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CREATIVE SCHOOLS FUND
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Because one of the Fund’s primary goals is to address gaps in arts
instruction, many of the partnerships supported by grants represent the
same disciplines that are under-represented in CPS schools. The majority of
2016–17 grants supported dance and theatre programs, thereby balancing
the predominance of music and visual arts currently in schools. Fund dollars
cannot be used to replace or limit CPS teachers or teacher salaries, and
require that a certified arts instructor propose the program and manage
implementation at the school. Therefore, in addition to arts access for
students, teacher skill-building and professional growth are among the
primary outcomes of grant-funded projects.
17%
23%
PRIMARY DISCIPLINE
OF CSF GRANT
16%
DANCE
55 Grants
LITERARY ARTS
4 Grants
39%
MEDIA ARTS
4 Grants
3%
MUSIC
22 Grants
3%
THEATRE
32 Grants
VISUAL ARTS
24 Grants
PROGRESS REPORT | 2016–17