FAQs:
Q: What kind of organization is Arts Partners?
A: Arts Partners is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts-in-education
organization.
Q: What do you mean by arts-in-education?
A: At Arts Partners,
arts-in-education means taking the arts into all areas of the
PreK-12 curriculum (language arts, math,
science,
social studies, etc.). Arts-in-education programs are ones in
which students learn about an art form (visual art, music, dance,
drama,
etc.) while enhancing learning in another area of the curriculum
as well.
Q: Why is it important to integrate the arts into the curriculum?
A: Current research has
found that integrating the arts throughout the learning process,
in addition to teaching dance,
music, theatre
and visual arts, significantly enhances students' cognitive,
personal and social abilities. To read more about current research click
here.
Q: What are some example of arts-in-education programs?
A: By
participating in an Arts Partners artist-led Geometric Name Design
workshop, middle school math students reinforce
their knowledge
of math terms while learning how to create artwork based
on radial symmetry. Other examples include:
- During
an artists’ residency with an Arts Partners musician,
third grade students retell a story through lyric writing,
enhancing both music and language arts skills.
- Reader’s
theater workshops provide an introduction to drama and
an opportunity for students to increase their fluency in reading.
- Students understand more about other cultures as they learn
folkdances from around the world.
Click here to
see the full listing of programs offered.
Q: How can I assist Arts Partners in providing children with
the opportunity to learn in and through the arts?
A: As a nonprofit
organization, we depend on the generosity of supporters
to fund programs and services. Donations are tax
deductible
to the fullest extent allowed by law. For information on how
to donate, click here.
Q: What areas do you serve?
A: Arts Partners currently serves public and private schools
primarily in Wichita and Andover, Kansas. Arts Partners also has
some services
available throughout the state of Kansas, including professional
development workshops.
Q: How can my school/business/club/organization learn more about
Arts Partners?
A: Arts Partners staff members are available for speaking
engagements in Sedgwick and Butler counties and the surrounding
area. If your
group is outside this area, Arts Partners can send you a packet
of information.
Q: How can my Kansas school district, school, or early childhood
center become involved in Arts Partners or Kansas Wolf Trap?
A: Contact: Katie S. Lynn, Executive Director
Arts Partners, Inc.
201 N. Water, Suite 300
Wichita, KS 67202
316-262-4771
katie@artspartnerswichita.org
Q: Do you provide any services to other states?
A: Arts Partners staff members occasionally accept out-of-state
conference speaking engagements and consulting work. For
more information, contact Katie S. Lynn,
Executive Director of Arts Partners.
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