This document discusses supporting art programs in schools. It provides statistics showing that art programs are being cut from many schools due to budget cuts. Research shows that art programs benefit students by expanding their minds and increasing attendance and graduation rates. The document proposes advocating for art programs by talking to school administrators and local arts organizations, fundraising to support school art supplies and programs, and donating to help schools and students in need. It lists several nonprofit organizations that support art, music, theatre and arts education. The overall goal is to better integrate the arts into education and society.

1. Dazzling
Dozen
“Open up a child’s heart and continue with the arts.”
Our group started off to an amazing
connection and immediately knew
our name with the jokes made by
our counselor Joe, being a baker’s
dozen. All unique, but with the same
quality and overall goal.

2. Elevator Pitch
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we
grow up.” Pablo Picasso knew that art was important for people of all ages to
be able to flourish, as did Benjamin Franklin. Franklin characterized the arts
as ‘an essential component’ of his ideal education back in 1749. So the
question has to be asked, why is there not a bigger focus on the arts today?
And why is there not more of a push for students to pursue a career in the
arts? The goal of our project is that the art programs are integrated into
school so that art itself becomes better integrated into society.

3. The Overall Vision
We want teenagers with a love for the arts to have support throughout
primary school, and continuing onto college, and farther.

4. Statistics - Art programs in school
� In the early 1900’s, half of American schools had no art or music teachers
because of budget cuts which cause art programs to be cut first because
there are no standardized testing involved
� In Los Angeles, 33% of teachers were let go and 50% of art classes
disappeared
� 26.2% of African American students had no access to art classes in 2015

5. Art Programs
Research
� Children need art programs because when
they are introduced to art it allows their
minds to expand to different places then just
normal subjects
� Kids who also participate in art attend
school more often
� 50% of the poorest public schools don't even
have an art room

6. Nonprofits for the Arts
� Many of the non-profit organizations for the
arts in the United States work to support rising
and skilled artists in public schools and beyond.
1. Creative Capital Foundation (1999): Support
innovative and adventurous artists across the
country.
2. National Endowment of the Arts (1965):
Supports the creative capacity of U.S.
communities through diverse opportunities.
3. New York Foundation for the Arts (1971):
Supports emerging and skilled artists in their
creative lives

7. � Schools with music programs have an estimated 90.2% graduation and 93.9%
attendance rates
� Schools without music education have an average 72.9% graduation and
84.9% attendance rates
� In a survey of 500 schools in England, music was compulsory for 13 to 14-
year-olds in 84% of schools in 2012-13, while a recent survey found it was
compulsory in just 47.5%
Teen Music Research

8. Non-Profit Organizations for Music
� Non-profit music organizations in the United States
work to provide musical opportunities for children,
teenagers, and adults from all walks of life.
1. VH1 Save the Music Foundation (1955): Helps
communities realize their full potentials through the
power of music.
2. Fender Music Foundation (2005): Grants musical
instruments and equipment to the underprivileged
and mentally disabled.
3. Music Unites (2009): Supports the development of
music programs at high-risk public schools.

9. Theatre Research
� 90% of elementary schools don’t have any dance
or drama teachers
� Theatre is a chance to create change and to use it
as a tool for healing
� It helps a lot of teens become more comfortable
with being vulnerable

10. Nonprofit Partners for Theatre
� All of these organizations raise
awareness for theatre education
and help support those who need
the money or resources after
graduating high school. This
allows high schoolers to explore
the world of theatre and high
school alumni to pursue a future
with their passions.
1. Educational Theatre Association; EdTA
(1929)— “provides financial support to
enhance excellence in theatre education and to
expand access to K-12 school theatre programs
for every child.”
2. Theatre Communications Group; TCG
(1961)- “strengthen, nurture, and promote the
professional nonprofit theatre.”
3. Roundabout Theatre Company (1965)-
”Bring to life award-winning productions on
our stages and transformational educational
experiences in NYC and beyond.”

11. Action Plan
� We can start by talking to our local community schools by pitching our ideas
to the music involved parents, staff and boosters (parents or local people
who support the arts in schools) to help with fundraisers and any arts
program
� We can also pitch our ideas to all organizations that support the arts, asking
them for support with donations of clothing for theatre, supplies for arts,
instruments and grants
� Students can raise fundraisers to start raising money locally for schools and
even families who can’t be supported at home
� EVEN YOU, can help, and donate to local schools and help raise awareness
to the schools in your community and state

12. Jingle
Twinkle, twinkle little stars
Children can go really far
Let them be who they are
Everybody do your part
Open up the children’s hearts
Let them express through the arts

13. Works Cited
https://www.roundabouttheatre.org/
https://www.arts.gov/grants/apply-for-a-grant
https://www.kappanonline.org/gregory-lets-get-rid-art-education-schools/
https://educationaltheatrefoundation.org/about-etf/
http://www.edufundingpartners.com/2017/07/17/working-keep-arts-public-schools/
https://tinyurl.com/yy9xwp3j
https://www.arts.gov
https://www.nyfa.org
https://www.savethemusic.org
https://www.fender.com/pages/play-music-foundation
http://www.musicunites.org
https://creative-capital.org/

14. Works Cited (Cont.)
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2018/oct/10/music-disappearing-school-curriculum-england-
survey-gcse-a-level
https://www.childrensmusicworkshop.com/advocacy/factsandstatistics/
https://www.nammfoundation.org/articles/2014-06-09/POSITIVE-INFLUENCE-PLAYING-MUSIC-YOUTH
https://www.giveanote.org/media/2017/09/The-Status-of-Music-Education-in-US-Public-Schools-
2017_reduced.pdf
https://www.americansforthearts.org/by-program/networks-and-councils/arts-education-network/tools-
resources/arts-ed-navigator/facts-figures