Arts Education is Essential, Not Extra For too long we have treated the arts in our schools as an “extra.” So often they are described as the “nice” subject that breaks up the day so that young minds can rest…
Celebrating Arts in Education: Recognizing Excellence in Our Schools
Celebrating Arts in Education: Recognizing Excellence in Our Schools Arts North Carolina is a proud to partner with the various organizations that work with and represent arts educators and advance comprehensive arts education in our state. Each year we honor…
Governor Proclaims Arts in Education Week 2019
Governor Proclaims Arts in Education Week 2019 Arts North Carolina is proud that Governor Roy Cooper has joined in the national celebration and proclaimed September 8-14, 2019 as Arts in Education Week in North Carolina. Please tell the Governor…
Get Ready for National Arts in Education Week
Get Ready for National Arts in Education Week Now that our students are back to school, it is time to GET READY because September 8-14 is National Arts in Education Week! This is our opportunity as nation to advocate and…
CALL TO ACTION: $0 from Senate- $1M from House- ACT NOW!
CALL TO ACTION: $0 from Senate- $1M from House- ACT NOW! The NC Senate announced its budget recommendations which included NO additional funds for NC Arts Council grants and NO Arts High School Graduation Requirement. Now the Budget moves to…