Congratulations to the 2015 Vashon Artists in Schools Grant Recipients!

Awarded Teachers:  Nancy Herrington, Chris Muller, Holly Boyajian, Tara Brenno, Esther Morrison, Sarah Hamill, Aristy Gill, Samantha Hirman, Frank Daniels, Kelly Brynn, Barron Steffen, Geri Wilson, Joleen McCauley, Glenda Berliner, Colleen Sweeney, Sara Filanoski, Patty Gregorich, Tim Heyford, Karen Stendahl, Julie Jaffe, Carolyn Zikes, Jennifer Martin, Siobhan Avolio-Toly, Stephanie Detwiler, Katie Lewandowski, Harris Levinson.

Artists In Residence:  Tom Pruiksma, William Jarcho, Ray Pfortner, Martha Enson, Living Voices, Kaj Wyn Berry, Bill Seago, Mik Kuhlman, Ivonne Kommer, Liz Lewis, Leah Mann, Ela Lamblin, Geri Siebert, Barbara Gustafson, Christine Juarez, and Lauren Boyajian.

Vashon Artists in Schools (VAIS) is a collaboration between Vashon Allied Arts and Vashon Island School District, pairing professional artists with teachers and students (k - 12) for meaningful, curriculum based arts learning.  Funding for VAIS is provided by the Washington State Arts Commission/ArtsWA, Vashon Partners in Education (PIE), Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), and private donors.