Arts Career Exploration Spotlight (ACES)
ACES was a meaningful program that introduced Madison-area students of color to the arts and creative careers. We are grateful to the students, artists, educators and community partners who helped shape and strengthen this work.
While ACES will not continue in its previous format, we are exploring new ways to provide arts access and career exploration for young people. Our commitment to equity, youth engagement and long-term experiences with the arts remains central to our work. The impact of ACES continues to inform our approach as we focus our limited resources on building long-term, systems-level connection to the arts.
About ACES
Overture's Arts Career Exploration Spotlight (ACES) program provided Madison-area middle and high-school students of color the opportunity to explore local arts organizations and career possibilities through hands-on experiences.
Overture partnered with organizations throughout the community and beyond to offer various perspectives on working in the expansive range of visual and performing arts. Students engaged in various arts forms, from painting and drawing to music, dance and theater, and gain exposure to varied arts careers, from administration to technical careers and art creation. Students also engaged in experiential field trips connected to the arts.
What careers are in the arts?
Check out just a sampling of career options in our Careers in the Arts document.
Program Photos
ACES is generously supported by: Old National Bank, Nelnet and contributions to Overture Center for the Arts.
