ATTN TEACHERS

SMAHC Grant Program Encourages Art Study for Educators

This program which was originally piloted in 2004 is designed to encourage educators, K-12 classroom teachers, as well as private arts teachers in the SMAHC region to study how to better deliver the arts to their students.  Teachers may apply for reimbursement for up to $500 for registration fees and/or tuition, as well as other related costs (books, materials, mileage, meals & lodging when appropriate) to attend classes, workshops or seminars that will provide them with the tools to deliver arts in their classrooms.  Classes may be in any art discipline (i.e. visual, music, literature, film, dance, media arts, theatre, etc.).  Class may be for credit or non-credit.  We especially encourage non-art educators who are expected to teach art in the classroom to apply for this grant. 

The deadline for applying for this grant is May 1, 2008.  Activities cannot take place before June 1, 2008.  Grants will be awarded at the May 27, 2008 SMAHC Board Meeting.  Guidelines will be available for download on the SMAHC web site by April 1, 2008.  If you have any questions, call the SMAHC office at 1-800-622-5284.  This program is made possible through funding from the McKnight Foundation.