The Round Rock ISD “Council of the Arts” is an advisory board that consists of community arts partners, arts industry members, Round Rock ISD students - including all HS VPA Academy Ambassadors, teachers, parents and administrators. The council meets multiple times throughout the year to connect and discuss current and on-going projects, and focus on overall objectives. The officers for the organization include a chairperson, co-chairperson, secretaries and ex officio members.

The RRISD Council for the Arts was formed to bring together the arts community, teachers, students and administrators to PROMOTE, SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE for the strong and innovative visual and performing arts programs throughout the Round Rock Independent School District. Through this connection, strong relationships are built with existing arts organizations throughout our community where guidance and advice can be received and resources can be shared to benefit all.

Important words we use to guide our efforts (provided by our student VPA ambassadors):

• Outreach

• Connection

• Awareness

• Community

• Unity

The primary objective of the community partners on this advisory board is to support the following goals, outlined by the RRISD Fine Arts Administrators, of the visual and performing arts programs for Round Rock ISD:

• Prepare visual and performing arts students through course work and related experiential education for success in higher education, their careers and in life.

• Provide internships for visual and performing arts program students.

• Provide training and professional development opportunities for teachers.

• Provide and solicit assistance from the business community in funding the visual and performing arts programs.

• Enlist the expertise of individuals in the industry to assist with development and evaluation of curriculum, student selection, scholarships and internships.

• Advocate on behalf of the visual and performing arts programs.