Arnold Aprill
INREACH
Posted by Sep 23, 2009
Arnold Aprill
Worried about our young people getting enough access to the arts in our schools in a era of economic downturn? Wondering where the resources will come from? Even in challenging times, there are unexpected allies all around us - resources hidden in plain site:
• Local and state arts councils that fund visiting artists
• Local and state arts alliances and advocacy organizations
• Arts organizations that fund school visits to their sites, and fund visiting artists going into schools
• Artist parents and community members ready to contribute their expertise to schools
It takes some leadership, planning, and organizing to track down these resources. It’s fun detective work. The resources are there – ready and anxious to serve your school.
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