Artists in Schools

Vashon Artists-in-Schools launches winter semester

A short history

Celebrating 20 years since its inception in 1988, Vashon Artists-In-Schools has always consisted of passionate and committed individuals who care about keeping the arts integrated into public school curriculum.  Thanks to an ongoing partnership between Vashon Allied Arts and Vashon Island School District and the collaboration between teachers and artists, this program has made art a reality for hundreds of Island children.

 Vashon Artists-in-Schools program has been nationally recognized by the NEA and is now a model for other communities.  Funding support is provided by Washington State Arts Commission, Vashon Island School District, Vashon Partners in Education and ongoing in-kind support by Vashon Allied Arts.

How it works

Island artists are encouraged to submit applications, resumes and/or project proposals for Artists-in-Schools any time.  Artist applications are assembled into an artist roster which is made available to teachers at Chautauqua, McMurray and VHS every fall.  Teachers work directly with artists to complete an application which is turned into the school district office in early December.  Most Artists-in-Schools projects are completed between January and May.

Complete program guidelines and application forms are available online at www.vashonsd.org/vais.  For more information about how to get involved, please contact coordinator, Angela Luetchefeld, 651-6095 or VAA, 463.5131 or email VAIS@VashonAlliedArts.org.