Check out Art Lessons in the Classroom
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.
“As they develop into arts leaders, PAL participants are emerging as stronger, more dedicated, more effective principals. And, because the PAL model emphasizes shared leadership, these principals are building programs of success that can be sustained for years to come.”
Gary Kipp
AWSP
Funding and Award Opportunities
Crayola’s Champion Creatively Alive Children Grants
Crayola, in collaboration with the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), seeks to support educators as they nurture creativity in the classroom. With up to 20 grants available, educators who encourage children’s self expression and imagination are invited to apply. Must be a member of NAESP. Find more details and apply. Application deadline: July 8, ...MetLife Foundation Partners in Arts Education Award
The MetLife Foundation Partners in Arts Education Program provides financial support for arts learning in K-12 public schools that prioritize student achievement while addressing state arts education standards. Read the details and application guidelines. Application deadline: May 20, 2011Golden Apple Awards: Recognizing Our Educators
Know a teacher who is making a difference in education through the arts? Nominations are now being accepted for the Golden Apple Awards. The recipients are to represent the best in preK-12 education across Washington state. Previous recipients include art teachers, arts organizations, arts education coordinators, and non-art teachers who utilize arts-teaching methods. Learn more ...Target’s Art and Culture in Schools Grant
With the belief that the arts are part of a well-rounded education that every child deserves, Target offers their Art and Culture in Schools Grant, helping keep arts and culture in the classroom year after year. Find more details including guidelines and the application process. Application deadline: April 30VSA Seeks Visual and Performing Teaching Artists With Disabilities for Fellowship Program
VSA, the international organization on arts and disability, is seeking outstanding visual and performing teaching artists with disabilities for the 2011-12 Teaching Artist Fellowship program. The program recognizes the value teaching artists in integrating the arts into education, and seeks to enable artists with disabilities to serve as role models of diversity, expression, and inclusive learning ...