Partner Programs

The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) offers programs administered by our regional network of partner organizations, to ensure our funding opportunities reach all communities in the commonwealth. 

Arts in Education (AIE) Partnership

Through artist residencies, the PCA's Arts in Education (AIE) partnership enables artists to help others explore and develop their creativity and artistic skills in a variety of educational, community and institutional settings. 

Learn about Arts in Education residencies

Folk and Traditional Arts Partnership

The PCA's Folk and Traditional Arts partners investigate, document, present, sustain, and promote the folk and traditional art of Pennsylvania in order to celebrate our diverse heritage. 

Folk and Traditional Arts partners also administer the PCA's Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeships program. 

Learn more about Folk and Traditional Arts apprenticeships

Learn more about the PCA's Folk and Traditional Arts partnership

Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA)

Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA) is a partnership between local organizations and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA). Operating in all 67 Pennsylvania counties, PPA re-grants PCA funds to support a wide variety of local and community arts activities.

Learn more about the funding opportunities administered by our PPA Partners:

Learn about the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator

Learn about the Creative Sector Flex Fund