Artists for the Arts

In 2005, AFTA also granted approximately $10,000, awarded to a total of 11 schools for projects including an in-school art gallery; artist-in-residence programs; live theater productions, including a play based on research of Northeast Portland’s history; mural projects; and the acquisition of audio equipment for live performances.

Schools awarded included the Beaverton (1 grant), Parkrose (1 grant) and Portland Public Schools (9 grants) districts. 

Chehalem Elementary - Beaverton
Art Gallery in common area of the school featuring student art

Clark Elementary - PPS
Visual Artist in residence/art supplies

D.A. Grout Elementary - PPS
Theater Alive project – live theater production

Harriet Tubman Middle School - PPS
Art supplies to create a Batik Mural/Fused Glass Mural

Lent Elementary - PPS
Two year in-classroom Children’s Museum Art Focus

Marysville Elementary - PPS
Composer in residence culminating in performance of “Portland, A Musical”

M.L. King Jr. Elementary - PPS
Researching, writing and acting out a play based on Portland’s history

Parkrose Shaver Elementary - Parkrose
Musical Play Production in collaboration w/NW Children’s Theater

Vernon Elementary - PPS
Art supplies for mural project

Woodlawn Elementary - PPS
Mural projects based on school curriculum

Woodmere Elementary - PPS
Microphones for theater and musical performances