Arts in Education Program Mission

The Arts in Education (AiE) Program is designed to promote, strengthen, and enhance the arts and arts education in Worcester County schools and other community settings. To accomplish its mission, the AiE Program:

• Identifies and provides access to educational arts resources available outside the school system.

• Offers financial and technical support for arts education programs in schools and community settings for the benefit of youth, adults, teachers, and communities.

• Assists in the professional development of Teaching Artists.

• Stimulates support for integrating the arts as a vital and effective element in the curriculum.

Arts in Education Grant: Fund Use

Grant Funds May Be Used For:

Expenses directly associated with the proposed eligible arts education engagements, including but not limited to:

• artist payment/stipends

• field trip admission costs

• consultant fees

• honoraria

• contractual services

• transportation

• disposable art materials

For more information about this program and how to apply, please contact Anna Mullis, Executive Director: anna@worcestercountyartscouncil.org