When a school is designated as an Exemplary School, it is not only recognized for improvement efforts, but it also gains positive exposure that helps in fundraising, advocacy, and networking. The selection process builds on the ASN partnership with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Precollegiate Arts Schools (ACCPAS).

Other features of designation include:

• Feature article in the ASN e-news

• Recognition on the website, annual conference, and annual awards ceremony

• Printed Certificate

• Use of the Exemplary School logo

Deadlines for Exemplary School applications are May 15 and December 15 each year. 
[Click to download the Exemplary Schools Program Description & Application PDF Document]

See examples of a completed application: 
(note that examples posted do not reflect updated applications)
• High School
• Middle School 

Arts Schools Network Exemplary Schools

	Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School Charleston, SC
	High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Houston, TX
	Idyllwild Arts Academy Idyllwild, CA
	Los Angeles County High School of the Arts Los Angeles, CA
	Oakland School for the Arts Oakland, CA
	Orange County High School of the Arts Santa Ana, CA
	Orange Grove Middle Magnet School of the Arts Tampa, FL
	South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities Greenville, SC
	Toledo School for the Arts Toledo, OH