ACE/FAAE serves a community of state coalition members, arts educators, cultural agencies (including dance, theatre, visual arts, film, and music), school districts, and local schools throughout the state, directly impacting more than 125,000 students on an annual basis.

ACE/FAAE has continued to serve as a catalyst for advancing the quality of student instruction in arts education programs by identifying needs and opportunities, providing teacher training and recognition programs, facilitating networking opportunities, and disseminating resources to improve education through the arts.