by betty | Mar 13, 2025 | Advocacy, Arts Funding, BAEI, BYAAC, From the Field, News
The arts are more than just classes or extracurricular activities—they are a vital part of our education, creativity, and future. That’s why students like us are stepping up to advocate for arts education, ensuring that future generations have access to the same...
by betty | Mar 7, 2025 | Advocacy, Artist and Organizations, Arts Funding, BAEI, BYAAC, From the Field, News
Dear Arts Education Advocates, It has been a WEEK! How are you all doing? Staying rested and hydrated, I hope. Because our kids need us now more than ever before. When so many of our institutions, social programs, and communities are under threat, it is hard to know...
by betty | Sep 18, 2024 | Artist and Organizations, Arts Integration, Arts Partner, Schools Program
Next up in our Arts + Culture Partners Spotlight series, we take a look at Bash the Trash Environmental Arts! They “build, perform and educate with musical instruments made from reused and repurposed materials.” BTT combines science, music and...
by betty | Sep 5, 2024 | Artist and Organizations, Arts Funding, Arts Integration, Arts Partner, News, Opportunities, Schools Program, Visual Art, Workshop
We are thrilled to kick off this year’s Arts and Cultural Spotlight series with updates from Baltimore-based FutureMakers! Their Sparks engineering kits for students in grades PreK-8 provide hands-on design challenges that engage students in intentional learning...
by betty | Aug 16, 2024 | Arts Integration, Events, From the Field, News, Professional Development, Staff
From the desk of Sam Green, Arts Integration Schools Manager: I was so grateful to be able to attend the National Art Education Association’s National Leadership Conference in Detroit this summer! As I work to grow my understanding of arts advocacy and leadership in...
