Formally named the Penny Wollan-Kriel Arts in Education Program, in honor of the long-serving, retired executive director of SAAC, this program seeks to provide visual and performing arts experiences to students in Sangamon and Menard counties.  Funding is awarded to both public and private schools so that individual artists are able to provide enrichment by offering what might be a student’s only exposure to the arts.

Teachers may request funding throughout the school year by contacting Program Administrator Sheila Walk at programs@springfieldartsco.org.  

Donations to fund this important program are welcome and encouraged.