The Arts Education Advisory Council advises the Commissioner and Board of Education on matters pertinent to the development of arts education in the Commonwealth. This includes examining statewide trends and needs, seeking public and professional input, identifying model programs, and making recommendations on policies and programs for the dance, music, theatre, and visual and media arts components of the Massachusetts Arts Curriculum Framework.
Seeking Members for the Arts Education Advisory Council: The Arts Education Advisory Council of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking applications from individuals interested in advising DESE and the Board on topics related to arts education. The council advises the Board and DESE on unmet needs within the state in the arts education of children. Discussions will likely include the development of resources and initiatives centered on implementation of the 2019 Arts Curriculum Framework .
It is anticipated that meetings will be 90 minutes long and take place four times per year. Members are expected to attend all four scheduled meetings per year, if possible. The meetings for SY24-25, held virtually, subject to change, are tentatively scheduled for:
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest describing their arts education experience and explaining why they want to be appointed, then email the letter and a resume to Dawn.M.Benski@Mass.gov by Friday, June 28, 2024.
Council members reflect a wide range of perspectives and activities in arts education. They include arts teachers and directors, practicing artists, professors of arts education, and staff members from arts organizations. All of the arts disciplines are represented.
Ms. Lynn Souza Director of Fine Arts K–12 New Bedford Public Schools 455 County Street, Room 236 New Bedford, MA 02740 508-997-4511 ext. 14104
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Last Updated: April 30, 2024
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