Improving Arts Education in Schools
To promote equitable access to high-quality arts education in Oregon, OCF will award $600,000 over two years for arts organizations, schools, and school districts to improve aspects of existing K-12 arts education programming. See our Grantee list.
The arts are an integral part of a well-rounded education. The benefits of arts education are well-documented, varied and wide-ranging, reflecting the diversity of available arts education opportunities.
Arts Education Research
The arts are an integral part of a well-rounded education. The benefits of arts education are well-documented, varied and wide-ranging, reflecting the diversity of available arts education opportunities. Learn more about the importance of arts education and the opportunities for students here:
- A Snapshot of K-12 Arts Education in Oregon. Leonard, Flanagan, Kennedy (2019).
- How the Arts Advance Student Learning. Worcel, Keyes, Naegele (2017).
- Arts Education Navigator: Facts & Figures. Americans for the Arts (2012).