Demonstration of Learning Day Registration
Click to watch a short video highlighting the Demonstration of Learning Day at Mableton Elementary School.
What is a Demonstration of Learning Day?
ArtsNOW Leadership Schools open their doors for a half day to welcome educators, district leaders, and community partners to see arts-integration strategies in the classroom.
ArtsNOW Demonstration of Learning Days invites visitors to tour a school and see arts-integrated lessons in action. Teacher and student engagement is visible, energizing, and inspiring. You cannot walk the halls without hearing the sounds of creating, sharing, and learning!
This year, we have planned five (5) ArtsNOW Demonstration of Learning Days to accommodate your schedule and showcase different types of schools in a variety of locations. Register below for the date, location, and model that best aligns with your needs and interests. For questions, please email [email protected].
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2025
East Aiken School of the Arts
223 Old Wagener Road, Aiken, SC 29801
East Aiken School of the Arts is an established arts-magnet school that focuses on data-driven and arts-integrated instruction to meet the needs of all learners. They joined ArtsNOW as a partner school in 2022 through a two-year funding initiative from Arts Grow SC, which was renewed to continue for a third year. East Aiken is an ABC-certified school and has been recognized continuously for their excellence in arts education.
Principal Lisa Fallow presented at the ArtsNOW Principals’ Network Conference in 2024 on “The ABCs of Leading an Arts-Integrated School” and is a champion of cultivating an arts-integration school-wide culture from the top down.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025
Dowell Elementary School
2121 W Sandtown Rd SW, Marietta, GA 30064
Dowell Elementary is one of six schools participating in the $2.78 million ArtsNOW “STEM + the Art of Integrated Learning (SAIL)” grant through the U.S. Department of Education. Come observe teachers across all grade levels bring learning to life through arts integration and STEAM instruction.
Dowell Elementary has received both STEAM and Arts Integration certifications from the Cobb County School District and values STEAM-based instruction to help every learner succeed. These learning initiatives can be viewed both inside the classroom as well as throughout the hallways, reflecting a school-wide culture of innovative and engaging education.
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
Cannons Elementary School
1315 Old Converse Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307
Cannons Elementary School serves 4K through 5th grade in Spartanburg District 3 and has been an Arts in Basic Curriculum School since 2011. Now in its third year as an ArtsNOW partner, Cannons continues to deepen its commitment to arts integration while consistently earning an 'Excellent' rating on the South Carolina Report Card. The school is also a recipient of the Distinguished Arts Program Grant from the South Carolina Department of Education. As a Compassionate Schools model, Cannons uses Conscious Discipline practices to support emotional regulation and cultivate a calm, focused learning environment.
SPRING 2026 - Date TBA
Mableton Elementary School
5220 Church Street, Mableton, GA 30126
Mableton Elementary is one of six schools participating in the $2.78 million ArtsNOW “STEM + the Art of Integrated Learning (SAIL)” grant through the U.S. Department of Education. Come observe teachers in 3rd-5th grade as they support math, science, and fine arts standards through integrative arts teaching and learning strategies in their third year of the grant.
The Georgia Department of Education recognized Mableton Elementary as a STEAM-certified school. In March 2023, Mableton Elementary was granted STEAM recertification by the Cobb County School District.
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026
Centerville Elementary School
1529 Whitehall Road, Anderson, SC 29625
At Centerville Elementary School, arts integration is embraced as a daily strategy to spark curiosity and connect students to deeper learning. Now in its third year as an ArtsNOW partner, the school’s dedicated leadership and staff use the arts to make content standards more engaging and relevant. Principal Jenifer Seymour, who has led the school since 2017, fosters a learning environment where creativity and collaboration thrive across grade levels.
What to Expect
Each Demonstration of Learning Day is customized to each school’s schedule. After school has started for their students, the day will kick off with a welcome from ArtsNOW and school leaders. A brief overview will share school data, insights, and success with their arts integration approach.
With a map and schedule in hand, guests will then tour classrooms, observe, engage with students, and enjoy examples of learning artifacts. Educators are encouraged to explore a variety of subjects and art forms showcased throughout the school.
Each Demonstration of Learning Day typically lasts about 3 hours in the morning. For example, it may begin at 8:30 a.m. and finish at 11:30 a.m. (Specific start and end times will be published closer to each date.) The day will conclude with a group debrief and to answer any questions.