Since 1984, Arts|Learning and its former iteration as the Massachusetts Alliance for Arts Education has recognized individuals, organizations, institutions and businesses that exemplify excellence in arts education programming, instruction, and advocacy. These awards, known as the Champions of Arts Education Advocacy Awards, are given in the following categories:

Publicly-Nominated Award Categories:

  • Distinguished Arts Educator Advocates:
    • Nancy H. Moses Dance Educator Award
    • Media Arts Educator Award
    • Dennis Wrenn Music Educator Award
    • Robert Colby Theatre Educator Award
    • Lynn S. Feldman Visual Arts Educator Award
  • Kathy Tosolini Excellence in School Administration Arts Advocate
  • Outstanding Community Arts Collaborative (in dance, drama, media arts, music, visual arts, or multiple arts disciplines)
  • Wyatt Wade Corporate/Business Support of Arts Education
  • Outstanding Parent Advocate
  • Outstanding Student Advocate
  • Schools of Distinction
  • Outstanding School Committee
  • Good Neighbor

Click here to learn more about the Champions of Arts Education Advocacy Awards nomination process for the current award cycle, including important deadlines. You can also read about the recent past award winners here.

Arts|Learning Board of Trustees Nominated Categories: