Emphasize hands-on instruction. The primary goal is to involve K-12 pupils directly in the acquisition of arts knowledge and skills, while creating art.

Respond to the individual needs of each classroom. School teachers are actively involved in the definition of their ArtsBridge projects, designed based on their classroom needs.

Integrate the arts into the school day by “bridging” projects to other subjects in the curriculum.

Support undergraduate Lawrence University students by providing financial support, in return for their offering instruction in K-12 classrooms.

Contribute to the professional development of teachers. As ArtsBridge scholars involve their teachers and document their lesson plans, teachers can continue to link art projects to their curriculum after the initial project has ended.

Involve the community in which the program works. Developing better arts education in public schools will build a lasting positive legacy in the community.

Document work by completing observation reports along with teacher and scholar evaluations, as means of assessment.

Focus efforts on all public schools, and works to promote access to higher education for all children.

“ArtsBridge is a model for bringing together the schools and universities for the good of all. We greatly admire the program and wish to help actively promulgate it as a national model.”
Robert Weisbuch, President Woodrow Wilson Foundation

Lawrence University
P.O Box 599
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 832-6523
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