It’s proven that the arts improve achievement for all students - especially those who struggle most. Walton Arts Center knows that time in the classroom is precious; that’s why we work to make sure that attending the Colgate Classroom Series is more than a field trip, it’s a field class. We also know that making the arts accessible to all children takes committed resources. Walton Arts Center works to make the arts affordable for all children.
There are two ways to get involved with Walton Arts Center while saving money and increasing student participation
- Smart Partner program
- 100% Smart Partner program
1. Smart Partner teachers and students receive:
As a 2012-2013 Smart Partner your teachers and students will receive:
- 50% reduction in ticket cost for every student and teacher
- Highest quality curriculum-linked performances from around the globe that support learning in core subject areas
- On-line Performance Guides that support classroom instruction
- J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. Transportation Subsidy
- 50% reduction in registration fee for professional development workshops
2. 100% Smart Partner Schools bring every classroom to at least one educational performance each year.
As a 2012-2013 100% school, in addition to basic Smart Partner benefits you receive:
- Priority registration for the Colgate Classroom Series
- Increased J.B. Hunt bussing subsidy
- Priority access to visiting artist workshops for your students
For more information about the Smart Partner and 100% Smart Partner programs, please contact Shannon Rolle at schools@waltonartscenter.org or 479.571.2743
Special thanks to our 2012-2013 100% schools & principals
Bentonville Public Schools:
Elm Tree Elementary (Tanya Sharp)
Mary Mae Jones Elementary (Ashley Williams)
R.E. Baker Elementary (Dr. Amanda Kelly)
Fayetteville Public Schools:
Asbell Elementary (La Tayna Greene)
Butterfield Trail Elementary (Joette Folsom)
Happy Hollow Elementary (Sharon People)
Holcomb Elementary (Tracy Mulvenon)
Leverett Elementary (Cheryl Putnam)
Owl Creek School (Kristen Champion)
Root Elementary (Rhonda Moore)
Vandergriff Elementary (Bert Stark)
Washington Elementary (Ashley Garcia)
McNair Middle School (Michelle Hayward)
Holt Middle School (Mike Mason)
Siloam Springs Public Schools:
Allen Elementary (Cindy Covington)
Southside Elementary (Dan Siemens)
Springdale Public Schools:
Bayyari Elementary (Martha Walker)
George Elementary (Annette Freeman)
Harp Elementary (Allison Strange)
Harvey Jones Elementary (Melissa Fink)
Monitor Elementary (Maribel Childress)
T.G. Smith Elementary (Kim Simco)
Turnbow Elementary (Stacey Ferguson)
John Tyson Elementary (Lola Malone)
Walker Elementary (Dondi Frisinger)
Rogers Public Schools:
Bellview Elementary (Dan Cox)
Bonnie Grimes Elementary (Debra Lewis)
Frank Tillery Elementary (Johnnie Wilbanks)
Grace Hill Elementary (Jeannie B. Rehl)
Mathias Elementary (Betsy Kinkade)
Northside Elementary (Anita Turner)
Old Wire Elementary (Shana Maxey)
Reagan Elementary (Laura Quillen)
Russell Jones Elementary (Pam Camper)
Tucker Elementary (Dr. Cindy Viala)
Westside Elementary(Amy Putnam)
Kingston School (Marsha Shaver)
Benton County School of the Arts, Bentonville (Julia Rice)
Clear Spring School, Eureka Springs (Debbie Hartsell)
St. Joseph's Catholic School, Fayetteville (Marcia Diamond)
St. Vincent de Paul School, Rogers (Joseph Sine)
The New School, Fayetteville(Sara Stephenson)