Art in Action Scholarship Fund

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Every child deserves art!

Every child deserves the chance to experience art. While not all schools have the resources, we’re here to help. Our program provides ready-to-teach K-8 lessons, materials like paints and paper, and ongoing educator support. Let us help you make art an integral part of your curriculum.

Since 2016, the Art in Action Scholarship Fund has provided our programs and supplies to 116 classrooms in 40 schools across 19 states every single year.

Scholarship Close April 11, 2025

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Scholarship Close April 11, 2025 〰️

How It Started

Judy Sleeth making a toast and sharing the impact Art in Action has made in 40 years!

In 1982 Judy Sleeth, a parent, teacher, and curriculum developer, was alarmed to find her child’s class and the whole school had no art program. Her passion for art and her belief that children need creative expression led her to write her own lessons. These quickly became popular at local schools because they are easy to teach and the students love them. Soon Art in Action spread nationwide. It became a nonprofit in 1999, and it continues to develop the curriculum and train teachers. It is now an online program, accessible to educators everywhere. Currently reaching 85,000 children in 20+ states, Judy is thrilled that so many children are learning critical-thinking, creativity, self-expression and cultural awareness through art.

Applying for the Scholarship

  • Access to the online grade level curriculum and the Art in Action Program supplements

  • All art materials needed to teach 12 complete lessons

  • Training for every member of the Art in Action teaching team at your school, either in person or via webinar

  • Year-round teaching support

  • Help developing a sustainable plan for art at your school

Included:

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  • Names of a teacher, parent or volunteer who will teach in each classroom awarded

  • Demonstration that lessons have been taught, including surveys, feedback, and reports

  • Completion of a mid-term survey 

  • Completion of a final report 

  • Provide photos and testimonials

Requirements:

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  • K-8 schools not already using the Art in Action program

  • School must be designated Title I or be able to demonstrate need

  • A letter of commitment to teach the program during the award year signed by the applicant and principal 

Eligibility:

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  • Our application cycle closes on
    March 31st, 2025

  • For all questions, please contact Elizabeth Silva at elizabeth@artinaction.org

Application Process:

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