ARTS NOW MARIN

Arts Now Marin is a collaborative community initiative bringing together educators, arts leaders, and funders to expand equitable access to TK–5 arts education across Marin County.

Led by the Marin Cultural Association in partnership with the Marin County Office of Education and Youth in Arts, and funded through the Marin Community Foundation’s Community Power Initiative, this three-year effort is building stronger connections among schools, educators, arts organizations, and community partners so that every child can benefit from 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 is working to better understand the arts education landscape across Marin County, identify gaps in access, and strengthen the partnerships and resources that support arts learning.

Through community conversations, collaborative learning opportunities, and partnerships across the county, Arts Now Marin is helping develop sustainable strategies for expanding arts education and leveraging Proposition 28 and other resources to support equitable access for Marin students.

​​ARTS NOW MARIN EDUCATION GRANTS

Applications are now open for Arts Now Marin Education Grants!

Arts Now Marin is offering $50,000 in grants to support arts education for TK–5 students in Marin County public schools. Grants of $500–$5,000 are available for projects that expand student access to meaningful arts learning experiences. Funding may support a wide range of activities, including arts supplies and equipment, visiting artists and artist residencies, field trips, performances, exhibitions and showcases, professional development, arts integration, and student-led arts projects. Public schools and districts, educators, school administrators, PTA/PTOs, and other eligible school partners are encouraged to apply. Applications are due December 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM PT.




 
 
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 

Arts Now Marin is informed by the voices of educators, administrators, and community partners across Marin County. Your input will help us better understand current arts education opportunities, identify needs and gaps, and shape the next steps for Arts Now Marin.

Take the Arts Now Marin Survey

Share your perspective on arts education in your school or community. Your feedback will help inform our countywide work and strengthen collective efforts to expand equitable access to arts education.






Schedule a Conversation with Us

 

Arts Now Marin Project Consultant Morgan Schauffler is conducting 30-minute, in-person conversations with school administrators, district leaders, and education foundations to learn more about the arts education landscape across Marin County.

These conversations will explore the arts opportunities currently available to Marin students, how those opportunities are funded, where challenges exist, and how district and community partnerships are supporting arts education.

For more information or to schedule a conversation with Morgan, please contact artsnowmarin@marincultural.org.
 
ARTS NOW MARIN LEARNING COMMUNITIES

In the months ahead, Arts Now Marin will host a series of special events for educators and collaborative learning communities in schools and community spaces across the county.
 
These gatherings will provide opportunities for educators, district leaders, arts organizations, and community members to connect, share experiences, identify needs, and develop strategies for expanding arts access and making the most of Proposition 28 and other arts education resources.
 
These special events are planned for San Rafael, West Marin, Sausalito and Marin City, and Novato. Dates and locations will be announced as they are confirmed.
 
Interested in participating? Please contact artsnowmarin@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​​​​​