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Board accepts $25,000 Art Smart New Mexico donation for Visiting Artist Program
Summary
The Santa Fe Public Schools board accepted a $25,000 donation from Art Smart New Mexico to support the district—s Visiting Artist Program in the Art Department.
The Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education accepted a $25,000 donation from Art Smart New Mexico on Oct. 23 to support the district Art Department—s Visiting Artist Program.
Dr. Weber presented the donation and described the Visiting Artist Program as inviting local professional teaching artists into classroom studios to provide students and teachers with hands‑on studio arts experiences. A board member moved to accept the donation, a second was made, and the board approved the acceptance by voice vote.
The donation will be used "for use by the Art Department Visiting Artist Program," according to the district cover sheet presented at the meeting. The board did not specify additional reporting requirements or program timelines during the discussion.
