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ABOUT ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS |
ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM
Contact: Deborah Edelman deborah.edelman@ded.mo.gov or Julie Hale julie.hale@ded.mo.gov, Program Specialists for Arts Education Program. To obtain a hard copy of the Arts Education guidelines and application forms, contact the Missouri Arts Council office at moarts@ded.mo.gov, 314/340-6845, or toll free (866) 407-4752. ABOUT THE ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Arts education represents an important part of Missouri Arts Council's (MAC) overall vision for developing the arts across the state. MAC recognizes that arts education teaches cognitive skills not developed in the traditional classroom, giving students an extra edge by building effective learning styles. The Arts Education Programs are designed to strengthen the place of the arts as a core academic subject in the regular school curriculum and to promote using the arts to teach the other core subjects. In addition, MAC seeks to encourage commitment to learning through the arts among educators, parents, business and community members. Program Descriptions MAC's School Touring Program, which is the simplest of the arts education applications, funds 60% of artistic fees for public/private schools and non-profit organizations to bring performing artist(s) into schools for assemblies with pre/post educational workshops or related activities. Applications are accepted on the first Monday of each month (Tuesday in case of holiday) and must be received between twelve and sixteen weeks prior to the first performance date. Performing artists must be selected from MAC's Touring Program (MTP) roster or from the Missouri artists listed on the Kansas City and St. Louis Young Audiences rosters. School Touring funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The STP Guidelines and Application will be mailed to you by request from the MAC office. School Touring Guidelines & Application FY 05: Word / PDF
School Touring Roster
Designed to strengthen school arts programs such as music, visual arts, and theatre, the Artists in Residence Program allows artists to work with students, teachers, parents, business and community members through a variety of activities - workshops, classroom activities, rehearsals, etc. Programs must include at least twenty hours of direct, hands-on experience between the artist and specific identified target and exposure groups within the school and community. Artist in Residence Guidelines & Application FY 05: Word
Arts in the Curriculum supports collaborations among artists, classroom teachers and administrators who are implementing projects that will integrate curricula and use the arts as an instructional tool. The program was developed to encourage schools to use the arts to teach other core subjects such as communication arts, math, social studies, and science. Expenses for professional artists who are engaged in these projects are matched by other expenses incurred through the collaboration. Arts in the Curriculum Guidelines & Application FY 05: Word
The Out of School Program supports quality arts education programs for school-aged youth that take place outside of the normal classroom day. This program subsidizes expenses for activities that serve at-risk, urban, and/or rural underserved youth, and is open to all nonprofit organizations, including public school districts and schools, except for colleges/universities and MAC Established Institutions. Out of School Guidelines & Application FY 05: Word
The Professional Development Program supports projects that provide learning opportunities, such as presenting qualified speakers to teachers, school administrators, and artists. Financial support for activities that develop skills for teaching the arts and for using the arts as an instructional method for teaching other core curricula are eligible. Adherence to the High-Quality Professional Development Standards, as defined by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, will be a funding consideration. Professional Development Guidelines & Application FY 05: Word
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