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.

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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.

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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”

Our summer programs have ended, the school year is about to begin, and our teaching artists are ready to return to classrooms with more experience partnering with teachers and engaging students in joyful, creative, and academically strong lessons. Each year,…

Teaching Artist Profile: Dino O’Dell

Students are dressed for warm weather in t-shirts and shorts. They are in a classroom, lined up on chairs, and drumming on overturned orange buckets.

A Peek into Summer at Arts for Learning Maryland

Arts for Learning Maryland Awarded Grant to Expand Bloomberg Arts Internship Program for Baltimore’s Public High School Students

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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