EDAD 693 & 694 Practicum/Internship Artifact

Standard 4.0 Community Collaboration

Element 4.2 Mobilize Community Resources
Activity: Samantha Funding the Arts Grant
Time: 3 hours
Artifacts: SFA Cover Letter, Grant Application
Description: The Samantha Funding the Arts Foundation is a wonderful organization
created to honor a young woman in our community who passed away at age 21 due
to a car accident. Her parents started the foundation to honor Sam (who was an
artist) and keep her memory alive through supporting the arts in our schools and
community. Their vision is to supplement funding for the arts in our local schools and
community, inspire young artists, create new arts programs, and keep the arts alive
in our schools. They raise money through various events, such as their annual Corn
Hole Tournament, to be able to financially support the arts in our schools. One way
they provide their support is through the SFA Grant.
Reflection: The SFA Grant is straightforward and simple. They want to know what
you would like to purchase and how it will be used to promote the arts in your school.
Last year I requested funds to purchase Music Express Magazine and Activate
Magazine to enrich my program with new songs and lessons that I knew the kids
would enjoy. SFA graciously obliged, and my students and I enjoyed our new
materials all year long! Ill likely request them again this year. I also helped point
our new art teacher to the SFA Grant and supported her in filling it out to receive
some much-needed items for her classroom. As a teacher and administrator, its
important to know what resources are available in your community and to utilize
them to make the most of your school programs.