Lane Arts Council Spark Award for Excellence in Teaching Artistry
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Lane Arts Council Spark Award
Award Name: Spark Award for Excellence in Teaching Artistry
Geographic Scope: Greater Lane County region
Purpose: Recognizes the impact of teaching artists serving Lane County through in-school and/or out-of-school arts education programming. The award honors an artist who exemplifies excellence in teaching artistry through:
1. Depth of skill and experience
2. Meaningful student engagement
3. Impact in and beyond the classroom
Eligible Applicants: Teaching artists serving the greater Lane County region
Background: Established in 2025. The inaugural Spark Award (2025) was presented to Kelly Thibodeaux, a professional fiddler with 40+ years of playing experience and 20+ years of leading fiddle workshops in public schools across Oregon.
Recognition: Award recipient is honored at the annual Imagine Lane Arts event.
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