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The Eugene Ballet produced Stravinsky's Rite of Spring during the company's 2001-2002 season. Eugene Ballet has received Arts Industry Development grant funds from the Oregon Arts Commission. Photo: Kent Peterson

The Oregon Arts Commission has been committed to building strong arts education programs in our schools, believing that: the arts are essential to the vitality and quality of life in Oregon schools and communities; the arts are basic in a complete education; the arts are especially powerful in the education of children with special needs; the rich and varied cultural resources and diversity of communities in Oregon expand the walls of every classroom; arts education addresses cultural inclusiveness and diversity, and ensures preservation of Oregon's cultural heritage; and there is an immediate and pressing need for greater investment in and access to arts education programs. The Commission provides services in arts education through its Arts Education Coordinator and in the production of a variety of resources to assist in undertaking arts education efforts.

For a more comprehensive list of resources go to Arts Learning Resources.

The Oregon Arts Commission is a partner in the Oregon Teacher Arts Institute, a six-day professional development opportunity for elementary classroom teachers. Go to: Oregon Alliance for Arts Education for more information.

Contact the Oregon Arts Commission at 503-986-0085 for more information.

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