National Art Advocacy information:
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA): The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), established in Congress in 1965, is an independent federal agency that is the largest funder of the arts and arts education in communities nationwide and a catalyst of public and private support for the arts.
Arts Education Partnership (AEP):; AEP’s updated strategic mission focuses our work on building leadership capacity for arts and education leaders. Through research, reports, convenings and counsel, leaders gain knowledge and insights to ensure that all learners receive an excellent arts education.
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASA):: NASAA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to strengthening the nation’s 56 state and jurisdictional arts agencies.
National Art Education Association: NAEA advocates for visual arts education through a comprehensive, multi-level strategy that spans grassroots efforts, policy engagement in collaboration with arts education organizations, resource development, and research support.
Local Art Advocacy Information:
Kentuckians for the Arts (KFTA): Kentuckians for the Arts is a nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) membership organization made up of Kentucky arts organizations, artists, arts educators, and arts supporters.
Kentucky Arts Council : Working in partnership with organizations and individuals to deliver arts programs and services throughout the state, we ask that applicants and partners keep the following guiding values in mind when working with the Kentucky Arts Council:
Kentucky Humanities: Kentucky Humanities believes in the power of storytelling, history, and culture to educate, inspire, and strengthen our communities. The humanities connect us to our past, help us understand our present, and shape our future. With your support, we can continue to bring engaging programs, cultural initiatives, and educational resources to all Kentuckians.
LouisvilleKY.gov Arts + Creative Industries: The Office of Arts + Creative Industries is currently developing the Comprehensive Cultural Plan, a roadmap for the city's arts and culture initiatives, guiding investments, partnerships, and programming. It will address key areas such as accessibility, equity, economic impact, and public engagement.
The Arts Commission of Danville/Boyle County : Promote and facilitate the work of artists, arts organizations, and related cultural activities.
Art Education resources:
Smithsonian Institution: Provides a range of resources, including art-making activities, artist biographies, and Learning Lab collections for different grade levels.
National Gallery of Art: Offers free online resources such as lesson plans, videos with contemporary artists, and coloring pages from the collection.
The Art of Education (TAE): Features a digital library with standards-aligned instructional materials, professional development videos, and resources for various grade levels.
National Art Education Association (NAEA): Provides professional learning opportunities like webinars and resources on research, standards, and equity in art education.
The Arty Teacher: A website with a vast collection of free downloads, project ideas, and resources for elementary art teachers.
Artyfactory.com: Offers a wealth of free art and design lessons, along with information on different art movements.
Google Arts & Culture: A large online collection of art from around the world that can be used for virtual field trips or research.
Art Apps:
Sketchbook: A popular and robust app for digital drawing that is completely free.
Adobe Fresco: Offers a versatile range of tools for line and color drawing, including layers and a color picker. It is suitable for various age groups.
Krita: A powerful, free desktop application that is versatile enough for digital painting, comics, and manga, with a vast library of brushes.
Ibis Paint X: A popular app that is free and allows for layered drawing.
Medibang Paint: A cross-platform app available for desktop and iPad, known for its comic and manga features.
Graphic design and photo editing
Canva: Great for creating posters, presentations, and other designs. The free version includes a drawing tool to add custom graphics.
Pixlr: A web-based app that is useful for photo editing and design, with features for using different layers.
Photopea: An online photo editor that functions in a web browser, similar to Photoshop. It can be used for both vector and raster design and photo manipulation.
Free website builders: Google sites, www.weebly.com, and www.wix.com