Arizona’s Arts in Education Celebration and the Tancer “Arts in Education” Award nomination, an inaugural award in memory of philanthropist, and past Act One member, Bob Tancer, is open through July 15, 2022.

Robert “Bob” Tancer was an active member of the Act One board, believing in the mission of the organization and working on the committee to expand the educational depth of the field trip experience. Bob saw the tremendous role the teacher played in making the experience rich and educationally rewarding.

What is Act One?

Act One is a nonprofit organization that makes the arts accessible to thousands of children and families in Arizona each year through field trips for K-12 students from Title I schools and the Culture Pass program.

Who is eligible:

Any full-time, certified Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade Arizona general education, special education, or arts educator is eligible to be nominated. The award will be presented at a ceremony at the winner’s school in September. You may self-nominate or nominate someone else.

Winner will receive:

$1,000 Monetary Award
Changing Hands Bookstore Gift Certificate
Original Piece of Art
Tickets from Arts + Culture Partners
Field Trips from Arts + Culture Partners

When is the deadline?

The nomination deadline is Friday, July 15, 2022 at 11:59pm MST. The top 3 nominees will be notified by Monday, August 15th with Zoom interviews taking place the week of August 22. The winner will be contacted by Friday, August 26th.

How to apply:

Visit https://act1az.org/tancer-arts-in-education-award/