This program seeks to incorporate the arts as an essential component of the educational
experience of all students in preschool through 12th grade. Opportunities are offered
through grants, initiatives, professional development, statewide convening and consulting
services. The program enjoys a strong and unique partnership with the Alabama State
Department of Education, the Alabama Alliance for Arts Education and the Alabama
Institute for Education in the Arts.
Through the grant component of this program funding is available for projects that
take place in the schools as part of the regular curriculum and advance the role
of the arts as essential to student learning. Projects tied to curriculum may include
classes, workshops, consultants, guest artists, performances, exhibits, professional
development, residencies and activities designed to increase the quality of arts
in our schools. Smaller grants are provided for arts exposure and arts enrichment
activities, such as performances, field trips, or professional development workshops.
For more information on grants and other opportunities, please refer to the Guidelines
for grants and fellowships here.
Arts in Education Grants
Deadlines:
March 1 - Arts Educator Fellowship
June 4 - For school-year projects
September 3 - For projects which will occur between January 1 & September 30
Live Arts Learning
Encompassing previous school-based grants known as Collaborating Artists Program (CAP), Alabama Touring Artists Program (ATAP), and Rural School Touring Program (RST) the Live Arts Learning grant program offers grants ranging from small hour-long performances by regional performing artists to robust artist-in-residence programs.
Click here to learn more about this program.
Special Programs
Questions and Consultation
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