Arts Education

State Initiatives

Content Area Resources

Professional Learning 

Alabama Art Education Association Annual Conference

Alabama Conference of Theatre Annual Summit

Alabama Music Educators Association Annual Conference

EdCon2024

Summer Institute (Sponsored by AIEA)

Sustaining Artful Instruction and Learning (SAIL) (sponsored by the ALAA)

Super Saturdays (sponsored by AIEA)

Professional Associations

Dance
Alabama Dance Educators Association K12                                                                                                                                          

National Dance Education Organization

Music
Alabama Music Educators Association                                                                                                                                                  

Alabama Bandmasters Association                                                                                                                                                        

Alabama Orchestra Association                                                                                                                                       
Alabama Vocal Association
Alabama Elementary/General Music Association

Theater
Alabama Educational Theatre Association                                                                                                                                             

Alabama Conference of Theatre                                                                                                                                         

ACT Secondary Theatre                                                                                                                                                    

Theatre for Youth

Visual Arts                                                                                                                                                                                            

Alabama Art Education Association                                                                                                                                     

National Art Education Association

Partners
Alabama Institute for Education in the Arts (AIEA)                                                                                                                 

Alabama Arts Alliance

Awards and Grants

Alabama Arts Education Initiative Grants (AAEI)

The Alabama Arts Education Initiative is dedicated to ensuring that all students across the state have access to high-quality, comprehensive arts education programs. The initiative supports the development and implementation of arts instruction that allows students to engage deeply in learning in, about, and through the arts. A well-rounded arts education not only nurtures creativity and self-expression but also equips students with essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation—skills that are vital for success in school and beyond. 

Ins and Outs of Arts Initiative Grants 

Students                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Scholastics Art and Writing Competition 2022                                                                                                                                                       

Young Arts                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Visual Arts Achievement Program                                                                                                                                                                   

Double Exposure                                            

Teachers                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Arts Educators Fellowship

2023 State Superintendent’s Visual Arts Exhibit                                                                                                                                                                

State Superintendents Visual Arts 2023 Winners Slides                                                                                                                               

Capitol Tunes Performance Series                                                                                                                                                                  

Alabama Arts Tag Grant                                                                                                                                                                                        

Arts in Education Grants by the Alabama State Council on the Arts