think arts. life. learning. Get Involved

Use RI Thinkartslifelearning.com to:

		Be informed about arts learning in RI

		Make the case using easy-to-use national research about arts and literacy, social/cognitive development, and connecting kids to their futures in the creative economy of the 21st century National Assembly of State Arts Agencies Research-Based Communication Toolkit

		Get trained to be an arts advocate

		Assign your students to do a civic engagement project promoting the arts for their portfolio, exhibition, or senior project.

		Get your school or children involved in arts programs, in and out of school, using the RI Arts Learning Network

		Host a local community event to showcase what kids are doing

		Use the promotional tools in the toolkit to join with other communities in making arts learning visible across the state

		Connect with the organizational partners of the RI Arts Learning Network

		Invite a friend, neighbor, or co-worker to the many rich and diverse student showcases and performances in your community