Education in the arts and through the arts are essential to the development of well-rounded, thoughtful and articulate people. Numerous studies show that arts activities integrated into classrooms improve student learning. Out-of-school activities have been shown to strengthen a sense of self and build community. The Arts Education component of the Arts Resource Network encourages and supports development and implementation of arts-based activities in both traditional and alternative learning settings such as neighborhood, community, senior and cultural centers.
Success in these endeavors lies in access to information - information about interested individuals, arts organizations, schools and community groups, and how to set up a project. Many people in our community understand, appreciate and want to incorporate the power of art into a learning context but don't know how to start a project or find a suitable partner.
ARTS EDUCATION LINK
Looking for information on how to create an arts project in a learning environment? Want to find a project partner? This online guide helps you find artists, arts organizations, teachers, schools and parent groups as well as ideas and suggestions for project development and completion. Arts Education Link also provides a collection of community and national resources and links to national level discussions on arts education issues. Sponsored by Seattle's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs and King County Arts Commission.
Other Arts Education Resources
Americans for the Arts
A national on-line resource center with a focus on arts in education in schools.
Arts Impact
Arts Impact empowers K-5 classroom teachers to become competent and confident teachers of visual and performing arts. Teachers learn to successfully guide students in arts learning that meets the Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements in the Arts.
ArtsEd Washington
A non-profit organization that networks statewide agencies, arts organizations, schools, businesses and individuals committed to providing quality arts education to all students in Washington State and wanting to remain informed about the developments and opportunities in arts education close to home.
ArtsEdge
The National Arts and Education Network offers free, standards-based teaching materials for use in and out of the classroom, as well as professional development resources, student materials, and guidelines for arts-based instruction and assessment.
Dance Educators of Washington
Dedicated to the advancement of dance education as a basic and integral component at all public and private levels of education in the state of Washington.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Partners in Education Program
A site dedicated to assist arts and cultural organizations throughout the nation develop and/or expand educational partnerships with their local school systems.
National Art Education Association
Promotes art education through professional development, service, advancement of knowledge and leadership.
Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction - Curriculum/Arts
Educational curriculum-based resource for teaching arts in Washington schools.
Washington Alliance for Theatre Education
Washington's affiliate of the Americans Alliance for Theatre & Education, this organization serves to promote support for K-12 Arts Education Curriculum, to provide in service and workshop training for drama educators in the state of Washington, to disseminate K-12 curricula, and more.
Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA)
Provides and promotes educational resources for music educators and students in our public and private schools and colleges.
Looking for upcoming professional development workshops and training seminars? Explore the Calendar.
Find local colleges and adult education programs in Resources and Issues.
