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Arts Education Programs & Services for Educators

Artists help kids see the world around them in a whole new way. By offering services to professional educators and artists, and by connecting local artists with schools and community groups, the Greater Columbus Arts Council helps to enrich the lives of central Ohio's children.

Our Community Arts Education Program has four main components:

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. More than 100,000 people each year are exposed to the arts through an Artists-in-Schools program.

Art in the House

With Art in the House, GCAC – in partnership with the renowned TRANSIT ARTS and the Columbus Federation of Settlements – provides a comprehensive network of educational arts-based opportunities for youth ages 5 to 19 and their families during out-of-school hours such as late afternoons, evenings, weekends and during the summer.

Children of the Future

Since its inception in 1995, Children of the Future has provided fun, safe, and educational arts activities for over 15,000 Columbus children ages 5-14. The after-school programming is free and available at selected 21st Century Community Learning Center sites operated by the Columbus City Schools. The Community Arts Education staff coordinates Children of the Future in cooperation with a multitude of program partners, including the Columbus City Schools and The Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing and Cultural Arts Complex.

ARTS CLASSifieds

ARTS CLASSifieds is a comprehensive, searchable online directory of arts classes and educational programs offered throughout Franklin County.

Professional Development in Arts Integration

The Professional Development In Arts Integration program, a Columbus City Schools project conducted with local partners GCAC, BalletMet Columbus, Opera Columbus and the Jazz Arts Group, is a national model for professional development for educators and teaching artists.