Key Points
Collective Impact Framework
The CT Arts Learning Collaborative follows the NEA’s Collective Impact model to unify community efforts and increase arts access for all students.
Early-Stage Development and Funding
In its initial phase, the Collaborative has received a $50,000 grant from the NEA and will secure matching funding to establish foundational partnerships and a strategic framework.
Future Goals for Program Expansion
Starting in 2025, the Collaborative will initiate strategic planning, with long-term goals for policy influence, research, and coalition-building.
The CT Arts Learning Collaborative embraces the National Endowment for the Arts’ Collective Impact program, which provides grants to “transform schools and communities by providing access and engagement in the arts for all students through collective, systemic approaches.”
In alignment with the well-established Collective Impact model, the Collaborative’s efforts will focus on data, partnerships, planning, shared measurement, and programming. This project is currently in its earliest stages; we have received NEA’s Collective Impact grant ($50,000) and are seeking other funding sources as we begin enrolling partners and building out a framework for the next 2-3 years of development.
Beginning in 2025 year, “emerging” Collective Impact activities will include convenings, creation of an arts learning data initiative, recruitment of a project consultant, curriculum development, and creation of a logic model and strategic plan.
In subsequent years, we hope to refine and expand programmatic activities (i.e. arts learning offerings in schools and professional development for teachers) that further our strategic goals, and continue strengthening the system and framework for future progress (e.g. policy, resource allocation, research, thought leadership, and ongoing coalition building).