Applications are now open for the second annual Schools of Excellence in Arts Education Awards.

Presented by ArtsEd Washington, in partnership with the Association of Washington School Principals, all K-12 schools throughout Washington State are invited to apply. Deadline for completed applications is March 30, 2012.

Inspired by a program of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Schools of Excellence in Arts Education Awards recognize schools in Washington State that include the arts as an essential part of their students’ education, providing a creative learning environment for outstanding student achievement through the development of exemplary arts education programs.

For full details on eligibility, program requirements, and the nomination process, as well as the awards application, visit www.artsedwashington.org, or contact ArtsEd Washington atoffice@artsedwashington.org /206.441.4501.

About ArtsEd Washington

ArtsEd Washington is a nonprofit organization devoted to advancing and increasing arts education in K-12 schools.  We work to ensure that all students in Washington State have access to a complete education that includes the arts:  dance, music, theatre, and visual art.  We believe the only equitable way to reach every student is to teach the arts at school, during school hours, as part of their complete education.  www.artsedwashington.org.

About Association for Washington School Principals

The Association of Washington School Principals is a professional association serving principals, assistant principals and principals in training. Formed in 1972, the association includes more than 3,400 members from public and private elementary, middle and high schools statewide. It is governed by a board of practicing principals drawn from the elementary, middle and high school levels.  www.awsp.org.