A collaborative partnership between the Islands Museum of Art and the San Juan Island School district is ensuring the preservation of visual arts education for every school-aged child in spite of severe budget cuts. The program provides an alternative, community-based model of experiential arts instruction. Support is for art supplies and teaching artist stipends. Other partners include the Islands Museum of Art, Washington State Arts Commission; the Friday Harbor Elementary and Middle school PTAs; the San Juan Island Public Schools Foundation and the San Juan Island School District.