Partner
Schools

Why build partnerships?

Our program works best by developing relationships with teachers.

In 2023, we partnered with five public elementary schools from the Edmonds School District. These schools showed the highest rates for free/reduced lunch, which means they have limited resources.

It is vital to the mission of our organization that we focus our efforts on schools that need our help. We continue partnerships withschools to make resources sustainable year after year. Our goal is to expand into more schools in the coming years.

Are you interested in partnering with us? Learn more about how your school can participate by clicking here.

Each year, we donate quality art supplies and a sketchbook for every student. Every teacher in our partnership is invited to attend Teach the Teacher workshops for free. How do we do that? Learn where the money goes by reading below.

How do we use the money?

In October 2024, Art Start Northwest received two grants to continue our work. The Hazel Miller Foundation contributed to the purchase of art cabinet supplies. Art Start NW ensured that each student had a sketchbook by donating the rest.

With the generous support of the Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation, we have been able to offer five Teach the Teacher workshops in the 2024-25 school year. Teachers from Partnership schools are invited to attend for free. Other teachers, Para professionals, classroom aids, parent volunteers, non-profit educators) can also register for our workshops for only $25.

Current Partnership Schools

 

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