Empowering Arts Education Across the West
Building equity, access, and community through the arts.
ArtsEd Access Stats
*From the 2022-23 AZ Arts Education Data Explorer
AZ students without any access to arts in 2023
AZ Arts Seals Awarded 2024-25
of AZ Schools offered at least one arts course in 2023
The ArtsEd West Model
Three core competencies that drive systemic change in arts education
Discover
Professional Development & Training
Enhance your teaching practice with evidence-based arts integration strategies and culturally responsive pedagogy.
Connect
Community & Membership Network
Join Arizona's premier network of arts educators, teaching artists, and cultural organizations.
Activate
Policy & Systems Change
Transform arts education policy and practice through coordinated community action and capacity building.
Our Approach
Our Three-Path program model is designed to strengthen arts education across the Western United States.
Community-Centered Systems Navigation
Workshops, classes, and certification programs designed for teachers, artists, youth, and parents to build community and spark change.
- Six Month Teaching Artist Certification
- Hands-on workshops and classes
- Training in community engagement strategies
Lifelong Creative Learning
Conferences, networking events, and community-building opportunities that connect Arizona's arts education leaders.
- Arizona Arts Education Summit
- Monthly networking events
- Communities of Practice
Creative Ecosystems
Data-driven research, community resources, and comprehensive reports that support evidence-based policy change.
- Teaching Artist Residency Coordination
- Arts Programming Oversight and Support
- Impact measurement and reporting
Join the Movement
Help us secure a well-rounded, artful education for all students.