“The Kennedy Center supports this work because it engages the primary school leader and decision maker in planning arts programs… The [PAL] program design includes networking opportunities for principals so they can share best practices across school sites. Few initiatives provide such a high level of sustained support for principals.”
Barbara Shepherd,
Director of National Partnerships for The Kennedy Center





ArtsEd Washington developed Art Lessons in the Classroom to provide visual art curriculum for elementary schools that is aligned with Washington state standards.This comprehensive and sequential visual arts curriculum provides an excellent foundation in visual arts concepts.
Arts Education Month 2011: ArtsEd Washington’s Resolution
ArtsEd Washington’s Board of Directors approved a resolution proclaiming May as Arts Education Month.