The arts in education department provides technical assistance and resource information regarding American Indian art forms such as painting, drawing and sculpture to communities and the public school systems within the Chickasaw Nation service area. The department provides opportunities for school children to receive art education as it relates to the Priority of Academic Student Skills (PASS).

 Art integration instruction is also provided through summer workshops for educators and in-service programs for staff development. In the arts, students develop intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation while finding their own "creative pulse". In completing this process, students discover a basic human truth - the need for expression through art.

Please call the number above to request forms.

• Tribal citizenship card and/or CDIB (for student) interested in art program or children’s choir

Arts in Education Services:

• Connecting to American Indian Learners Educators Conference, UCO
• After School Arts Enrichment
• Alternative Education
• Direct On-Site Services
• Teacher Workshops
• Teacher In-Services
• JOM Art Clubs
• Mini-festivals

Arts in Education Programs:

• A Saturday Arts Program provides formal training in Chickasaw and other southeastern tribal fine arts. Applications are accepted beginning in August each school year, for grades third-sixth.
• The Chickasaw Children’s Choir program provides opportunities for children and youth to sing in a community setting and to develop musical skills, stage presence and movement, thereby encouraging confidence and improved self-esteem. Open to students beginning at age 8.
• Teacher In-Service Training and Native American/Cultural Classroom Instruction may be scheduled by public school arts programs and administration during the regular school term. A memorandum of understanding is established with each participating school.
• The Chickasaw Young Artists Studio (CYAS) serves students, grades seventh-12th, and assists them with art portfolios, contest preparation and one-on-one studio time with instructor. General mentoring of Chickasaw young artists throughout the year.

Please call the number above for application forms.