National Gallery of Art Extension Service
Program Accomplishments
In fiscal year 2007, audiovisual art education materials relating to the Nation's collection of paintings and sculptures and to the Gallery's special exhibitions were shown to a diverse number of audiences across the country 121,174 times. In fiscal years 2008 and 2009, the number of showings and audiences are estimated to remain in this range. The use of these resource materials in the educational community and for continuing and lifelong learning will remain high. In fiscal year 2007, Extension Programs on the Gallery's collections and exhibitions were seen by a reported 24,360,693 persons.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Audio-visual materials for the use in art education programs and humanities curricula.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Schools, colleges, libraries, clubs, museums, community organizations, individuals, and non-commercial educational television stations.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Public and private nonprofit institutions and organizations.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Write to the headquarters office for list of available materials; order forms provided. Catalogue listings also available on NGA website: http://www.nga.gov/education/classroom/loanfinder.
Award Procedures
None.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Authorization
20 U.S.C. 71-75.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
None.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
None.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Data on use of materials.
Audits
None.
Records
None.
Financial Information
Account Identification
33-0200-0-1-503.
Obigations
(Salaries and Expenses) FY 07 $480,150; FY 08 est $450,000; and FY 09 est $515,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
None.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Catalogue of available programs. Entries are also listed on the Gallery web site http://www.nga.gov/resources/index.shtm.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Department of Education Resources, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC 20565. Telephone: (202) 737-4215. Contact: Department Office, Telephone: (202) 842-6273 (FTS 8-737-6600). E-mail: EdResources@nga.gov.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
None.
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