Our new Resource Guide is here!

Discover the latest information on our artists, programs, funding opportunities, and more for the 2024-25 school year—all in one easy-to-use, beautiful publication. Download or request a printed copy today.

Registration is now open for ASALA!

The After School Arts for Learning Academy (ASALA) is a free, evidence-based, full-service after school program where students learn through the arts, access homework support, practice athletics, and learn robotics in a creative and supportive environment.

Registration is first come, first served for PreK-8th grade students currently enrolled at our six Baltimore City Public Schools locations.

Arts for Learning Honored by U.S. Department of Education

Arts for Learning and Baltimore City Public Schools received national recognition from the U.S. Department of Education for our impactful community partnership.

2023 Annual Report

Last year, Arts for Learning Maryland reached over 157,240 students, provided 584,500+ hours of learning through the arts, and impacted 10,230+ educators. Discover more in our annual report.

Latest News

Mr. Word wears a patterned scarf wrapped around his hair and a chest-length, beaded necklace. He is speaking closely into a microphone onstage under red lights.

Artist Profile: Mr. Word

Exploring a wide range of ideas and experiences is the essence of life. And for Rashaan “Mr. Word” Eldridge, an Arts for Learning Maryland teaching artist and musician, actor, writer, rapper, poet, and performer, it’s the essence of his creativity!…

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A woman dressed in black and wearing a name tag smiles as she holds a hand-drawn poster that says, "Match My Joy." A smiley face emoji stands in place of the letter O in the word 'joy.'

Empowering Leaders, Engaging Learners: The 2024 Principal Fellowship

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Pink, green, and blue post-it notes cover a white board. The word 'mindfulness' is written at the top of the board in red letters. The post-it notes have the handwriting of many people and convey their thoughts about mindfulness.

Putting the “Teaching” in “Teaching Artist”

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Dino O'Dell wears a white lab coat and gazes up towards model planets floating in space around him. He and the planets are against a yellow ochre background.

Teaching Artist Profile: Dino O’Dell

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INSPIRING

Students

When teaching artists step inside Maryland classrooms, they open doors to joy, creativity, and discovery.

ENGAGING

Classrooms

Here, students connect to academic content through dance, music, storytelling, visual arts, and drama.

TRANSFORMING

Education

And through the arts, educators and school districts unlock the greatness within each child, advancing achievement and supporting authentic social emotional growth.

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