ArtsNOW Receives Grant Renewal from the Carlos Foundation

by | Dec 23, 2025

Two logos side by side: on the left, the ArtsNOW logo with colorful dots forming a swirl—reflecting creativity in classrooms—and “artsNOW” in orange and pink; on the right, the Thalia & Michael C. Carlos Foundation logo in blue script and block letters.

ArtsNOW has received a $15,000 grant from the Thalia and Michael C. Carlos Foundation to support their mission to transform teaching and learning through arts integration. This marks a renewed commitment from The Carlos Foundation, demonstrating a shared commitment to advancing teaching and learning through arts integration.

The funding will support the final year of our three year strategic plan. The grant provides backing for our mission, helping to strengthen ArtsNOW’s organizational infrastructure and ensure sustainable growth and continued innovation in arts integration. With this support, more educators will have access to professional learning opportunities and online resources that integrate arts into core academic standards.

“We’re honored by the Carlos Foundation’s support,” said ArtsNOW President & CEO Pamela Walker. “Students will benefit from creative experiences that promote literacy, critical thinking, and classroom engagement.”

The Thalia and Michael C. Carlos Foundation, a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia, was established in 1980 to support initiatives in arts and education. This funding will help ArtsNOW continue expanding access to arts-integrated learning experiences that support both students and educators in developing creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.

About ArtsNOW

ArtsNOW is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming education through arts integration and innovative learning experiences. By empowering educators with the tools and strategies to integrate the arts across the curriculum, ArtsNOW inspires creative and critical thinkers equipped for success in school and beyond.