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State of Arts Education in Northeast Louisiana 2027

State of Arts Education in Northeast Louisiana 2027

School Survey

In 2018, the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council conducted the first regional assessment of arts education access in Northeast Louisiana. The study examined public schools across our service area and provided valuable insight into the opportunities available to students throughout the region.

The findings revealed significant disparities in arts education access and helped establish a baseline for future advocacy, partnerships, and investment in arts education.

Now, nearly a decade later, the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council is undertaking an updated assessment to better understand the current state of arts education in our region.

In addition to measuring progress since 2018, this assessment will help us better understand how educational changes over the past decade - including the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, staffing challenges, funding shifts, and evolving educational priorities - have affected arts education opportunities for students across Northeast Louisiana.

While the pandemic disrupted schools nationwide, we believe enough time has passed to meaningfully evaluate its long-term effects on arts programming, student access, educator staffing, and community partnerships.

The information gathered through this survey will help identify successes, challenges, and emerging needs while informing future advocacy, funding opportunities, and partnerships that support arts education throughout our region.

We greatly appreciate your participation in this important regional assessment.

Estimated Completion Time: 10–15 minutes


View the 2018 Assessment

Before completing this survey, you may review the original 2018 report:


Why Your Participation Matters

Your response will help the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council:

  • Measure changes in arts education access since 2018
  • Assess the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on arts education
  • Identify gaps in access and resources
  • Advocate for arts education funding and support
  • Strengthen partnerships between schools and arts organizations
  • Inform future programs and initiatives serving students throughout Northeast Louisiana

All responses will be aggregated for reporting purposes. Individual school data will not be published without permission.


SECTION 1: SCHOOL INFORMATION
First Name *
Last Name *
Position/Title

Please note: To ensure accurate school-level data, a separate survey should be completed for each school served. If you are completing this survey on behalf of multiple schools, please submit one response for each school.

SECTION 2: ARTS EDUCATION STAFFING
Which of the following arts disciplines are currently offered at your school? Check all that apply.
For each discipline offered, please indicate the staffing structure. Notate Not Applicable/Zero where needed.
Visual Art
General Music
Band
Choir
Orchestra
Theatre
Dance
Media Arts / Digital Arts
Creative Writing / Literary Arts
SECTION 3: STUDENT ACCESS

For each discipline offered, indicate who may participate.

Visual Art
General Music
Band
Choir
Orchestra
Theatre
Dance
Media Arts / Digital Arts
Creative Writing / Literary Arts
SECTION 4: FACILITIES & RESOURCES

Does your school have access to the following?

Art Room
Music Room
Band Room
Orchestra Room
Auditorium / Performance Space
Dedicated Theatre Space
Computer Lab for Digital Arts
Kiln
Piano(s)
SECTION 5: COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
During the past three years, has your school partnered with any of the following?
SECTION 6: STUDENT EXPERIENCES

Approximately how many students participated in the following during the 2026–2027 school year?

How many arts-related field trips did your students attend during the school year?
How many visiting artists or arts organizations served your students during the school year?
SECTION 7: COVID-19 IMPACT & CHANGE OVER TIME
Since the 2019–2020 school year, how has arts education at your school changed?
SECTION 8: NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Which arts-related needs are most important for your school? (Select up to five.)

SECTION 9: OPEN RESPONSE

May the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council contact you for follow-up questions?

Thank you for participating in the State of Arts Education in Northeast Louisiana 2027 Regional Assessment. Your response will help shape the future of arts education advocacy, funding, and partnerships throughout our region.