The Manatee Arts Education Council (MAEC) supports, promotes, and celebrates PreK-12 arts education, and in this unprecedented time we strongly believe every student in public schools in Manatee County deserves equitable access to high-quality arts education.

Your membership supports arts-based education in our schools through arts programming and events.

We believe the arts are crucial to supporting the well-being of our students and are critical during this unusual school year.

We invite you to be part of a passionate group of advocates supporting the arts in education. Join MAEC today to stay informed, involved, and engaged in arts education in Manatee County.

Membership Levels

Member Benefits:

All membership levels receive:

• Membership newsletter on arts education program in Manatee schools
  • Celebrate successes of Manatee arts teachers and students
  • Information on upcoming arts and cultural events
  • Information on critical arts-related advocacy
• Invitation to MAEC events including Arts Alive, Arts Rise and Shine, Mix and Mingle events, and more.
• Eligibility to serve on MAEC board (by invitation only)

Educator Members also receive:

• Ability to showcase student success in MAEC newsletter, MAEC website, and throughout school district leadership
• Eligibility to apply for MAEC grants and scholarships

Organizational Members also receive:

• Opportunity to advertise arts programming in the MAEC newsletter
• Field trip and school programs highlighted on MAEC website

Business and Corporate Partners also receive:

• Bronze and Silver - Business name listed in all event programs and displayed at all events
• Gold and Platinum – Business logo included in all event programs and displayed at all events