Project Open Door
Project Open Door, 2005 to present, partners TLAD with Providence School District to develop robust arts curricula and provide after-school programming for students at low-performing schools. The program began informally with Feinstein High School, and expanded to a collaboration with Hope High School and others in Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, and Woonsocket. Funding for Project Open Door has been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Rhode Island Foundation. Administrative staff from RISD, Paul Sproll (Project Director) and Lauren Allen (Associate Director), work alongside PSD superintendents, educators, and artists.
The Project Open Door documents include grant proposals, course materials, and corresponding regarding its many collaborations.
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Proposal for the High School Initiative at RISD
Department of Teaching + Learning in Art + Design
TLAD proposal to the Rhode Island Foundation for a grant to support high school students interested in the arts through collaboration between RISD and Providence Schools.
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Schedule for Graduation Proficiency in the Arts Professional Development Workshop
Department of Teaching + Learning in Art + Design
Schedule for a professional development day for Providence School Department high school art teachers hosted at RISD.
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Letter from Providence School District Superintendent
Melody Johnson and Department of Teaching + Learning in Art + Design
Correspondence to Paul Sproll from the superintendent of Providence Schools, regarding schools' performance and progress.
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Letter from the New Feinstein High School
Nancy Owen, KC Perry, and Department of Teaching + Learning in Art + Design
Correspondence to Paul Sproll from the administration at Feinstein High School regarding approval for funding for after-school arts programming in collaboration with RISD.
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Letter to Hope High School Advisory Council
Paul Sproll and Department of Teaching + Learning in Art + Design
Correspondence from Paul Sproll to the advisory council for Hope High School's Arts School regarding difficulties facing the high school and collaboration with RISD.