Arts Learning
The Wyoming Arts Council is committed to advancing arts education across the state by supporting meaningful arts learning experiences in both schools and community settings. Through high-quality arts engagement, integration, and exploration, the Arts Council empowers learners of all ages and backgrounds to express themselves, deepen cultural understanding, and build stronger communities.
Arts learning provides the knowledge and skills needed to participate in the arts throughout a lifetime. It enhances literacy, fosters creative thinking, and strengthens connections between the arts, education, and community life.
The Arts Council promotes creativity through grants, educational outreach, partnerships with schools and organizations, and resources for arts educators.
Grant Opportunities for Arts Education
The Wyoming Arts Council offers grant funding to help schools and organizations enrich their arts programming. Funding may support:
- Artist residencies or performances
- Equipment purchases to grow or enhance arts programs
- After-school or summer arts programs
- Revitalization of inactive arts initiatives
For School Districts
School districts may apply for a Community Support Grant, which can fund multiple programs across schools or be tailored to the needs of a single school or student population. Depending on community size, some districts may also qualify for the Arts Access Grant. While the Council expects basic arts instruction to be provided as required by law, it also supports the launch or revitalization of innovative arts education efforts.
For Organizations
Nonprofits, arts centers, senior centers, and other organizations may apply for funding to support arts education programs, including in-school activities, after-school classes, community workshops, or artist-led summer camps. Organizations with ongoing programs should apply for the Community Support Grant.
Learn more about the Wyoming Arts Council grant opportunities here.
Arts Education Resources
The Wyoming Arts Council provides resources to help educators, administrators, and organizations enhance arts learning experiences across grade levels and disciplines.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Toolkit
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed by President Obama on December 10, 2015. It reauthorized the 50-year-old Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), creating a long-term, stable federal policy that gives states additional flexibility and encourages innovation, while at the same time holding states accountable for results. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was signed into law in 1965 by President Lyndon Baines Johnson, who believed that “full educational opportunity” should be “our first national goal.”
Handouts
Arts Education Associations
Wyoming Jazz Educators Association
The Wyoming Jazz Educators Association is dedicated to promoting and supporting jazz education in Wyoming. The organization primarily focuses on activities that enhance the learning and performance opportunities for students and educators.
President
Steve Oakley
soakley@ccsd1schools.net
http://www.wyojazz.org/home.html
Wyoming Music Educators Association
This association is for Wyoming music educators of all levels. The organization distributes important information about All State Music and is used to request information and talk about issues of interest.
Executive Director
Brent Rose
manager@wyomea.org
Website: https://wyomea.org/
Wyoming Secondary Art Educators
The WSAEA’s mission is to promote quality education in art for all Wyoming students through the advancement of the secondary state art symposium, teacher in-service, communication and professional development.
President
Josh Dillinger
president.wsaea@gmail.com
https://www.wsaea.com/
Wyoming Art Education Association
The mission of WYAEA is to promote opportunities for Visual Art educators in Wyoming to connect, collaborate and network through a variety of venues and professional development opportunities.
President
Cynthia Bruder
wyaea.president@gmail.com
https://sites.google.com/view/wyaea/home?authuser=0
Wyoming Thespians
Wyoming Thespians is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and advocating for quality high school theatre arts education.
Executive Directors
Bradlee Skinner: bradlee.skinner@swcsd2.org
Zach Schneider: zach_schneider@natronaschools.org
https://www.facebook.com/wyomingsecondarytheatre/
