support the arts through arts schools network
be our host

Hosting an ASN Annual Conference or Regional Retreat is  the perfect opportunity to show off your city's arts schools, leaders, students,  programs, and venues.
 
view asn rfp for future conference hosts

get some attention!
At our 2016 Dallas Conference, there were 300+ arts educators and leaders 
f rom the U.S. and other countries, including Canada, U.K., Sweden and Australia, who explored Dallas' schools, museums, theaters, and galleries, not to mention restaurants and other businesses. Here's a chance to strut your stuff!

got what it takes?
Do you have the location, partners, facilities, arts venues, and leadership ?


it's a date!

JANUARY: 
Call for session proposals for 2017 Annual Conference in Minneapolis 
Jan 31: Deadline for Proposals to Host annual conference or retreats.

FEBRUARY:
Open ASN 2017 Awards and 2017-2019 Exemplary School applications
Feb 15: Deadline for 2017 conference session proposals

MARCH:  
Mar 1: Annual membership drive begins 
Mar 15: Notification for conference session proposals 
Mar 15: Deadline for ASN Awards and Exemplary School applications

MAY:
May 15:  ASN Awards and Exemplary School Announcements

JUNE 30/JULY1: 
Annual membership year ends; new year begins

SEPTEMBER: 
Call for board member nominations

OCTOBER 24-26:  
Annual Conference
University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater BFA Actor Training Program and the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance. 
Theme:  Inclusion in the Arts: Access and Equity
 
jobs
asn job postings

Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle, WA
Adjunct Instructor of Sound Engineering
Master Audio Engineer
Playhouse Manager
Business Systems Analyst
Assistant Director of Housing and Resident Life
Human Resource Generalist
Assistant Professor of Costume Design

Oakland School for the Arts, CA

Senior Charter School Accountant


Harrison School for the Arts,  Lakeland, FL
Creative Writing Teacher

Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts,  Hartford, CT
Musical Theatre Department Chair

Cornish College of the Arts,  Seattle, WA
Playhouse Manager
Box Office Manager
Director of Human Resources
Assistant Director of Admission

Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts,  Chattanooga, TN
Full-time Musical Theatre Teacher/Faculty Position

Perpich Center Arts High School
Perpich Center for Arts Education,  Golden Valley, MN
Director, Educational Programs
Lincoln Center Education
New York, NY
High School Principal

Duke Ellington School of the Arts,  Washington, D.C.
Head of School

Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual arts
Dallas, TX
Director of Choral Activities
Director of Piano Studies

Lusher Charter School, New Orleans, LA
Media Arts Conservatory Instructor
Symphonic Band Conservatory Instructor
Creative Writing Conservatory Instructor
Technical Director/Stagecraft Instructor


summer programs
asn member summer programs

ASN Members offer a wealth of summer opportunities. Start planning now.
Yet another great, free benefit for ASN Members! 

"Arts Schools Network connects all of the administrators and faculty with strong arts programs, thus creating an extremely valuable community. It has provided us with a fantastic network of contacts and resources. Since 2010, ArtsBridge Summer has given high school performing artists the tools to perfect their craft and audition approach, guided by top college arts faculty and industry professionals. ArtsBridge Summer programs are designed to hone the skills of students who pursue acting, musical theater, and classical music at the college level and beyond." -- Halley Shefler, Founder and President, ArtsBridge
#asnminnesota2017
asn annual conference 2017 minnesota

university of minnesota/guthrie theater bfa actor training program and the department of theatre arts and dance

theme: inclusion in the arts: access and equity

Jan: Call for session proposals
Feb 15: Deadline for session proposals
Mar 15: Notification for sessions

youngarts winners

Congratulations to the 30 ASN member schools whose students are 
National YoungArts Foundation's 2017 YoungArts Winners.  

Winners receive cash awards, mentorship and training from acclaimed artists, and opportunities to participate in YoungArts programs. Learn more.
  • ACES Educational Center for the Arts
  • Alabama School of Fine Arts
  • Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts
  • Arizona School for the Arts
  • Baltimore School for the Arts
  • Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
  • Chicago High School for the Arts 
  • Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences
  • Denver School of the Arts
  • Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
  • George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
  • Houston High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
  • Howard W. Blake High School
  • Idyllwild Arts Academy
  • Interlochen Arts Academy
  • Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
  • Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
  • Lusher Charter School
  • Miami Arts Charter School
  • New Orleans Center for Creative Arts
  • New World School of the Arts
  • Orange County School of the Arts
  • Perpioch Center for Arts Education
  • Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts School 
  • Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts
  • Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts
  • San Diego School for the Creative and Performing Arts
  • South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities
  • University of North Carolina School of the Arts
  • Walnut Hill School for the Arts
Allison Ball, Director of Education, YoungArts

"Congratulations to all the students and their teachers on being recognized as 2017 National YoungArts Competition Winners! As a long-standing member of the Arts Schools Network, YoungArts is proud to annually recognize the artistic excellence and creative new voices being nurtured and encouraged at each of these schools.  For a complete list of all 693 student winners, please visit http://www.youngarts.org/winners."
--Allison Ball, Director of Education, YoungArts

dallas survey lottery winners


"The ASN Conference opened doors for our school to build partnerships across the network. We already have new projects starting within weeks of leaving Dallas. Our professional development plans for our faculty are richer now because of the experiences at the conference. Thank you!" -- Suzanne Hirsch, Executive Director, Mississippi School of the Arts

Our three lucky survey winners receive free conference registration to the 2017 Conference in Minnesota. Learn more about  #asnminnesota2017 . Thanks to all who participated in our post-Dallas conference survey. 
  • Suzanne Hirsch, Executive Director, Mississippi School of the Arts
  • Melinda Myers, Gilbert Magnet School for Communications & Creative Arts, North Las Vegas, NV
  • Gina Bonner, Classen School of Advanced Studies, Oklahoma City, OK
make a donation to asn to support the arts from the ground up

 
Help ASN inspire, support, and reward 
excellence in arts education today.
 

 
You may designate your donation "In memory of" or "In honor of" an inspirational 
individual,  or to a specific ASN program or event. Donate online today.  
 
Make your donation by December 31 for 2016 tax deduction.

Arts Schools Network,  a non-profit organization, 
celebrates 36 years of serving dedicated, passionate arts schools leaders.