Provides a speech that was presented to the National Art Education Association national convention on March 26, 1999, that focused on (1) the changes in art education; (2) the disappointments and lessons learned from failed attempts at innovation; and (3) the issues that will be faced in the future of arts education. (CMK)

Examines the dichotomy between the affective and cognitive domains and the lack of support for art education in the school curriculum. Argues that, until school administrators view art as a mind building subject, it will retain marginal importance in the curriculum. Concludes that discipline-based art education will best meet the challenge. (GG)