What is artlook® SWPA?
artlook® SWPA artlook® SWPA is a no-cost, public platform that maps the people, places, and programs supporting arts education in our region. It connects schools, districts, teaching artists, and arts organizations with each other—and with families, funders, and policymakers—bringing together robust, actionable information. Start searching for resources on the live map here:
Watch the video below for a brief introduction to the artlook® SWPA site:
We have resources to guide your experience along the way…
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- For everyone, these step-by-step instructions for how to find what your looking for on artlook® SWPA – whether you want to find arts partners, contact schools, find professional development, access arts education data, will help get you started!
- For schools, this 2-pager outlines who to engage in this work and what to expect your first year!
- For arts partners, our guide for making the most out of your profile is full of tips to help you succeed!
Benefits of the artlook® SWPA community
This is more than a map—it’s a movement. By participating in artlook® SWPA, you’re helping to ensure that every student has access to creative learning that reflects their full humanity. Whether you’re leading from a classroom or a community studio, your work matters—and deserves to be seen.
- Platform: publish information about arts courses, programs, staffing, facilities, and partnerships in one searchable place
- Programs (NEW!): network and share best practices to expand, deepen, and diversify school-based arts partnerships
- Publications (NEW!): receive a personalized report with your data to support program improvement, grant writing, and advocacy
- Participation Stipends (NEW!) – earn a sliding scale stipend from $250-400 when you complete your profile
Join artlook® SWPA
AEC invites new schools and arts partners to join artlook® SWPA. Arts partners include both organizations and individual teaching artists who offer arts education programs and are interested in partnering with schools. Schools and arts partners in the following 11 counties are eligible to join artlook® SWPA: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Washington, and Westmoreland.
What to expect:
- Arts partners can join artlook® SWPA anytime throughout the year, though we encourage you to join and update your profile in advance of the new school year
- Schools and districts must complete a commitment form by July 31 and are then invited to complete their profiles in the fall
- The AEC team offers both live and asynchronous technical assistance to support you along the way!
Have questions?
We have answers! Please reach out to artlook@artsedcollab.org and a staff member will be in touch. Let’s go into the next school year more connected, more creative, and more ready to build something beautiful.
Participating Counties
