National Partnerships

What is National Partnerships?

Mandated to provide services and resources both locally and nationally, the Kennedy Center Education Department serves the nation through a variety of partnership programs and networks. These national partnerships provide a mechanism for the Kennedy Center to share nationally resources and programs that have been developed at the Kennedy Center and field-tested in the local community. In addition, national partners share with the Kennedy Center and other Education Department partnership networks best practices that have been developed at their local sites, providing a two-way sharing of resources and programs that informs the arts education field.

National Partnerships programs collect the latest news on arts education policy, research, resources, and innovations, and acting as a national clearinghouse, share this information nationally through written catalogues and other resources, as well as through technology. Similarly, staff makes regular presentations at national and regional arts education conferences, sharing information gathered about current issues, best practice, and Kennedy Center resources.

For young people, career development programs are available to the best young artists in ballet, modern dance, and orchestra. For adults, National Partnerships provide leadership and professional development through conferences and educational seminars.