ARTS NOW MARIN

Arts Now Marin is a collaborative community initiative bringing together educators, arts leaders, and funders to expand equitable TK–5 arts education across Marin County school districts. Backed by the Marin Cultural Association, Marin County Office of Education, Youth in Arts, and funded through the Marin Community Foundation’s Community Power Initiative, this three-year effort serves as a model for how counties across California can strengthen arts access, leverage Proposition 28 funding, and center equity so that every child benefits from the power of the arts.

 

Building on the Marin County Board of Supervisors’ adoption of the Marin Arts Education Plan and the passage of Proposition 28 – Arts and Music in Schools Act, Arts Now Marin connects countywide efforts to make arts education accessible for all students. The initiative convenes a cohort of educators, administrators, and community arts leaders to assess current access to arts education, identify equity gaps, and develop sustainable systems that ensure arts learning is a fundamental part of every child’s education.

 

Over three years, Arts Now Marin will assess the landscape of arts education across Marin County, build partnerships between schools and arts organizations, and develop a countywide strategic plan to guide equitable implementation of arts instruction and Proposition 28 funding. Through this coordinated effort, Marin County aims to create a replicable model of arts education equity for the state of California.
 

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Arts Now Marin: Evenings for Educators

Arts Now Marin Evenings for Educators bring together educators, artists, and community partners to celebrate the power of arts education and explore ways to advance equity through Proposition 28. In November, the most recent event highlighted local leadership and collaboration in expanding access to arts learning for TK–5 students. Speakers included:

John Carroll, Marin County Superintendent of Schools, Marin County Office of Education

Tracy Bays-Boothe, Managing Director, Marin Cultural Association

Morgan Schauffler, Director of External Affairs, Youth in Arts

Dr. Veronica Alvarez, Executive Director, Create CA

Abe Flores, Deputy Director of Policy & Programs, Create CA

Luis Vergara, Partner and Head of Practice, La Piana Consulting

Stephanie Kloos, Executive Director of Elementary Education, San Rafael City Schools

Together, they shared insights on arts access, funding, and collaborative strategies to strengthen arts education across Marin County. 

For those unable to attend, resources are available to revisit the discussion, including the audio recording and slide deck from the event.

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​​​​​WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
 

Arts Now Marin is informed by the voices of educators, administrators, and community partners committed to equitable arts access.

Marin County Arts educators and instructors, please complete this brief Arts Now Marin Survey conducted by La Piana Consulting for an opportunity to win a $50 gift card from Riley Street Art Supply! 

Your feedback will help shape next steps and strengthen the collective impact of Arts Now Marin.

 

 

 

 

 

Arts Now Marin Learning Communities

In the months ahead, Arts Now Marin will host a series of Collaborative Learning Communities in schools and community centers across the county, offering opportunities to connect, share insights, and co-create strategies for expanding arts access and leveraging Proposition 28 funding.

 

Educators, district leaders, arts organizations, and community members are invited to participate in these sessions, which will take place in West Marin, Sausalito and Marin City, and Novato beginning in January and continuing through the spring. Locations and dates of Learning Communities will be announced. If you are interested in participating, please contact us at info@marincultural.org

 

LEARN MORE

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Explore resources supporting arts education and advocacy, including materials on Proposition 28 implementation and model district arts plans from across California.

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Proposition 28—Arts and Music in Schools Funding
California Department of Education

Proposition 28—Arts and Music in Schools FAQs
California Department of Education

What you need to know about California’s Prop. 28 arts education initiative | Quick Guide
EdSource

 

Prop 28: Arts and Music in Schools Planning Toolkit
Create CA

 

Tools you need to support the Arts & Music in Schools Act
Create CA

 

Prop 28 Arts and Music In Schools

Commission on Teacher Credentialing

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Prop 28 Resources
Arts Education Alliance of the Bay Area

 

Strategic Arts Education Planning
Create CA

California Arts Education Data Project
Create CA

Arts Education Career Opportunities

Creative Sonoma

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