Arts Education in Schools Past Model Programs

Crescent High School students experience "Classroom Chihuly"
With a grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council, students from Crescent High School art department were provided the opportunity to experience “Classroom Chihuly.” An original program developed by Crescent High School Art Teacher Kristi Lovett Classroom Chihuly allowed students to learn, appreciate and produce glass works of art.

Five Star Academy students experience "Music Muscle"
Fairland Public Schools' Five Star Academy was a recipient of the Oklahoma Arts Council Arts in Alternative Education grant this year. The Academy’s Executive Director, Cindy Shero, developed an incredible artistic program entitled “Music Muscle.” The multi-faceted residency allowed Five Star Academy students to appreciate and experience the music industry.

Cinema at Mannford Alternative Academy
Through a grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council, Mannford Alternative Academy provided students with a unique arts experience in film. Mannford Program Director Lisa Shrader applied for funds from the Council’s Arts in Alternative Education Grant. More...

Red Dirt Rangers at Riverfield Country Day School
Riverfield Country Day School was recently awarded a grant through the Oklahoma Arts Council.  Funds from the Small Grant Support provided students with a unique arts experience with a group of musicians known as the Red Dirt Rangers. More...

Dancewise
Hundreds of students at six Putnam City elementary schools capped five weeks of dance instruction with performances at their schools this past October. The students have learned about dance through an innovative Putnam City program known as “Dancewise.” More...