The Arts Council of Southern Indiana began the Arts Appleseed Program in 1998 to mutually benefit area students and local artists.

The program's objective is twofold: to give students an in-depth experience with an art form in a way that is not ordinarily available through the standard school curriculum, and to utilize local talent by providing artists with paid opportunities to share their art. Whether a presentation or a hands-on workshop, this experience allows students to move beyond the role of observers and actively learn about what it takes to bring art to life.

Arts Appleseed funds may only be used for arts programming. By arts programming, we mean the employment of a professional artist or group to supplement curricular activities in visual art, music, theatre, dance, or creative writing. The experience may be "hands-on" or a presentation.

Click here to download the Arts Appleseed brochure and application form.

Some Program Guidelines:
Maximum request is $400.

Funding may only be used for arts programming.

Programming must occur during the academic school year.

Application must include the signature of the school principal and the teacher initiating the request.

Program cost must be verified by a contract for services or a letter of agreement including fees for services.