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LANE ARTS COUNCIL
44 West Broadway #304 - Eugene, OR 97401
- 541.485.2278
lanearts@lanearts.org
http://www.lanearts.org
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Disciplines
Dance
Music
Theatre
Visual Arts
Literary Arts
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Type of Program
In-school
After school
Weekends
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Age Range
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
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| Organization |
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Lane Arts Council's mission is to "create an environment where the arts flourish with freedom and respect." This is accomplished through YouthArts (arts education), artists' services, arts information and arts advocacy. YouthArts, a program of Lane Arts Council, connects professional artists with children and families in educational and community settings. YouthArts believes in the importance of the arts in the personal, creative and educational development of youth. There are three core YouthArts programs: Artists in Schools, ArtsConnection, and ArtsWorks.
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| Founded: | |
1976
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| Vision: | |
To build on, refine and strengthen current programs and continue building toward a sustainable future for quality arts programming for youth and families throughout Lane County.
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| Honors: | |
YouthArts was a semi-finalist for the Coming Up Taller 2000 award from the President's Council for the Arts and Humanities.
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| Program |
| Programs: | |
YouthArts three core programs: Artists in Schools, ArtsConnection (non-school time), and ArtsWorks (community-based).
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| Gender Specific: | |
No
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| Prerequisites: | |
Generally none
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| Season: | |
Year-long, Academic year, Summer
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| Method of Evaluation: | |
Exhibition, Journal, Performance, Product, Survey, Skills tests
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| Free Program: | |
Yes
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| Scholarships: | |
Yes
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| Administration |
| Primary Instructor: | |
Artist
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| Professional Development for Artists or Teachers: | |
Yes
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| Curriculum Guides or Lesson Plans for Teachers: | |
Yes
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| Funding: | |
Earned revenue, Private support, Government and/or foundation grants
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| Governing Board: | |
Yes
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| Advisory Board: | |
No
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Town, School District, City
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| Serve At-risk Youth: | |
Some
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| Collaborations: | |
Schools, Cultural institutions, Businesses, Social Service
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"I had a wonderful time getting to know the kids and my artist. This is such a great experience with so many rewards."
-- ArtsConnection Teen Team Assistant
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Please note: Thirteen/WNET New York compiled these profiles using information supplied to it in June, 2001, by the individual organizations. Thirteen is not responsible for the accuracy of this information, is neither affiliated with nor does it endorse these entities, and is not responsible for any advice or other services provided by them.
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