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The Picasso Project was created to increase arts education opportunities for students in the School District of Philadelphia and improve the capacity of schools to provide arts education experiences. Grants of up to $5,000 for the 2008-2009 school year will be awarded to Philadelphia Public Schools for projects that enhance and enrich the integration of the arts into the curriculum and classroom, often in partnership between school teachers, artists from the community and local arts organizations. 

 

 

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Anchoring The Arts in Schools: New Report from PCCY

Things are really changing in the world of arts and schools.  PCCY examines the impact of strong arts programs on nine schools and their students in its new report, "Anchoring and Amplifying the Arts in Our Schools". The schools have embedded the arts into their school climate and as a result, built a better learning environment in the school.

These are really good examples of how principals bring arts into their schools and spread their impact.  You can download a copy of the report by clicking here --> "Anchoring and Amplifying the Arts in Our Schools", or for a hard copy you can call 215-563-5848.

Also, The Arts for Youth Initiative is about to be launched in Philadelphia to make major change and bring arts into the lives of all our kids - Stay tuned!

 

 

Congratulations to the 2009 Picasso Grant Awardees!

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Focus on Asia: First Stop, Japan: $5,000 Grant, William H. Hunter School

 

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Picture This!: $5,000 Grant, Overbrook Elementary School

 

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Lifting up Cultures & Families: $5,000 Grant, Feltonville Intermediate School

 

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Future Leaders of the World through Arts & Technology: $5,000 Grant, Global Leadership Academy

 

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Spring into the Arts! : $5,000 Grant, John Turner Middle School

 

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Arts & Culture of China: $5,000 Grant, Guion S. Bluford Elementary School

 

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Raising Up, Reaching Out: An Alternative Self-Portrait of Youth Study Center: $4,800 Grant, Youth Study Center School

 

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Leaving a Legacy: $2,945.58 Grant, Samuel Daroff Elementary School

 

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Museum of Many Cultures: $5,000 Grant, General David Birney School

 

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