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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.

Contact Information:

  • Phone: 541-485-2278

  • Email: lanearts@lanearts.org

  • Address: Lane Arts Council, 174 East 16th Ave, Suite 125, Eugene, OR 97401
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    artsmusic-educationteachers

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