Maine Motif Issue 3, Vol. II (Spring 2018)

Criteria • Demonstration of high quality teaching and learning for all learners. • Clear description of the project and its impact. • Description of the learning opportunity including objectives, outcomes, and assessment methodology. • Alignment with dance standards. • Evidence of collaborative planning among the school educator(s) and the Teaching Artist(s) and evidence on how the program will be sustained. MORE INFORMATION MAINE ARTS COMMISSION - TICKET TO RIDE FUNDING The Ticket to Ride program provides funding to defray the cost of travel for Maine schools wishing to visit Maine arts based venues and events as part of a well-rounded curriculum. The goals of the trip should support student learning and be aligned with the visual and/or performing arts standards. Any PK-12 school in Maine is eligible to receive support of up to $300 each school year and any PK-12 school in Maine with a documented free and reduced lunch student population of 50 percent or greater is eligible to receive support of up to $500 each school year. Applications are accepted throughout the year and funding will be made available approximately one month after they are submitted. Schools may apply more than once a year as long as they are applying to attend a different event or bringing a different student population. This program is currently funded thanks to the generosity of the Betterment Fund and proceeds from The Art of Giving Gala sponsored by DownEast Magazine. Applications are submitted using the MAC Grants Management System (GMS). The first step is to create an account. MORE INFORMATION About the Maine Arts Commission: The mission of the Maine Arts Commission is to encourage and stimulate public interest and participation in the cultural heritage and cultural programs of our state; to expand the state's cultural resources; and to encourage and assist freedom of artistic expression for the well being of the arts, to meet the needs and aspirations of persons in all parts of the state.

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