Question 1

What is artlook®?

Accepted Answer

artlook® is an online platform that has three key features: a live map that shows arts organizations and their educational offerings, a live map that shows schools and partnerships they are currently seeking, and data from a survey that is collected annually from HISD campuses to show arts education access across HISD. Check it out!

Question 2

Why should I use it or take the survey?

Accepted Answer

When you take the survey, you are giving valuable data to Arts Connect and to HISD to both advocate for the arts and to help drive policy and strategy. You are providing data that HISD DOES NOT currently collect. You are also able to update the school information so that our partners can see what campuses are looking for in educational programs. While previously the survey data has not been public as survey completion has been low, Arts Connect intends to make the data publicly accessible by educators like you for your needs – whether it be advocating for arts education on your campus or showing off your campus’ great arts offerings.

Question 3

I am having issues logging in or do not have an account. What do I do?

Accepted Answer

If you have issues logging on, or do not have an account, please email artlooksupport@artsconnecthouston.org.(mailto:artlooksupport@artsconnecthouston.org)

Question 4

What are the questions on the survey?​

Accepted Answer

You can preview questions here.(https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjKu2EyOrIemhrio-3hO7A7mzF8eAgHs/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105211625222877322038&rtpof=true&sd=true)

Question 5

How long should it take?

Accepted Answer

​We estimate that the survey should take roughly 15-20 minutes. Your campus profile has been pre-populated with enrollment data from HISD to help. You may need to talk with other educators on your campus or the principal for certain data, in which case it could take a bit longer.

Question 6

I do not know the answer to a survey question. What do I do?

Accepted Answer

​Please answer to the best of your knowledge or your best guess – that is still valuable information!

Question 7

I do not have any arts education or fine arts teachers at my campus. Should I still fill it out?

Accepted Answer

YES. This is extra important that you do so for two reasons:

1. You are making sure your campus is on the map so that arts organizations can see what you are looking for in terms of partnerships to fill any gaps in arts education you may have,
2. You are providing extremely valuable information on gaps in arts education access in HISD that helps to drive strategy and policy.

Question 8

What if my question isn't answered here?

Accepted Answer

We're happy to help! Please email artlooksupport@artsconnecthouston.org (mailto:artlooksupport@artsconnecthouston.org)and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

HISD artlook® Tracker

Campus & District artlook® Trackers

Unsure if your campus has filled out the 2023-24 artlook® survey? Curious about how many schools have already contributed to artlook® this year? Take a look below for both campus-specific and district-wide artlook® completion data.