FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 12, 2006

Arts Integration Grants Available – Apply by October 30

(Syracuse) Arts-in-education art$TART grants are available to fund Central New York schools that use the arts to support school curricula by developing partnerships with community artists and/or cultural organizations.

All K – 12 public and private schools in nine CNY counties (Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Onondaga, Oswego, and St. Lawrence) are eligible to apply for the grants, which award up to $2500 in matching funds.

The grant application is available online at www.arts4ed.org. The deadline for applications is October 30.

There will be a grant orientation session on Wednesday, September 27th, 3:30-5:00 at the Everson Museum to help simplify the application process. If there is sufficient interest, other orientation sessions can be held. If you are interested in the September 27th session, or in scheduling a session at another location, call Sue at Partners for Arts Education at 315 234 9911, or email Sue.

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Partners for Arts Education inspires learning and leadership for arts in education in Central New York and throughout New York State. We provide funding and support to deepen and enrich educational experiences in and through the arts for students, teachers and artists.

Partners for Arts Education
Delavan Center Suite 221  501 W. Fayette St.  Syracuse, NY  13202
315.234.9911  info@arts4ed.org  www.arts4ed.org

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