Rural Arts Initiative Project
Launched in 2022, RAI enhances arts education in rural Alaska, partnering with five pilot districts—Alaska Gateway, Lower Kuskokwim, Lower Yukon, Haines, and Nome. This initiative empowers local leaders to design culturally relevant arts education, expanding learning opportunities both during and beyond the school day.
AK Arts Education Data Project
Arts Education Data Project: This project, funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, addresses the need for comprehensive data on arts education access, equity, and quality in Alaska. In phase a cross-sector team developed a detailed Logic Model. In Phase Two, the statewide survey was refined to enhance district participation and feedback. Currently pursuing Phase Three funding, we seek to analyze the data and create an interactive dashboard that will empower educators, policymakers, and stakeholders to make data-informed data-informed decisions that strengthen arts education statewide. Through these innovative programs, AAEC aims to enhance arts education infrastructure, promote cultural relevance, and ensure equitable access to quality arts learning for all Alaskan students