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Customized professional learning support
How can AEC support you this year? We have expertise in the national core arts standards, curriculum writing, arts integration, SEL, culturally responsive practices, program evaluation and more. Book a 15-minute conversation with Yael to get started!
Check out artlook® SWPA to find new arts partnerships this school year
artlook® SWPA is a free online hub created to help educators in our region immerse young people in powerful, personally relevant arts learning opportunities.
Are you a teacher looking for a field trip? Check out this 1 min video to get started!
Are you a principal looking for PD? Check out this 1 min video to get started!
Go to swpa.artlookmap.com today to start your customized search for regional arts partners!
Employment
Education and Museum Manager | Neighborhood North Museum of Play
NN is looking to support a key staffposition: An Education and Museum Manager position to oversee the strategic planning for programming and floor operations effectiveness, efficiency and success in delivering quality visitor experiences, including family and group visits such as field-trips.
Maker Space Coordinator | Neighborhood North Museum of Play
The Makerspace Coordinator reports directly to the Education and Museum Manager and is responsible for working with the Education Team to grow this important museum program. The Coordinator works with the Education Manager to plan, implement, promote and evaluate arts and makerspace programs for patrons of all ages.
Executive director | Attack Theatre
Attack Theatre is entering a new phase of growth and leadership, guided by a commitment to artistic excellence and long-term sustainability as it searches for a visionary and highly operational Executive Director that will report to the board of directors.
Various arts teaching positions | Propel Charter Schools
See various open positions, including music, art, and phys. ed. teachers, and site based creative arts classroom advisors.
Part-time Assemble Teacher | Assemble
Assemble needs a part-time Assemble Teacher. If you need assistance to fully participate in the application or the interview process, or have questions, reach out to nina@assemblepgh.org.
Professional Learning and Networking
The International Association of Blacks in Dance Conference | Hill Dance Academy Theatre
January 22-26, 2025, Pittsburgh, PA
The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) hosts its 35th Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance – The Bridges We Build: From Revolution to Legacy – in partnership with Hill Dance Academy Theatre.
Strengthening Our Roots | Pennsylvania Music Education Association
April 9-12, 2025, Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, the Poconos
In 2025, PMEA returns to Kalahari Resorts in the Pocono Mountains for the Annual Spring Conference. Come, and engage with all attendees through sessions, performances, and social opportunities that bring us together “Strengthening our Roots.” Through this experience, we can reach out to our branches of music education with new exciting ideas.
Funding
The Grable Foundation endeavors to improve the lives of children and youth in the greater Pittsburgh region, with attention to kids whose opportunities are limited due to economic circumstances. Applications are welcome every four months.
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts grant opportunities
The PCA supports a range of arts and cultural activities and organizations via a number of programs and opportunities.
National Endowment for the Arts grants
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is proud to support the nation’s arts sector with grant opportunities so that together we can help everyone live more artful lives.
Guide to Accessing Federal Funds for Arts Ed, PMEA
The PMEA is a resource to explain what federal funds are available, provide some examples of ways to use them, and show you how to make the ask for these funds in your school.
Guide to Using Title IV Funding to Support Arts Ed, PMEA
With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), new funding opportunities are available that could directly benefit music education. One of those is in Title IV of the law and known as Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants (SSAEG). ESSA eliminated what we knew as “core” academic subjects and created what we now know as “well-rounded” subject areas. Music has, for the first time, been called out in federal law as a well-rounded subject. The SSAEG grants are designed to be used to ensure a well-rounded education and that means music is a part of it.
Advocacy
Arts Ed Advocacy Toolkit | Arts ARE Education
This toolkit includes current school year talking points, school board resolution language, a parent/caregiver letter template, and more!
New Dear Colleague Letter | U. S. Department of Education
Last week, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) released a Dear Colleague letter to clarify federal funding opportunities for arts education within the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The release of this Dear Colleague letter reflects ED’s ongoing commitment to arts education. With this guidance, arts educators and administrators have the necessary clarity to fully realize the opportunity that ESSA presents to include the arts as a part of a well-rounded education.