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How to Request CAPS Programs for Public, Private, & Charter Schools

Checklist for Public, Private, & Charter  Schools

  • August

    An Arts Liaison (parent, teacher, principal) is established to book and coordinate CAPS programs with the DAC CAPS Director

  • Determine how your school will fund CAPS programming

  • Browse the CAPS Artist Directory and select an artist-led performance, workshop, or residency

  • September

    Submit an online request for a CAPS artist

  • The Arts Liaison will coordinate with the CAPS Director and school leadership to ensure a successful arts integration experience

  • Enjoy your CAPS Performance or Workshop

  • Complete the online CAPS Survey

School Eligibility

  • Be a public, private, or charter school located in Durham or a neighboring county
  • Have an established School Arts Liaison to coordinate with the DAC CAPS Director
  • Schedule a program from our Artist Directory 

Funding for CAPS Programs

  • Request information from area school districts about, North Carolina Arts Council grant opportunities, Title 1 funding, 21st century grants and magnet funds available to support arts/curriculum integration. 
  • Parent Teacher Associations
  • Orange County can submit proposals at the link HERE, for funding to bring CAPS teaching artists into their school.
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Al Strong

Director of Creative Arts
in Public + Private Schools

919.560.2718