WHAT IS AWE?

Often described as a PTO for the arts, Arts in Western Education (AWE) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that serves the arts programs in six public schools in the western part of Albemarle County, Virginia. AWE aims to nurture arts programs through funding, events, and creating an arts community where students can find their voice and tap into their unique creativity.

AWE is a collection of passionate and energetic parents who partner with incredible arts educators and students. Serving Brownsville, Crozet, Ivy, and Murray Elementary schools, as well as Henley Middle and Western Albemarle High schools, AWE seeks to support these arts programs today and secure heir future for years to come.

Heading artwork made by elementary school students in Western Albemarle.