ALLIED ARTS EDUCATION PROJECT

"Every Child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." - Pablo Picasso

Allied Arts of Whatcom County established the Education Project in 2002. This project has brought together local arts organizations, schools, artists, and art enthusiasts to provide high-quality arts education for Whatcom County students.

Allies Arts Education Project (AAEP) is committed to supporting our community develop equal access arts education programs that create cultural awareness, engage all intelligences, and promote the value of arts as basic education. WE...

1. HELP schools implement state art standards through classroom workshops and residencies.\
2. TRAIN and MENTOR educators.
3. STRENGTHEN community partnerships.
4. ADVOCATE for Arts Education.

Allied Arts Education Project (AAEP) is funded in part by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission and National Endowment for the Arts.

Click here for the AAEP Programs Overview and Instructions

Click here for the AAEP Teaching Artist Roster: Dance, Theatre and Visual Arts

ARTS FOR EVERY STUDENT

Become involved by joining one of four committees:

1. Help develop a local artist resource guide and a system by which to make these resources available to schools and community groups.
2. Assist with the annual Children's Art Walk in downtown Bellingham during early May. Over 4,000 pieces of student art will be exhibited, plus performing arts.
3. Research and plan a local Arts Education Training Institute to address the growing need for professional development in arts education.
4. Support community advocacy for arts education through forums and public events. For information call 360-676-8548 or email us at chris@alliedarts.org.
   

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTING PARTNERS

Allied Arts of Whatcom County, Washington State Arts Commission, Whatcom Museum, Western Washington University, Bellingham School District, Mount Baker School District, Whatcom Community Foundation, Bellingham Arts Commission, Downtown Business Partnership, Bellingham Parks and Recreation.