Partnerships & Collaborations

Working together to transform global arts learning

ISTA Global Arts Partners are part of a bold and growing movement to transform arts education worldwide. With over 45 years of experience, a global membership network spanning six continents, and a pioneering role in IB and international arts education, ISTA brings unparalleled reach, credibility, and creative expertise.

Our partnerships connect schools, cultural institutions, and organisations with ISTA’s global programme of festivals, professional learning, and innovation pilots. Partners benefit from increased visibility, access to cutting-edge practice, and the opportunity to shape the future of arts learning—while being recognised as leaders in creative education committed to making a lasting impact on young people and educators alike.

A mark of shared commitment

The ISTA Global Arts Partner badge is a symbol of partnership and shared commitment to transforming arts education worldwide:

Shared mission: Demonstrating a joint commitment to creativity, inclusion, and innovation in the arts.

Partnership in action: Highlighting collaboration that drives meaningful impact for young people and educators.

Global connection: Signifying membership in an international network of leading schools, artists, and cultural institutions.

What it means to be an ISTA Global Arts Partner

ISTA Global Arts Partnerships are built on meaningful, long-term collaboration:

Multi-year partnerships grounded in shared values of creativity, inclusion, innovation, and excellence in learning.

Partnerships that combine partner expertise, facilities, and networks with ISTA’s global reach, creative leadership, and opportunities.ion.

Collaborations that create transformative learning experiences while providing visibility and acknowledgement as leaders in global arts educatation.

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Our Trusted Collaborators

Here are some of the key organisations we have partnered with around the world on powerful, project-based initiatives—collaborations that have responded to cultural moments, global challenges, and shared values.

Amala Education (Amman, JO)
Empowering young people to drive social change through storytelling and theatre.

International Baccalaureate (Geneva, CH)
Official global provider of IB-accredited training and IB-endorsed DP Theatre and Film resources.

Artist Residency Thailand (Chiang Mai, Thailand)
Delivering residencies, mentorship, and professional development across Southeast Asia.

JustBGraphic (Toronto, CA)
Expanding access to immersive arts training and creative collaboration in Canada and beyond.

Atlanta International School & National Civil and Human Rights Museum (Atlanta, USA) Hosting festivals addressing freedom, modern slavery, and human rights.

International School of Phnom Penh (Cambodia)
Co-creating Connect festivals exploring Cambodia’s culture and history.

Terezín Memorial (Czech Republic)
Site-specific learning experiences on Holocaust remembrance, activism, and education.

9/11 Memorial & Museum (New York, USA)
Site-specific festivals inspiring global change, peace, and understanding.

Partner with
ISTA

Interested in partnering with ISTA to drive impactful arts education initiatives?
We welcome new collaborations that expand access to arts learning, creative engagement, and global connections.

Contact us to find out more

Partnering with ISTA connects you to a global network of educators, artists, and innovators—amplifying your impact, enhancing your profile, and creating transformative arts experiences that resonate far beyond your own community.