58th Annual MEA/MAEA Art Purchase Exhibit 

MEA and the Michigan Art Education Association (MAEA) are seeking entries for their 58th annual juried art purchase show.

The exhibit—to acquire artwork to enhance the MEA headquarters complex in East Lansing and MEA regional and UniServ offices throughout the state—provides an opportunity to display art by MAEA, MEA, or MEA-Retired members in good standing.

To be eligible to enter, the artist must be a member in good standing of MEA, MEA-Retired, or MAEA. Staff from MEA, MESSA and MEAFS must be a member of MEA-Retired in order to enter artwork in the exhibit. Proof of membership is required. There is no entry fee.

To enter, visit mea.org/art for an entry form and exhibit guidelines. Entries will be accepted Monday through Friday, Feb. 14-25, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Feb. 26 (Sat, 8 a.m.-noon at MEA headquarters).

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