About PAE
Parents for Arts Education is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing awareness to the importance of visual and performing arts education in our schools and communities. In the age of AI, we know the importance of learning human skills that lead to success in any field and have witnessed how these skills are developed through music, dance, theater, and art programs.
Parent-led, Community-powered
We gather parents, teachers, students and the overall community across all of the art disciplines to have one voice to encourage, support and advocate for these programs. By empowering everyone, not only teachers and arts professionals, to share our experiences, we can ensure decision makers and families make informed decisions for student success in an unknown future of work.
Fine Arts Builds Human Skills
"Together we can ensure all students have access to fine arts education and build the human skills needed for success - the skills a computer can never replace! "
- Trina Martin, Founder of Parents for Arts Education
Our Mission
Parents for Arts Education mobilizes parents, students, teachers and the overall community to advocate for strong music, dance, theatre, and visual arts education in schools and communities.
Our Vision
A future where fine arts education is recognized, protected, and sustained as an essential part of every student’s education.
Values
1. Access
Every child deserves access to high-quality fine arts education, regardless of zip code or background.
2. Community
Lasting change happens when parents, students, educators, and supporters work together with shared purpose.
3. Clarity
Clear, research-based messaging empowers families to advocate confidently and effectively.
4. Collaboration
We partner respectfully with educators and administrators to strengthen programs—not compete with them.
5. Sustainability
We focus on building long-term demand so fine arts programs are protected for generations to come.