Arts Partners for Learning Initiative
Western New York Schools are eligible for
Art Partners for Learning
creative learning programs
For programs occurring between
September 2016 and June 2017
SCHOOL PROGRAM APPLICATION
Selected Schools will be required to:
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Provide a portion of the total program costs for a total not to exceed $1,000
Return signed Memorandum of Understanding within two weeks to secure
programming
Provide for bussing if program includes a field trip
Participate in a short survey upon program completion
Find your programs at http://aplwny.org/programs/
If these requirements are not met, your school will not be eligible for future financial assistance.
Schools that have not submitted an evaluation form are ineligible for future Arts Partners for Learning
Initiatives programming until the completed evaluation form is received.
Eligibility: Your school is eligible if you are a Public or Charter School and/or have a student population
where at least 30% of students qualify for a free or reduced lunch, or who lack regular visual arts and
music instruction or arts enrichment opportunities. School day programs are a priority. There must be a
dedicated, private workspace available for students. Schools that apply early will be given priority.
To Apply: Complete this easy, two-page application form and attach a narrative describing your school’s
need for quality arts programming. Return to Young Audiences via fax, email, or mail. All sections must
be filled out or your application will not be considered.
Call Arts Partners for Learning at 716-881-0917 for any questions or assistance.
ROLLING DEADLINES: June 1, 2016 and December 1, 2016.
Arts Partners for Learning is a community initiative managed by Young Audiences of Western New York
Arts Partners for Learning c/o Young Audiences / 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203 / 716-881-0917 / info@aplwny.org / www.aplwny.org
School Application
For programs occurring between September 2016 and June 2017
School Name: __________________________________________________________________
School Address: ________________________________________________________________
County: _______________________________________________________________________
Grade levels to be served: ____________________ Number of students to be served: _________
Main School Contact: _______________________________ Title: ______________________
Main School Contact Phone: ________________________________________________
Main School Contact Email: _______________________________________________________
Secondary Contact Name: ____________________________ Title: ______________________
Secondary Contact Phone : _________________________________________________
Secondary Contact Email: ________________________________________________________
Name of person responsible for accounts payable: _____________________________________
Accounts Payable Phone: _______________________________________________________
Accounts Payable Email: ______________________________________________________
By signing, the Principal supports this programming in our school and commits to paying a
Portion of the program’s value, not to exceed $1,000.
Principal’s Name (Printed): _______________________________________________________
Principal’s Phone: ________________________________________________________
Principal Email: ________________________________________________________________
Principal Signature: _____________________________________ Date: __________________
Please answer the following questions.
This information will be used as criteria to select participating schools.
______ The percentage of students receiving Free and Reduced Lunch at your school
______ The number of times per week every student receives visual arts instruction
______ The number of times per week every student receives music instruction
______ The number of times per month every student receives theatre or dance instruction
______ The number of students at your school
______ The number of cultural enrichment opportunities planned this year by your school
(i.e. field trips to museums or artist visits)
Arts Partners for Learning is a community initiative managed by Young Audiences of Western New York
Arts Partners for Learning c/o Young Audiences / 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203 / 716-881-0917 / info@aplwny.org / www.aplwny.org
Visit our website at aplwny.org/programs/ for details on programs offered by our partners
Use the chart below for your program choices.
Please select three potential cultural partners. List your top choice in section A.
Buffalo Zoo
Darwin Martin House
Buffalo Architecture
Foundation
Hull Family Home and Homestead
Explore & More Children’s Museum
Shakespeare in Delaware
Park
Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village
Shea’s Performing Arts Center
Buffalo Philharmonic
Orchestra
Herschell Carousel Museum
Buffalo Science Museum
Squeaky Wheel
Ujima Theater
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National
Historic Site
Western New York Book Arts
Center
Latin American Cultural Society
Albright Knox Art Gallery
Roycroft Campus
Starlight Studio and Art Gallery
Neglia Ballet Artists
UB Anderson Gallery
Infinity Visual & Performing Arts, Inc.
Explore Buffalo
(Must be paired with another program)
ORGANIZATION
PROGRAM
A.
B.
C.
Please note that a significant portion of program costs will be covered, thanks to support from
the Fund for the Arts. . Schools will be responsible for covering cost of bussing.
Please indicate the amount of your school match. Below are indications of typical school match amounts.
The larger the school match, the bigger the programming budget to work with the cultural partner.
$200-$500
$500 - $800
$800-$1000
School Match Amount: _______________________________________________________________
Arts Partners for Learning is a community initiative managed by Young Audiences of Western New York
Arts Partners for Learning c/o Young Audiences / 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203 / 716-881-0917 / info@aplwny.org / www.aplwny.org
See next page for narrative details.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE COMPLETE WITHOUT A NARRATIVE.
Please attach no more than a one-page narrative that describes your school’s need for quality arts
programming and why having this programming is important to your school. The narrative should also
address your need for financial assistance.
Describe your goals for this program (please note that if this program is for a residency, a maximum of 4
classrooms or 120 children and a minimum of 2 classrooms and 60 children may be served). Explain how
this program will help to achieve school curricular goals, and what you hope to accomplish. Please include:
details from your school plan and opportunities to align with specific curricular elements. Note in your
narrative if you would like to combine more then one cultural group.
Arts Partners for Learning
To submit, return this form and narrative to:
Email: artsed@aplwny.org
Fax: 716-408-3279
Subject: APL Program Application
or
APL Program Application
c/o Young Audiences
1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY 14203
ROLLING DEADLINES: June 1, 2016 and December 1, 2016.
Arts Partners for Learning is a community initiative managed by Young Audiences of Western New York
Arts Partners for Learning c/o Young Audiences / 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203 / 716-881-0917 / info@aplwny.org / www.aplwny.org