Dear Performing Arts Enthusiasts,

In April 2022, the U.S. Department of Education issued a “call” across the United States and its territories for student performing artists interested in showcasing their talent, virtually or in-person, at internal and external Department-hosted events.

We have received many talent submissions from across the country and are now seeking specific talent by student performing artists who may be involved in summer learning and afterschool programs to be considered for events at the U.S. Department of Education, including events for the Engage Every Student initiative.

Performance opportunities can include, and are not limited to, bands/marching bands, color guards, drumlines, soloists, choirs, dancers, singers, poets/spoken word artists, and theatrical performers.

We are reaching out to you, as a supporter of the arts, to assist the Department in sharing this information with your state arts directors, arts educators, students, and anyone else you think may be interested. 

Responses to this call are voluntary and will provide the Department with a repository of student talent that may be matched to specific events, including Engage that amplify the mission and initiatives of the Department.

Please utilize this link for additional information that includes Frequently Asked Questions, submission instructions, and other related guidance. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete your submission and/or answer any related questions, please email studentart@ed.gov. 

Thank you for your support!