The aims of the association are to provide

• communication, professional learning and advocacy of the visual arts for arts educators, specialists and generalist teachers in Western Australia.
• members with up-to-date information and guidance in the area of art education.
• raise awareness of current trends in visual arts education and arts practice.
• publish an association journal and support the production of other publications throughout the year.
• facilitate networking through the sharing of resources and joint planning in the visual arts.
• encourage communication between associations through our affiliation with the Curriculum Council, the Education Department WA (EDWA), the Association of Independent Schools WA (AISWA), the Catholic Education WA (CEWA), the Professional Teaching Council of WA (PTCWA) and the Art Gallery of WA (AGWA).
• promote the submission of students’ work for exhibition within a public forum professional learning.
• professional learning which will include workshops, lectures and support material for the implementation of changes in education relevant to the Curriculum Framework, Student Outcome Statements and Post-Compulsory Education Advocacy of the Visual Arts; and
• advance the enrichment of education through the arts.

The Association provides a forum to promote the value of art education and to raise the profile of visual arts in schools and the wider community.

ArtEdWA also provides opportunities for the interaction and exchange of ideas, knowledge and best practice between members of the association at both professional and social events.