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What is Run For the Arts?
Since 1977, Run For The Arts has helped schools raise more than $10.5 million for arts in education.
Run For The Arts is an opportunity for schools to raise the funds that make it possible to bring artists into their classrooms, pay for field trips to see performances and exhibitions and purchase art supplies. It is an annual jogathon conducted by individual schools throughout Oregon & SW Washington and coordinated by Young Audiences. Students secure pledges for laps run, earn points, win prizes and raise funds to ensure the arts are present in their school.
In the 2008-2009 school year, over 22,000 students in 93 schools from 16 different school districts in 7 counties participated in this project, raising over $675,000 -- a lion's share of arts programming for the classrooms of our neighborhoods. For more details click here. RFA Facts Sheet
Who Can Participate?
All public and private schools in Oregon & SW Washington are eligible.
Where is the Run?
Each individual school holds their own Run.
When is the Run?
Spring Runs occur from mid-March to the end of April
(March 17 through April 30, 2010).
Fall Runs occur in October
(October 1 through October 30, 2009).
Why Participate?
Run For The Arts ensures that the arts will be an integral part of the school year. Read this real life example. All Run funds directly benefit the schools that raise them. How to use your Run funds
How Does it Work?
Any school can participate. Simply sign up and prepare to hold an in-school “jogathon”. Students, faculty and even parents participate in collecting sponsor pledges and donations. Young Audiences provides detailed instructions, tips for success, sponsor sheets, promotional posters, guidance and support, motivational prizes and T-shirts. The schools provide an on-site coordinator. The students provide enthusiasm and leg power!
Sign Up Today! - click here to download Adobe Acrobat Reader
For More Information:
Contact us at (503) 225-5900 ext 221 or send an email to the Run For The Arts Liaison, David Meesenburg.
Run for the Arts Sponsors
Run For The Arts exists in part because of the hard work, creativity and perseverance of our sponsors. We appreciate the incredible support of our community, and we would like to recognize the following members:| Fred Meyer Foundation |  |
| Fox 12 Oregon |  |
| Oregon Screen Impressions |  |
| PDX49 |  |
And…
Binney & Smith
Jack in the Box
Northwest Children’s Theater & School
Oregon Ballet Theatre
Oregon Children’s Theatre
Portland Art Museum
Portland Center Stage
Portland Children’s Museum
Portland Youth Philharmonic
