The arts are a powerful means of expression – an integral part of a child’s education and a way to engage the creative potential of adults. The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ (PCA) Arts in Education (AIE) Division recognizes the power of the arts, and is committed to nurturing it in schools and community settings.

The mission of the PCA is to foster the excellence, diversity and vitality of the arts in Pennsylvania and to broaden the availability and appreciation of those arts throughout the state. AIE provides funding for arts-in-education residencies, maintains the Pennsylvania Directory of Artists in Education, and offers professional development opportunities for artists and educators.

The program works with and through a network of AIE Partners comprised of local and regional arts organizations to support quality arts education programs. Funded activities take the form of artist residencies in schools and community settings.

Funding is available to public and private schools, childcare centers, senior centers, units of government, other non-profit, tax-exempt organizations, and other institutions in Pennsylvania. Proposals for funding are evaluated by competitive peer review processes.

For quick reference information about the AIE program, view and print the AIE Fact Sheet (PDF).

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