Teacher Resources

Bringing more creativity into our local classrooms.

Arts of the Albemarle is here to support the teachers and students in our community! Whether you're looking for an arts opportunity for a student, planning a field trip, searching for a guest artist, or looking for resources to bring more creativity into your classroom, we're here to help.

School of the Arts Scholarship Nominations

Know a student who would thrive with more opportunities to create, perform, or explore the arts?

Local teachers and school staff may nominate students for scholarship opportunities through our School of the Arts. Scholarships help connect students with after-school classes in theatre, dance, music, and visual art.

[NOMINATE A STUDENT]

Center Players School Performances

Give your students the opportunity to experience live theatre right here in their community!

School field trip performances of our Center Players productions are offered each November and May. Teachers and schools can request information about upcoming productions, available performances, group reservations, and accessibility needs.

Email executivedirecter@artsoaoa.com to get tickets.

Annual K–12 Student Art Show

Give your students a chance to see their artwork in a real gallery!

Each year, Arts of the Albemarle celebrates the creativity of young artists from across our community with our Annual K–12 Student Art Show.

Local schools and educators are invited to submit student artwork for this special exhibition, giving young artists the opportunity to have their work displayed and celebrated at Arts of the Albemarle.

Interested in participating or want information about this year’s show, submission guidelines, and important dates?

Contact our Visual Arts team at visualarts@artsaoa.com for more information.

Bring the Arts to Your School

Guest Artists, Speakers & Special Projects

Have an idea? We'd love to hear it.

Arts of the Albemarle can help connect local schools with artists, performers, instructors, speakers, workshops, demonstrations, and other arts experiences.

Whether you're planning a special classroom project, career day, arts week, school event, or something completely new, reach out and let's see what we can create together.

[CONTACT US ABOUT A PROJECT]

End-of-Year Art Awards

Recognize creativity, growth, leadership, and artistic achievement in your classroom with our free printable award templates.

[DOWNLOAD ART AWARD TEMPLATES]

Additional Classroom & Arts Education Resources

Looking for ways to incorporate the arts into your classroom? We've gathered some of our favorite resources for North Carolina educators.

  • Explore statewide arts learning opportunities, teaching artists, professional development, arts integration resources, and programs for North Carolina schools and educators.

  • Find links to state and national arts education organizations, advocacy resources, teaching tools, and professional development opportunities.

  • Explore resources for arts-integrated teaching and learning, including lesson plans and professional development.

  • Find information related to North Carolina Arts Education Essential Standards, curriculum resources, materials, and other resources for educators.

Looking for Something Else?

Arts of the Albemarle is your local non-profit arts council, and we're here as a resource for our schools, teachers, and students.

If you have an arts-related need, project idea, or question and aren't sure where to start, start with us.

Email schoolofthearts@artsaoa.com to contact us!