Alliance Programs & Projects

Local Advocacy Network Project
The Local Advocacy Network Project empowers communities across California to advocate for arts education on a state and local level. Through the program, the Alliance convenes business, community, education, parent, and arts organization leaders to identify common concerns and goals for their region. We use our advocacy expertise to build capacity in these communities and help them start and sustain successful advocacy efforts. Learn more about the Local Advocacy Network Project.

A Coach in Every Corner
Recognized for its expertise in assisting schools and school districts assess needs and develop arts education plans, the Alliance is establishing a cadre of Arts Education Planning Coaches to provide customized technical assistance to districts throughout the state to guide each district toward the adoption and implementation of a district-wide, long-range budgeted plan for arts education. (Go to Coach in Every Corner page)

Community Arts Education Project
The Community Arts Education Project is designed to help parents, local schools and school districts to work together to determine the current status of arts education. It will help provide communities with accurate information about arts education and enable parents to advocate for quality arts programs in their schools. (Go to CAEP page)

KCAAEN and NSBA Award
The Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education (KCAAEN) and the National School Boards Association (NSBA) provide an annual award to a school board that has demonstrated support for and commitment to high-quality arts education in its school district, community, state or special jurisdiction. This national award recognizes districts that have included all four major artistic disciplines - visual arts, music, theater, and dance in their programs. (click here for guidelines) (click here for a nomination form) Deadline for submissions is December 1, 2009. Completed applications must be submitted to California Alliance for Arts Education, 495 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101.

The Kennedy Center/National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute
The Kennedy Center/National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute is a 4-week summer music program at the John F. Kennedy Center for the performing Arts in Washington, DC, for student instrumentalists. The program is designed for serious music students. (Application Form) (Financial Aid Form)

The Kennedy Center Schools of Excellence In Arts Education Award
The Schools of Excellence in Arts Education award, administered at the state level by the California Alliance for Arts Education and at the national level by the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network (KCAAEN), honors schools that have done an outstanding job of making the arts essential to the education of their students. Deadline for Submissions is March 1, 2010. (Go to Schools of Excellence )