Every student deserves the arts
For the students who don’t know yet.
Students cannot choose an opportunity
they never knew existed.
Why every student deserves the arts
We don't believe every student must become an artist.
We believe every student deserves the chance to find out.
Fine Arts education opens doors to experiences students may never have imagined for themselves. When students have meaningful opportunities to encounter the arts, they gain the chance to discover new interests, abilities, communities, and possibilities.
Our job is to keep that door open.
Education should not only prepare students for the future they already imagine.
It should help them discover possibilities
they have never imagined.
Why Fine Arts?
Education.
Creativity, communication, collaboration, discipline, and problem-solving belong in a well-rounded education.
discovery.
Students cannot discover an interest, talent,
or future they were never given the
opportunity to explore.
Access.
Meaningful arts experiences should not depend on whether a student already knows to seek them out.
belonging.
Fine Arts classrooms create communities where students can find their people, their voice, and their place.
opportunity.
Exposure opens doors to interests, skills, careers, and possibilities students
may never have imagined.
Our Current Campaign
Indiana’s Diploma requirements are changing.
What’s Changing?
Indiana’s High School Diploma Requirements Are Changing.
Current Academic Honors Diploma
2 Fine Arts Credits
vs.
New enrollment honors seal
No Specific Fine Arts Requirement
Beginning with the Class of 2029, Indiana’s redesigned diploma system no longer includes a specific Fine Arts credit requirement within its honors-level structure.
Indiana has already recognized Fine Arts as part of an Academic Honors education. We are asking the state to continue that commitment as Indiana transitions to its redesigned diploma system.
Preserve a two-credit Fine Arts requirement within Indiana’s honors-level diploma structure.
THE CAMPAIGN ASK
This isn’t about protecting programs.
It’s about protecting opportunities for students.
how you can help
TEACH IT.
Give students the opportunity to learn about the issue and write from
their own experience.
RETURN IT.
Send participating students’ letters to Every Student Deserves the Arts. We’ll handle delivery to policymakers.
SHARE IT.
Invite other Indiana Fine Arts educators to give their students the same opportunity.
For the Students Who Don’t Know Yet.
For the musician who hasn’t held an instrument… yet.
For the artist who hasn’t held a paintbrush… yet.
For the actor who hasn’t stepped on the stage… yet.
For the student who hasn’t found their people… yet.