The Arts Education Advisory Council advises the Commissioner and Board of Education on matters pertinent to the development of arts education in the Commonwealth. This includes examining statewide trends and needs, seeking public and professional input, identifying model programs, and making recommendations on policies and programs for the dance, music, theatre, and visual and media arts components of the Massachusetts Arts Curriculum Framework.
Council members reflect a wide range of perspectives and activities in arts education. They include arts teachers and directors, practicing artists, professors of arts education, and staff members from arts organizations. All of the arts disciplines are represented.
Ms. Lauren Saracino (Main Contact) Director of Performing Arts Wellesley Public Schools 40 Kingsbury Street Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
Ms. Jackie Carvey TBD
Dawn Benski (Pronouns: She/Her), Arts Content Support Lead Teaching and Learning Unit Phone: 781-338-3235 Email: Dawn.M.Benski@mass.gov
Last Updated: October 9, 2026