Education - Associations

"The American Alliance for Theatre & Education serves and inspires a growing collective of theatre artists, educators, and scholars committed to transforming young people and communities through the theatre arts."

"Americans for the Arts serves, advances, and leads the network of organizations and individuals who cultivate, promote, sustain, and support the arts in America. Founded in 1960, Americans for the Arts is the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education."

"The Arts Education Partnership, a national network of organizations, is a center within Education Commission of the States dedicated to advancing the arts in education through research, policy and practice."

"The College Art Association (CAA), as the preeminent international leadership organization in the visual arts, promotes these arts and their understanding through advocacy, intellectual engagement, and a commitment to the diversity of practices and practitioners."

"The National Art Education Association (NAEA) advances visual arts education to fulfill human potential and promote global understanding."

"NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers."

"The National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) is a non-profit, membership organization dedicated to advancing dance education centered in the arts."

The National Endowment for the Arts is an independent federal agency that funds, promotes, and provides all Americans with diverse opportunities for arts participation. Teachers and students can research and apply for grants, and can easily download previous arts publications produced by the NEA.

"Vision: For every child in every school to have a well-rounded education that includes a comprehensive, sequential, high-quality program of arts instruction; and for all Florida communities to have broad-based cultural programs available to support lifelong learning in and through the arts"

"The Florida Art Education Association (FAEA) promotes visual arts education in Florida through professional development, service, advancement of knowledge and leadership. FAEA promotes quality instruction in visual arts education conducted by certified instructors of art. FAEA encourages research in art education, holds public discussions, sponsors institutes, conferences and programs; publishes articles, reports and surveys; and works with other related agencies in support of visual arts education."