The agency supports education policy, programs and teaching practice
that embed arts learning in the culture of schools, after school and
within arts organizations and artists. The strongest design and
delivery of arts learning programs happens through effective, sustained
partnerships among classroom teachers, arts teachers, arts organizations
and teaching artists. Sustained involvement between partners over time
strengthens impact and should be encouraged. Arts learning
opportunities for children outside of school time are increasing and the
Commission supports quality programs in these settings. The Commission
also encourages lifelong learning in the arts for all citizens of
Arizona.
Programs are available to schools, arts organizations and teaching
artists across a wide spectrum of opportunity, from initial engagement
to deep involvement over time. Programs are designed to be accessible
to participants new to learning through the arts while providing a
foundation for future engagement. Opportunities for deeper involvement
are available as well for more experienced teachers and artists.
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