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Arts in Education Overview

The Arts in Education Partnership , a division of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) , was developed in 1995 to strengthen arts education initiatives on a regional level by decentralizing the PCA’s efforts, thus allowing arts education programming and funding to reach more people. The Arts in Education Program is now available in 63 counties through out PA and has helped foster strong community relationships by meeting the needs of the local regions.

 The Arts Council of Erie implements and oversees the Arts in Education Program in the following 12 Northwestern PA counties:

Cameron Erie Mercer
Clarion Forest Potter
Crawford Lawrence Venango
Elk McKean Warren


The Artist in Residency Program is an integral part of the Arts in Education Partnership. Artist residencies place practicing professional artists of all disciplines in a variety of educational and community settings to work on projects of varying scopes. Participating artists must apply to in the program, and are chosen by a qualified panel based upon their expertise. The Artist Residencies place emphasis on in-depth involvement in the creative process as well as the unique integration of a core curriculum with an art form.

Essentially, not only do students participate in a specific artistic discipline, but may also learn History, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies or English through the creation of art!

The Arts Council of Erie’s Arts in Education Partnership also offers other benefits:

  • Professional development opportunities are available to artists, educators, administrators, and community leaders.
  • Special community projects and residencies are planned, funded and implemented.
  • Arts Education fund development is ongoing to assist with projects and programs through additional grants.
  • Arts Education advocacy and Information sharing is done year around to ensure the community understands the benefits of the arts and how they can access programming.

 Interested in applying to become a Directory Artist?

 


Pilot Evaluation Project

Individuals participating in the Arts in Education Pilot Evaluation Project, please click on the appropriate button below to complete your survey.


 

  
 

Apply for up to $5,000 for community arts projects in Erie County. Read more about Arts Council Project Grants.

Erie's thriving arts community doesn't take summers off! While you're enjoying beautiful weather, check out some of the excitng arts events happening around town! And remember, there's always something to do on EnjoyErie.com!

In our 2007-2008 fiscal year, the Arts Council of Erie distributed over half a million dollars in grants. Your support makes this possible!

View a complete list of our grant recipients here.

 
 
Arts Council of Erie | 3 East 4th Street, Suite 10 | Erie, PA 16507
814-452-3427 | info@artserie.org