Trina Martin

5 years ago today , I officially registered Parents for Arts Education  with the State of Texas. I started this work after realizing how often arts programs were quietly at risk, not because they lacked impact, but because advocacy was fragmented, underfunded, and usually reactive . Parents cared deeply, but they didn’t have shared language, tools, or support. And they were separated, usually pitted against each other. Art versus band versus dance, etc. (fyi...you don't see biology fighting...

As we step into 2026, I wanted to take a moment to share what’s been happening behind the scenes at Parents for Arts Education… and where we’re headed next. Over the past year, much of my time has been focused on building the foundation this movement needs to grow . That work has included: Designing a new Parents for Arts Education website  to better serve parents, students, and communities Filming a TEDx talk  that clearly connects fine arts education to the human skills every child will...

The TEDx talk is officially LIVE on YouTube! This message about the power of arts education is timely, important — and now it needs momentum. That’s where you come in. YouTube decides what gets promoted based on early engagement . The more people who watch, comment, like, and share, the more the algorithm pushes this message beyond our arts bubble. Please take 10 minutes right now to help: 👉 Watch the full video 👉 Leave a comment on YouTube (a full sentence works best) 👉 Like and save ...