This collection of essays contributes to the dialogue about the preparation of art teachers. Each essay addresses one of the essential issues from a position of knowledge and experience. Essays include "Preparing Teachers of Art for the Year 2000 and Beyond" (Michael Day); "Whence Come We? What Are We? Whither Go We? Demographic Analysis of Art Teacher Preparation Programs in the United States" (Enid Zimmerman); "What Are Teachers Taught? An Analysis of Curriculum Components for Art Teacher Preparation Programs" (Lynn Galbraith); "Certification and Licensure Requirements for Art Education: Comparison of State Systems" (Margaret Klempay DiBlasio); "The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards: Implications for Art Teacher Preparation" (Mac Arthur Goodwin); "Effects of School Culture on Art Teaching Practices: Implications for Teacher Preparation" (Kellene N. Champlin); and "Accomplishing Change in the