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September 12-18 is national Arts in Education Week

Highlighting the essential role of the arts for all students and demonstrating their understanding that the arts are a vital part of a well-balanced, engaging and equitable education, Congress has designated the second week of September as National Arts in Education Week.

Seattle “purr[s] with jazz,” says the New York Times

Seattle’s thriving and dynamic jazz scene, galvanized by award-winning high school jazz ensembles and increasingly developing its own signature sound, caught the attention of the New York Times yesterday.

Learn to engage your audience – Aug. 26/27

The Washington State Arts Commission and The Wallace Foundation invite you to attend an Arts Participation Leadership Initiative learning opportunity August 26-27 at Seattle Center’s McCaw Hall. Designed for arts managers, board members, artists and volunteers, the event features a forum and workshops that explore emerging practices in audience engagement.

Participate in Arts Education Month

May is Arts Education Month in Washington, and Mayor McGinn has issued a proclamation to celebrate. And ArtsEd Washington has put together a list of ways you can participate and advocate for the arts in your school district.

Arts training an investment in our youth

The arts are a powerful tool for inspiring our young people. Arts training encourages creative thinking and instills self-confidence – important ingredients for cultivating Seattle’s next generation of engaged citizens.

Listen up: we talked arts ed with school board candidates

We sat down with the five candidates for Seattle School Board and asked them a series of questions about arts education. Hear what they have to say about the role of the arts in closing the achievement gap and boosting graduation rates, their arts experiences as kids and their views… [ Keep reading ]