posted August 18, 2008
Allied Arts will hold its annual Arts Education Expo for local educators and the general public on Thursday, Aug. 28, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Hunter Museum of American Art. The Arts Education Expo is also a special edition of the regular Hunter Happens series held on Thursday evenings. Local artists and representatives from local arts organizations will be at the Expo to share information about programs and services that enhance student learning.
"Local arts organizations and artists have developed 200 programs available to schools that engage students in the arts and enhance the overall curriculum," said Rodney Van Valkenburg, director of Arts Education at Allied Arts. "The Arts Education Expo has been a popular event to kick-off the school year and enables teachers and arts educators to meet and discuss outstanding opportunities for students in the spectacular surroundings of the Hunter Museum."
This year Allied Arts will provide artist residency grants, and student ticket subsidies as well as funding to the 13 elementary schools participating in the Allied Arts School Program. Funding for the student ticket subsidies is provided to public schools by the Tennessee General Assembly and administered in cooperation with the Tennessee Arts Commission and Allied Arts. Grant information will be able at the event.
The Arts Education Expo is free and open to public, private and home school educators and includes refreshments. For more information about the Arts Education Expo and other arts education opportunities, contact Allied Arts at 756-2787.
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