The Ohio Art Education Association’s (OAEA) Distinguished Fellow is the prestigious title/position given to members who have made long term marked contributions to the Association and to the advancement of art education.

The title of being a Distinguished Fellow is not subject to revocation. No more than two percent (2%) of the OAEA membership may be a Distinguished Fellow at any one time. Being named a Distinguished Fellow is viewed as a means to honor art educators for exceptional professional service. With this title/position it provides an avenue for a fellow to continue to participate and contribute to the workings of the OAEA. This is a prestige position bestowed upon members of the Association.
           

Upon request, OAEA Distinguished Fellow’s responsibilities may be:

• To serve as an advisory committee for policy questions/revisions that relate to the history and continuity of the goals of the Association.
• To provide motivation and guidance for emerging leaders.
• To serve on special committees of the OAEA.
• To help to maintain the OAEA in a positive light.

Criteria for consideration for nomination are:

• The OAEA member must have been an active member of the OAEA for at least eight (8) continuous years prior to nomination.

Final acceptance will be based on:

• Nominee's accomplishments.     
• Significance of overall contribution to art education and the Association.
• Number of points received in the criteria point system.   

 Points are awarded based on criteria such as:

•  State-level OAEA leadership and Regional OAEA leadership.
•  Leadership in related art/art education professional Associations.
•  OAEA convention or symposia leadership.
•  Conference presentations.
•  OAEA editorial service, publications, and exhibitions.
•  National Art Education Association (NAEA) service and leadership.
•  Leadership and service.

Monte E. Garrabrant, Fellows Chair - 2008

Procedural Order for becoming a Fellow
Fellow's Resume
Fellows Pool Recommendation