In 2006, AFTA grants totaled approximately $10,000 and were awarded to 15 metro-area schools for art projects ranging from a comic book drawing study to a piano lab to creation of mosaic stepping stones for a community garden.
The schools awarded include 3 in the North Clackamas district and 12 in the Portland Public Schools district, representing a total of 9 Elementary schools, 4 Middle schools and 2 High schools. Some funds will be applied primarily to purchase supplies and equipment, while others will be used to meet staffing resource needs.
Atkinson Elementary
Poet artist-in-residence
Clark Elementary
Comic books and graphic novels purchase for school library; participation in ComicBookProject.org
George Middle School
Mural project for summer students
Harriet Tubman Middle School
Art supplies for weaving project
Hector Campbell Elementary
New/replacement rhythm instruments for use by K-6 students
Humboldt School
Materials to create mosaic stepping stones for community garden
Jefferson High School
Materials for mixed media mural
Kelly Elementary
Self-guided visual arts curriculum materials for school library
Lane Middle School
Slides and videos to promote literacy and arts education, to culminate in mural project
Madison High School
Art supplies for completion of “Social Justice” mural
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Instructor for art class focusing on drawing basics for grades 1-7
Lewis Elementary School
MIDI Keyboards and software for new piano lab
Oak Grove Elementary
Books for music study development; culminates in students creating their own songs
Reynolds Middle School
Art supplies to create thematic gardens with murals and mosaics
Sunnyside Elementary
Materials/visiting artists for year-long 3 rd grade photography study