The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is an American honor society for high school students. It was established in 1978 by the National Art Education Association (NAEA) to recognize outstanding accomplishments in the visual arts by students in grades 9 to 12. The NAEA also supports a National Junior Art Honor Society for students in grades 6 to 8.
| National Art Honor Society | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 1978 |
| Type | Honor |
| Affiliation | National Art Education Association |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Art, grades 9-12 |
| Scope | National |
| Colors | Rainbow Red Orange Yellow Green Cyan Blue Violet |
| Publication | NAHS News |
| Members | 54,000 active |
| Headquarters | 901 Prince Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 United States |
| Website | www |
History
editThe National Art Education Association (NAEA) established the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) in 1978 for high school students grades 9-12[1][2][3] The NAHS recognizes outstanding accomplishments in the visual arts, fosters its members creativity and talents, and promotes art to schools and their communities.[4]
As of 2024, NAHS has 54,000 student members in the United States, the U.S. territories, and 25 other countries.[5] Its headquarters are with the NAEA at 901 Prince Street in Alexandria, Virginia. Its partner organization is the National Junior Art Honor Society for students in grades 6 to 8.[3]
Symbols
editThe society's colors are the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and violet). Students who have been members for two years can wear a rainbow colored honor cord at graduation or a rainbow motarboard tassel.[4][6]
Its publication is NAHS News.[3]
Membership
editStudents are eligible for membership if they are of good character and have taken a high school art class with at least a 3.0 GPA.[4][2][7] To remain a member, students must continue their enrollment in an art class and complete community service hours through visual arts.[4][7][8]
Activities
editMembers participate in service projects in their schools and communities.[4] Members can participate in art shows, are eligible for several awards, and are encouraged to submit articles and artwork for the semi-annual publication in the NAHS News.[3][7] The society awards its Charles M. Robertson Memorial Scholarship to the Pratt Institute School of Art and Design and other scholarships to The Art Institute, the Columbus College of Art and Design, and the Maryland Institute College of Art to members who are seniors.[3] The society also holds an annual convention for members and chapter sponsors.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Learn about the National Art Honor Society programs". National Art Education Association. Retrieved 2018-03-18.
- ^ a b "High School | National Art Honor Society". PK Yonge. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ a b c d e f "NAHS NJAHS". North Carolina Art Education Association. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ a b c d e "National Art Honor Society (NAHS)". Garnet Valley School District. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "About Us". National Art Education Association. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ National Art Honor Society | National Junior Art Honor Society 2023-2024 Chapter Handbook & Resource Catalog for New & Renewing Chapters. National Art Education Association. 2023. p. 9. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c King, Joselyn (October 18, 2024). "Wheeling Park High School Starts National Art Honor Society Program". The Intelligencer Wheeling New-Register. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ Orff, Melissa (2018-10-25). "Students inducted into National Honor Society and National Art Honor Society". Hopkinton Independent. Retrieved 2024-11-04.