Be a part of our grantmaking process! Are you a potential panelist? We're looking for panelists to serve on the 2016 peer review panels for our grant programs. Panelists are an integral part of the process that supports the creative voices of California. We are looking for individuals who have in-depth professional experiences in the arts, arts education, arts administration, arts in juvenile justice, and/or related fields, to come to Sacramento to review and rank grant applications. In addition to well-established members of the arts and culture world, young professionals are encouraged to apply. Great effort is made to create diverse panels representing various geographic areas, organization size, ethnicity, gender, and areas of expertise. Apply by January 4th! MORE >>
Huge Arts Education Win in U.S. Congress This WeekHere's something a lot of us have been urging: American schools' emphasis on STEM may officially turn to STEAM -- Science, Technology, Engineering, **Arts** and Math! In the midst of the biggest shakeup of federal education law in over a decade, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) successfully added an amendment today to the rewrite of the nation's Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) legislation that will integrate the arts into STEM education (science, technology, engineering and math).This is of particular significance because her amendment was unanimously adopted by voice vote by the joint House-Senate Conference Committee during today's mark-up of the final ESEA bill. Read the full story from Americans for the Arts. MORE >>
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