Alegria
http://www.alegria.org
This Mexican Folklorico home page includes background and current information related to costume, music, and dances from various regions of Mexico. Includes an extensive listing (and web links) to folklorico groups, schools, and organizations in the United States, as well as Mexican dance, music, art and culture websites.
Americans for the Arts
http://www.artsusa.org
Excellent arts information resource site. Provides arts policy and advocacy information, and arts research summaries and links.
Ansel
Adams at 100
http://www.sfmoma.org/adams/
Engaging interactive site integrating the works of Ansel
Adams with the history of California.
Art in the 21st Century
http://www.pbs.org/art21/
Artcyclopedia
http://artcyclopedia.com/
Search artcyclopedia by artist name, artworks by title, movement, medium, subject matter, or nationality, or by art museums. Provides comprehensive information about art movements.
Arts for Learning
http://www.artsforlearning.org
A wide range of arts lesson plans and other resources are available for download on this site. Lesson plans provide detailed descriptions, curriculum connections, and lifelong learning resources. Also includes article by teachers and art teachers engaged in teaching arts to elementary aged children.
Asian Art Appreciation
http://www.asia-art.net
This site presents traditional and contemporary Asian art from China, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Japan. Asian art history and technique are explored.
Ballad of America
http://www.balladofamerica.com
This website contains songs and stories of the United States through traditional folk songs. Includes songs, song notes, and lyrics.
Ballet Notes
http://www.balletmet.org/balletnotes.html
This site provides “in-depth background on ballets, their creators and history”. The database can be searched by choreographers and composers or ballet titles.
California Alliance for Arts Education
http://www.artsed.org
CAAE “promotes, supports, and advocates visual and perfoming arts education for PreK – 16. ArtsEd resources include information on advocacy, arts organization and agencies, current research and statistics, state & national arts guidelines, classroom resources, and more.
California Arts Project
http://csmp.ucop.edu/tcap/
California Art Project to help deepen teacher knowledge and develop instructional strategies.
Community Arts Network
http://www.communityarts.net
This site is dedicated to “promoting information exchange, research and critical dialogue with the field of community-based art”. Featured articles are searchable by arts discipline, populations, social contexts, or the field.
Dance Education Web
http://danceducationweb.org
Provides myriad of information on Dance for kids and educators.
Drama in Education
http://www.kentaylor.co.uk/die/
Offers lesson plans and resources on Drama education.
Essentials of Music
http://www.essentialsofmusic.com
This site provides basic information about classical music. It features biographies of prolific composers, the histories of musical eras, and a musical glossary. Site also includes over 200 illustrative audio clips.
Eyes on Art: A Learning to Look Curriculum
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/art2/
International Arts Resources
http://www.artslynx.org/
LA Cultural Affairs Department
http://www.culturela.org
Here you will find an extensive list of LA’s cultural centers and theatres. A schedule of free cultural events throughout LA are included in the downloadable Festival Guide.
Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov
Teacher resources at this site include The Library of Congress Presents: Music, Theatre and Dance, a collection of scores, sheet music, audio, and films; and Lyrical Legacy, an in-depth look at unique song and poetry documents from the Library’s digital collections.
Making Sense of Modern Art
http://www.sfmoma.org/msoma/
Connects to modern and contemporary artworks in the Museum's permanent collection.
Mexico Connect
http://www.mexconnect.com
Homepage of Mexico Connect. The Art and Artisan section of this site highlights Mexican artisans, writers, painters, ceramicists, cultural examples, and sculptors. Included are gallery images, biographical sketches, and links to artist homepages.
Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles
http://www.lamurals.org
Provides information on local murals and community muralists. Features mural and muralist index.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum for Teachers
http://www.rockhall.com/programs/plans.asp
Offers lesson plans using popular rock and roll music.
Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC)
http://www.sparcmurals.org
Homepage for the premier community based public art resource center, committed to viewing public art as an “organizing tool for addressing contemporary issues, fostering cross cultural understanding, and promoting civic dialogue”. Includes images of neighborhood pride murals.
Teaching Arts.Org
http://www.teachingarts.org
This online arts resource center provides extensive resources for teachers, students, administrators, and the community. Links from this site are organized around six important themes: arts advocacy, career planning, current events and research, general resources, model programs, professional development opportunities, and standards and assessment.
World Wide Arts Resources
http://www.wwar.com
This site offers contemporary art, art news, art history, contemporary artist, and gallery portfolios.
