Art education, examined in this report written by a task force of art educators, focuses upon roles of art educators, problems, purposes, and future potential and directions of quality art education in the middle and junior high schools. Three chapters comprise the book. Art in relation to the individual, community, and culture is discussed and expected outcomes of an art program are outlined in the introductory chapter. In chapter two some teaching strategies in a quality art program are provided. Chapter three analyzes art in the school in general and more specifically examines the roles of art teachers, supervisors, and administrators. Other sections deal with creativity, curriculum, and art history. Art in the community in relation to resources outside the school, alternative teaching arrangements, and careers in art comprise the final chapter. For related reports on art education at other grade levels see SO 005 642. (SJM)