Americans for the Arts
This group is devoted to "supporting the arts and culture through
private and public resource development, leadership development, public policy
development, information services, public awareness and education." The
Web site includes information on arts advocacy and administration.
Arts Wire
"Arts Wire is an online network of artists, arts workers, arts
organizations and arts funders. It provides professional level access to current
news and information relating to the arts, informed discussion of arts-related
issues, the latest listings of grants, exhibition opportunities, and jobs in
the arts. . .," along with numerous links to other arts organizations.
From the New York State Foundation for the Arts.
ARTSEDGE: The
National Arts and Education Information Network
This site is a joint project of the Kennedy Center for the Performing
Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. Its aim is to "help artists,
teachers, and students gain access to and/or share information, resources, and
ideas that support the arts as a core subject area in the K-12 curriculum."
ArtsEdNet
"ArtsEdNet, an online service developed by the Getty Education
Institute for the arts, supports the needs of the K-12 arts education
community. It focuses on helping arts educators, general classroom teachers
using the arts in their curriculum, museum educators, and university faculty
involved in the arts." The site includes classroom resources, materials
to help in winning support for arts education, information on ArtsEdNet
Talk, an online discussion group, and links to other web sites.
Association of Arts Administration Educators
Members are academic institutions with degree programs in arts administration,
and other interested institutions and individuals. The site includes a description
of each member institution's program.
INSEAWeb
From the International Society for Education Through Art.
Institute of Museum and Library Services
This independent federal agency "supports museums' educational
role through grant programs that encourage outstanding museum management and
comprehensive collections care practices."
International Council of Museums
This organization, affiliated with UNESCO, is devoted to furthering
museums and the museum profession. Its Web site includes links to home pages
of special-interest committees of ICOM, and a large list of links to individual
museums worldwide.
National Art Education Association
This is the home page of the NAEA, which is dedicated to promoting art
education through "professional development, service, advancement of knowledge,
and leadership." The site includes position papers, information about NAEA
publications, activities and meetings, and membership information.
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies
This is "the membership organization of the nation's state and
jurisdictional arts agencies. NASAA's mission is to provide member agencies
with the information, resources and representation they require to engage issues
proactively and serve the public effectively." The site contains news items
about arts funding and state and local arts agencies, together with links to
arts organizations.
Smithsonian Institution Center for
Museum Studies
"The Center for Museum Studies (CMS) is an outreach office
of the Smithsonian Institution focusing on museum studies, training, information
and professional service. Our mission is to help museums throughout the United
States and abroad fulfill their public service mission."
Young Audiences/New York
"Young Audiences/New York is one of New York City's largest arts-in-education
organizations, serving primarily the New York City public schools. We offer
high-caliber, educational residencies and auditorium programs in music, dance,
theater, creative writing and the visual arts to students from grades pre-K
through 12." The site includes details on programs for each grade level,
as well as professional development activities.