We bring in-depth experience to evaluating arts and arts education programs. We strongly believe that the arts can strengthen communities and the economy. We also believe in the value of educational programming that integrates the spectrum of art modalities, including visual arts, theater, dance and music into core curriculum. Our knowledge and experience in the arts informs our evaluation of arts-based initiatives in elementary and middle-school education, including resident artist programs as well as in model programs that integrate the arts into core curriculum.