GCAC’s Community Arts Education Program provides programs, information, education and hands-on opportunities for the benefit of young people, community members and professional educators in Columbus.

Thanks to the Franklin County Board of Commissioners for their support of our arts education programs.

Artists-in-Schools
Artists-in-Schools links professional artists and arts groups not only with K-12 schools, but also parks and recreation centers, senior facilities, correctional facilities, hospitals, libraries, other community centers, as well as private sector businesses, organizations and individuals. Artist services may include performances, lectures, workshops, master classes, readings and multi-disciplinary experiences.

We continue to receive significant annual funding from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners to support the Artists-in-Schools program. In 2007, we conducted 551 Artists-in-Schools activities, reaching a total audience of 78,420 people and featuring artists in K-12 schools and non-school venues. Columbus City Schools scheduled 45 of these activities for a total of 12,348 CCS students. 10,170 people attended Artists-in-Schools activities in non-school venues.

The annual Artists Preview Night, a showcase of Artists-in-Schools artists was held Tuesday, September 18 at Veteran’s Memorial. An estimated 400 educators, administrators, artists, students, parents and others participated.