Arts Commission invests in Arts for Learning Indiana to strengthen central Indiana through arts and creativity
Indianapolis, Ind. – Today, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced it has awarded $15,653 to Arts for Learning Indiana, a statewide organization that provides innovative education to schools, libraries and community centers. The funding, through the Arts Organization Support grant program, will be used to support Arts for Learning’s operations.
During its June 14 Quarterly Business Meeting, the Commission approved funding recommendations for the Arts Project Support and Arts Organization Support grant programs. Between the two grant programs, 338 organizations in 77 Indiana counties are receiving funding.
“All across Indiana we have seen the positive impact that investing in arts and creativity has on quality of life,” said Anne Penny Valentine, Chair of the Indiana Arts Commission. “Each of the projects and organizations selected to receive funding are doing exceptional creative work in and for Hoosier communities. The Commission is excited and honored to support the work these organizations are doing to engage the public, develop their communities and encourage creativity across our state.”
Anya Aslanova, Arts for Learning Indiana President and CEO, said, “We are so grateful to Governor Eric Holcomb, the Indiana Arts Commission, State Senator Greg Taylor, State Representative Gregory Porter, U.S. Representative Andre Carson and Senators Todd Young and Mike Braun for their support in helping organizations like ours provide all youth access to an education that is made whole by the arts. This grant allows us the support we need to create a community of equitable learning spaces for all students, no matter their place, race or identity.”
“Art and creativity foster connection and cohesion, support the entrepreneurial spirit communities need to thrive, and help build the kinds of communities where people want to live, work, play, study, and stay,” said Miah Michaelsen, Executive Director of the Indiana Arts Commission. “In every corner of the Hoosier state, public funding for arts and creativity continually proves to be a high-return investment that positively impacts the cultural, economic, and educational climate of Indiana. It is a privilege to support the organizations building stronger Indiana communities through arts and creativity.”
Funding for the Indiana Arts Commission and its programs is provided by the Indiana General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
View the full list of grants awarded.
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About Arts for Learning Indiana
Since 1961, Young Audiences, doing business as Arts for Learning Indiana, has been the premier provider of arts education programs for youth across Indiana. Our programs empower youth and expand their learning through creative arts experiences. Arts for Learning employs more than 50 teaching artists who provide performances, workshops, and residencies to schools, libraries, and community organizations, reaching nearly 40,000 youth every year. We also provide professional development designed to help classroom teachers and teaching artists effectively work together to integrate the arts into any educational environment. Arts for Learning is one of more than 30 affiliates of Young Audiences Arts for Learning, the nation’s largest arts in education learning network. To learn more about Arts for Learning, visit ArtsForLearningIndiana.org.