Arts Education Projects The Arts Education Project Grant offers funding to to individuals and organizations for projects that provide students training and exposure in a number of artistic disciplines. The projects should reinforce the importance of the arts as part of quality education, be consistent with current DC Public Schools Content Standards, and address the needs of the targeted community. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, artist residencies, workshops, professional development for teachers, curriculum integration projects, performances, and new venues for artistic expression. Projects are funded in two categories: curriculum-based and community-based. The application deadline for FY 2009 Arts Education Projects is Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 7 pm. Curriculum-Based Projects take place primarily during the traditional school day (8:45 am to 3:15 pm), although the project may take place at a location other than a school. The evaluation criteria for Curriculum-Based projects emphasize curriculum-based projects, as well as artistic merit and community involvement. Community-Based Projects take place beyond traditional school hours—that is, early morning, late afternoon, weekends and during the summer. Out-of-School Time projects emphasize community impact and involvement, in addition to artistic and educational merit and may take place at school sites. Workshops The Commission hosts a series of workshops to assist individuals and organizations in preparing applications and strongly encourages that all applicants attend a workshop prior to submitting a proposal. No prior reservations are required to attend workshops. Workshops are held in several different facilities in Washington, DC. View directions to workshop locations. Arts Education Projects workshops will be held: Friday, May 9, 2008 DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Noon-1:30 pm Tuesday, May 20, 2008 DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities 6-7:30 pm Download the FY 2009 Arts Education Projects Guidelines.* Go to the application, budget and W-9 forms. For more information, please email Joe Angel Babb or call (202) 724-5613. View Arts Education Projects funded in FY 05*  View Arts Education Projects funded in FY 06* * This document is presented in Portable Document Format (PDF) and a PDF reader is required for viewing. Download a PDF reader or learn more about PDFs.