Artists in Residence (Education)

Overview of the Artists in Residence (Education) program:

The Artists in Residence (Education) program is a grant offered by the Ontario Arts Council (OAC). It aims to foster partnerships between Ontario-based professional artists and educational institutions. The program supports projects that bring professional artists into schools to enrich students’ learning experiences through creative and artistic engagement.

Benefits of the Artists in Residence (Education) program:

• Enhancement of Creative Learning: The program encourages artistic collaboration between educators and artists, helping to integrate arts into the educational curriculum.
• Funding Support: Schools and artists receive financial support to cover the costs of their collaboration, allowing artists to focus on delivering high-quality programs.
• Professional Development: Artists can develop their skills in educational settings, building their experience in community engagement and pedagogy.
• Broader Community Impact: By involving students in arts-based projects, the program promotes cultural awareness and creativity, benefiting the school community at large.

Eligibility criteria of the Artists in Residence (Education) program:

• Location: Open to professional artists and schools based in Ontario, Canada.
• Target Audience:
• Professional artists who are residents of Ontario and have a track record of artistic work and community engagement.
• Educational institutions (Kindergarten to Grade 12) located in Ontario. These can include publicly funded schools or private schools.
• Additional Criteria:
• Artists must have at least two years of professional experience.
• Projects must be student-centered and align with the Ontario curriculum.
• Artists working in all artistic disciplines (e.g., visual arts, music, dance, theatre, literature, media arts) are eligible.