ADVOCACY
INITIATIVES
At AEMS, we believe every student deserves access to high-quality arts education—no matter their background or where they live. Through advocacy, we work to influence policies, mobilize communities, and ensure the arts remain a vital part of every Maryland public school. Learn how you can join us in championing the arts for all.
ANNUAL ARTS EDUCATION CELEBRATIONS
AEMS believes that arts education is a civil and human right and we take a holistic and dynamic approach to advocacy so that we are always centering the needs of our constituents. We advocate through policy and legislation, influencing decision makers, participating in special initiatives, and by sharing resources with community members to support them in their own advocacy journeys.
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Celebrated each March, Arts in Our Schools Month shines a spotlight on the vital role of the arts in education. Originating as a national initiative to recognize the impact of music, visual art, dance, theater, and media arts in schools, this month-long celebration encourages communities to advocate for equitable access to arts learning.
In 2025, Maryland took a bold step forward with an official proclamation recognizing March as Arts in Our Schools Month—a testament to our shared commitment to nurturing creativity, expression, and opportunity for all students.
National Arts in Education Week
(September)
This summer our high school Bloomberg Arts Interns from Arts for Learning Maryland helped conceptualize and design their own campaign for National Arts in Education Week by spotlighting careers in the various arts disciplines so that students, families, and the general public could comprehend the multiple pathways to careers in the creative economy through arts education.
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ARTS EDUCATOR FEEDBACK SURVEYS
AEMS facilitate Arts Educator Feedback Surveys and focus groups during the school year to center the voices of public school arts educators and teaching artists statewide.
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The information gathered is used to develop community reports and strategic plans for statewide arts education advocacy while protecting the identity of townhall participants. LEARN MORE...
ARTS ADVOCACY 101
The Arts Advocacy 101 tutorials are dedicated to empowering students, families, educators, and the community to effectively advocate for arts programming in Maryland schools.
These tutorials are brought to you by AEMS in partnership with every day community leaders, local organizations, school administrators, and statewide collaborative agencies.
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