The Gary Alexander Arts in Education Grant provides mini-grants to public and private schools in Rowlett, Texas, to enhance or create new artistic and educational experiences. Administered by the Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission, the program evaluates applications based on artistic merit, community value, project feasibility, and educational benefit. Grant recipients are honored at a City Council meeting.

Eligible projects include theater, dance, vocal and instrumental performances; art exhibits and demonstrations; student workshops in visual and performing arts or humanities; and author lectures. Ineligible projects include capital improvements, operating expenses, scholarships, fundraisers, retroactive funding requests, social functions, or projects for privately owned, for-profit corporations. Projects with obscene material, as defined by Penal Code section 43, are also excluded.

Applications are due by January 17, 2025, and can be mailed, emailed, or delivered to Laura Tschoerner, the Arts & Humanities Staff Liaison and Library Director, at the Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main Street, Suite 200, Rowlett, TX 75088. Submissions via email should be sent to ltschoerner@rowlett.com.

Application forms are available for download on the City of Rowlett’s website. Schools are encouraged to carefully outline how their project aligns with the grant criteria to maximize their chances of selection. For additional information, applicants can contact the Rowlett Public Library or the Arts and Humanities Commission.