arts education

Washington State Teaching Artist Training Lab Opportunities

Washington State Teaching Artist Training Lab (or TATLab for short) has shared a schedule of exciting upcoming events, including a virtual Community of Practice peer group on Wednesday, March 4 from 6:00-7:00p.m.

Other upcoming events (and sign-up links) include:

Community of Practice virtual sessions on Friday, May 8 from 3:00-4:00p.m. & Wednesday, July 22 from 5:30-6:30p.m.
The Business of Being a Teaching Artist on June 10 from 4-6:30p.m. (registration opens soon)

Attendees can expect to exchange feedback with fellow teaching artists during the Community of Practice meetings, and to expand your business knowledge in the The Business of Being a Teaching Artist meeting.

By AAWC|2026-02-27T13:48:03-08:00February 27th, 2026|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: Art As Business, arts education, workshop|

Gabriel’s Art Kids: Procession of the Species Parade May 3rd

Gabriel’s Art Kids’ Procession of the Species is coming to Downtown Bellingham early this May! Take a look at the information they’ve provided:

✨ Join the Magic: Procession of the Species Returns to Bellingham! ✨
When: May 3, 2025 | Where: Downtown Bellingham, WA
Parade Starts at 2 PM | Festival at Maritime Heritage Park (2–5 PM)

Calling all nature lovers, artists, and community champions! The beloved Procession of the Species is back, and YOU’RE invited to be part of this vibrant celebration of art, ecology, and togetherness. Whether you’re marching in the parade, crafting a costume, or cheering from the sidelines, this day is all about joy, creativity, and our connection to the natural world.

How to Get Involved:
(All info and links at: Gabriel’s Art Kids ) https://www.gabrielsartkids.com/

1️⃣ JOIN THE PARADE
Create a wildlife-inspired costume, bring your family, and march with us! Registration is FREE and ensures updates on craft days, route details, and more.
Sign Up Here: Parade Registration https://form.jotform.com/250425244383150

2️⃣ BECOME A COMMUNITY PARTNER
Local businesses and organizations: Collaborate with us! Offer discounts, host a booth, or donate supplies. Let’s make magic together!
Partner Form: Community Partnership https://form.jotform.com/250285529665062

3️⃣ VOLUNTEER
Help bring this event to life! From craft days to parade logistics, we need your energy.
Volunteer Interest Form: Volunteer Here https://www.gabrielsartkids.com/gakcollab.html

By AAWC|2025-04-18T13:39:38-07:00April 18th, 2025|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: art, arts education, community, community event, Event, events, kids art, Performance, youth art|

Teaching Artists Professional Development

from ArtsWA –

ArtsWA partners with OSPI and the Pacific Northwest Ballet to build a community of practice for teaching artists working across the state. We encourage arts educators in your communities to join us for this year’s Washington State Teaching Artist Training Lab (TAT Lab) cohort!

Learn more about TAT Lab: https://www.arts.wa.gov/tat-lab/

Teaching artists can apply:

Deadline to apply: Monday, September 16, 2024

Apply to the program and register for an Info Session: https://www.arts.wa.gov/tat-lab/

Organizations can sponsor an arts educator:

Deadline to sponsor: Monday, September 16, 2024

Sponsor a teaching artist here: TAT Lab Core Program Organizational Sponsorship Form

(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSco885NMR_ckusDIsPWFDMkJdbavd2XOF_3UY76Z6VJNq2Ojg/viewform)

Nominate a teaching artist (or yourself) for a R.I.S.E Award:

Deadline to nominate: Monday, September 16, 2024

Nominate a teaching artist here:

Other: The R.I.S.E. Award Nomination Form

(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScH1HYeS54fvWr6Mh46H2YMks1AxxVslMyvyiMg5IvXilwnnA/viewform)

Self: TAT Lab Core Program Application 2024-2025: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TAT2025

TAT Lab is a statewide community working at the intersections of arts, PreK-12 education, and teaching artistry. We provide workshops and resources to teaching artists and arts educators across Washington State. TAT Lab welcomes arts educators with all identities who teach in many different contexts and work in any arts discipline.

There are 2 remaining info sessions about the TAT Lab Core Program. Learn more about this professional development program for teaching artists and arts educators. Join us for virtual Q&A sessions led by TAT Lab staff and faculty.

Wed. Sept. 11, 6pm | Info Session #5: Learn more about the Teaching Artist R.I.S.E. Award

Thurs. Sept. 12, 1pm| Info Session #6

Questions? Contact TATLab@PNB.org

By AAWC|2024-09-06T19:01:21-07:00September 6th, 2024|Categories: AAWC Blog, Art News 360, Arts Education, community news|Tags: arts education, Arts Education Program, ArtsWA, professional development, teaching art|

Since Time Immemorial Curriculum and Art Connections (K-5)

Michelle DeAsis, Teaching students Cedar Bracelet making

Jason LaClair teaching students Coast Salish Art forms

Allied Arts is partnering with Northwest Educational Services District 189 through the Clime-Time Program, to provide professional learning and indigenous art experiences to participating K-5 teachers in Whatcom County. Classroom Teachers will learn more about art as an “other way of knowing and communicating” that they will be able to expand upon in future years. Additional information will be available on the AAWC website when available!

By AAWC|2024-09-06T15:15:19-07:00September 6th, 2024|Categories: AAWC Blog, Art News 360, Arts Education|Tags: anacortes, art class, art classes, arts education, Arts Education Program|

Fall Art Classes at Bellingham ART!

from BellinghamART:

Our fall schedule has launched! Sign up today for fall classes!

BellinghamART has just launched our fall schedule and registration. We offer after school (or after work) classes for ages 4.5 all the way to adults. When you sign up for fall classes, you are signing up to attend class from the end of September through the beginning of December (10 classes). During that time period we will get a chance to work on our skills, learn new techniques, try new materials, and meet some new friends. All materials provided.

Check out our new classes this year including an intro to acrylic painting class for teens, a studio watercolor class, and a class specially for homeschoolers.
Spots go quick! Sign up today!

By AAWC|2024-09-06T15:06:38-07:00August 14th, 2024|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: art, art class, art classes, arts education, Bellingham, class, community|

Give Big for Allied Arts!

On May 7th & 8th help us raise $30,000 to support the expansion of Since Time Immemorial teaching artists in Whatcom County. Since Time Immemorial curriculum has been required in Washington state public schools since 2015. Our teaching artists, including Jason LaClair and Michelle DeAsis, have been working with Bellingham schools to implement hands-on curriculum to connect students with local indigenous history, art and culture. Money raised will help us hire additional teaching artists and bring them to more schools throughout the county.

Donate today here!

By AAWC|2024-05-05T17:47:14-07:00May 5th, 2024|Categories: AAWC Blog, Art News 360, Arts Education, community news|Tags: arts education, charitable giving, cultural education, donation drive, indigenous artists, Support Allied Arts, Time Immemorial|