arts education at americans for the arts
Learning and participation in music, dance, theater, and the visual arts are vital to the development of our children and our communities. Through advocacy, research, partnerships, and professional development, Americans for the Arts strives to provide and secure more resources and support for arts education.
Active Networks and Timely Information
The 2009 Annual Convention will be held in Seattle, June 18–20.
Handouts from our previous conventions are online. The 2008 convention showcased new information and offered consultant-level services to attendees. In 2007, attendees discussed advanced practice, trends in the field, and innovative models. In 2006, sustainability was our concern.





