Northern Tier Partnership for Arts in Education (NTPAIE)

The Northern Tier Partnership for Arts in Education (NTPAIE) is a partnership program of the Bradford County Regional Arts Council and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA).  Initiated in 1997, the NTPAIE provides arts education programming for Bradford, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Sullivan, Tioga & Wyoming counties. 

Arts in Education Programs:

Artist Residencies - teachers & artists partner in the classroom to share tools, skills & knowledge with a goal of improving and/or enhancing learning in and through the arts.  Practicing, professional artists connect with schools, Head Start programs, youth groups, libraries, etc. (any non-profit is eligible), for an extended period of time.  Educators work collaboratively with artists and Arts Council staff to develop and implement programs tailored to engage students, teachers and communities in the creative process.  Students interact with the artist, learning and/or reinforcing existing curricular or program goals through the arts.  Artist residencies allow students, even non-traditional learners to achieve success, build self confidence, explore & experiment within their learning environment, think creatively and communicate effectively.  Matching funds for artist residencies are available to schools & non-profit organizations through NTPAIE and the PA Council on the Arts (complete & submit 'request for funds form' on the educator forms tab to your right). 

Poetry Out Loud - presented by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation in partnership with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and BCRAC, Poetry Out Loud is a program that encourages high school students to learn about great poetry through memorization, performance and competition.  Starting in the fall and continuing into early spring, schools in every region of PA are invited to participate in classroom, school-wide, and regional contests, advancing to a state competition in Harrisburg.  State champions advance to the National finals in Washington, D.C.  Bradford County Regional Arts Council administers the regional competition for Bradford, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Sullivan, Tioga & Wyoming counties.  For more information visit http://www.poetryoutloud.org/  To participate in this region's competition, contact elaine@bcrac.org .

Learning Early Network - arts programming for early childhood:  artist/teacher partnerships & artist residencies, annual early childhood conference, workshops & teacher training opportunities, etc.(see link on left or visit http://www.learningearly.com/)

SchoolTime Youth Series - theatre programming for youth

Our Mission:  NTPAIE strives to provide intensive, on-going arts experiences, that: affirm the creative potential of each person; enhance technical knowledge and ability; inspire creativity; stimulate the expression of personal vision; and applaud achievement. NTPAIE nurtures arts in education through collaborations among regional communities, schools and artists.

Our Philosophy:  The arts are an essential form of communication and a powerful means of expression.  Arts are integral to an individual’s basic education.  Partnerships between the arts community, schools and service agencies are critical for lifelong learning.

For more information on any of the above arts in education programs contact Elaine Poost, Associate Director at 570-268-2787 or elaine@bcrac.org.