Advocates worried about competitive school grants - Legislative Gazette

Advocates worried about competitive school grants Legislative Gazette "Our children are in need of nourishment in the name of art, music, college prep courses, after school programs and technology. Who is going to choose which of them gets fed?" The Board of Regents had suggested 76 percent of formula-based aid be ... and more »

February activities, grant announced at NRT of Easton - Wicked Local

February activities, grant announced at NRT of Easton Wicked Local The NRT was selected from hundreds of applications because of their dedication to providing hands-on environmental education opportunities and their commitment to engaging the community in outdoor activities. In the final grant cycle of 2011, ...

Arts Notes: News from the First Coast arts community - Florida Times-Union

Arts Notes: News from the First Coast arts community Florida Times-Union The grant will enable the Cultural Council to make grants to public school teachers through the Arts Education Enrichment Grant Program; promote the newly developed Art in Public Places curriculum for grades 6-12; and offer theater workshops and ... and more »

Marc Bamuthi Joseph: Oakland artist, curator of "creative ecosystems" - Contra Costa Times

Marc Bamuthi Joseph: Oakland artist, curator of "creative ecosystems" Contra Costa Times ... grants $75000 to independent artists who are "challenging and transforming art, their respective disciplines and society." Joseph, 36, has built his critically acclaimed brand of urban theater against a backdrop of curation, education and youth ... and more »

Grants boost local youth art programs - Coast Weekend

Grants boost local youth art programs Coast Weekend ASTORIA - Astoria Visual Arts is the recipient of two generous private contributions in support of youth arts education. "We are delighted at this opportunity to strengthen our youth arts program," said AVA president Larry Taylor. and more »