Education is one of the key components to a prosperous creative community. In fact, global studies show that creativity is the number one leadership capacity needed in the workforce today. The Office of Creative Sector Development will work to establish new and strengthen existing partnerships and collaborations among P-20 educators, artists, creative sector businesses and others to facilitate innovative education and training.

Currently the Thompson R2-J School District has the only K-12 arts integrated curriculum in the state using the arts to make lesson plans engaging and relevant at the same time. Work is being done to not only foster this successful program but to provide educational opportunities throughout this sector.