your issue of The Painted Monkey for details starting the previous spring.

I am interested in helping with CAEA's annual conference. Who should I contact?
Contact your Area President and start checking the website and The Painted Monkey for details starting the previous spring.  The Conference Chair(s) and their contact information will be posted.

To secure funding, how can I get the necessary paperwork to submit to my district in March?  
Getting funding in March before the November conference is rather difficult because a final registration form is often not complete.  Upon request to the Conference Manager, a form, even though only partially complete, is available.  Most districts can work with this partial form to hold funds for the conference.  The complete registration form is usually available online the first week in May and in the May issue of The Painted Monkey.

Why doesn't CAEA take PO's for conferences?
PO’s generally are not paid in a time-sensitive manner which is detrimental to the working of CAEA.

How can I make attending a conference affordable?
Sign up early for the best rates; do not wait to register when you arrive onsite at the conference. Save a little each month.  Car pool when possible. Book your hotel early for the best rates and look for people who are willing to have roommates.  Some scholarships are available through CAEA for members who are new to teaching.  Look for information on the Lynn Hickey Professional Development Scholarship

How do I know if I was a member of CAEA in the past?
If  you are unsure as to whether or not you have been a member of CAEA in the past, please contact the Executive Secretary, Faith Ray Mcneil.

I am having trouble getting approval from my school/district to attend the conference for professional growth.  Is there any statement about the conference and its content that will help me get approval? 
Look for the Letter of Encouragement that is available on the Conference Page.  Workshops are standards based and master classes are geared towards professional growth.

How do I get college credit for attending a conference?
Different universities provide credit at each conference depending on its location.  Look for information on the conference web page for details or contact the Conference Chair.

What student scholarships are available and when do I need to apply?
There are several scholarships available for high school seniors.  Applications are due in December and the forms and details can be found on the Special Programs link or in the September issue of The Painted Monkey. One student from each area is can also apply for the Idyllwild Arts two week summer camp.