What’s Happened. What’s Next!

Arts Partners continues to move forward. In the past month, the purpose statement has been solidified and a governance structure determined.

Please join us for an update on this new regional arts education initiative and learn how you can become involved in the actual program design, implementation and communication. Gina Thorsen, one of our mentors from Big Thought in Dallas, TX, will be on hand for the launch of this crucial next step.

Arts Partners Update Meeting
Tuesday, March 4th
4:00 – 5:30 pm
Northwest Children's Theater
1819 NW Everett Street ~ Portland
(limited parking in lot at NW 19th & Flanders)

RSVP appreciated: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/100556768

“Arts Education Touted as Key to U.S. Innovation Agenda”

Following the release of national poll results, Education Week reports an emerging agenda to promote imagination and innovation as key outcomes of learning. Commissioned by the Arts Education Partnership, the poll substantiates the importance of arts education in addressing this need. In addition, AEP has launched the Imagine Nation, a new website providing information and resources to support arts in education including the Dallas Arts Learning Initiative managed by Big Thought. How might this movement support our regional efforts?