Here are some of the amazing program benefits we are looking forward to:

• Teaching artists will deliver sequential, year‑long lessons aligned with Washington State Arts Learning Standards and Arts SEL standards

• Instruction happens during the school day, reaching all students—not only those with access to extracurricular programs

• Teaching artists collaborate closely with the school and classroom community, building relationships through art-making.

• Art Commons covers supplies for participating grades, freeing some PTA funds to support arts learning school‑wide

This is a multi-impact program:

• Students gain hands‑on arts experiences that build skills like experimentation, persistence, and creative problem‑solving

• Teaching artists receive fair compensation, training, and a stable, year‑long placement

• The Art Docent Program benefits from trained, paid artists who provide consistency, expertise, and support to the many dedicated docents who will continue to serve across the district

• School communities gain a more equitable, sustainable model for arts education