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Board approves Arts in Education grant recommendations; panel flagged evaluation and language-access issues
Summary
The Arts in Education panel recommended multiple grants for FY26 and the Wisconsin Arts Board approved the panel'backed slate pending budget; panelists emphasized evaluation, multilingual surveys, and clearer bios for locally known instructors.
The Wisconsin Arts Board approved the Arts in Education panel'recommended grants for fiscal year 2026, with approvals conditioned on state budget availability.
Staff reported that the Arts in Education panel found three of four applicants were new to the program and praised panelists for thoughtful and timely reviews. Panelists repeatedly flagged evaluation as a critical criterion: reviewers wanted clearer evaluation plans, consistent…
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