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Artists-In-Schools deadline is April 1
The
application deadline for schools and similar organizations wishing to sponsor
an Artists-In-Schools & Communities (AISC) residency during the 2004-2005
school year is April 1, 2004. AISC rosters and a two-page application form
will be mailed to school administrators, curriculum directors, English
teachers and arts specialists as well as community arts councils,
parent/teacher organizations, and other community groups mid-February.
Through AISC, professional artists are placed in
South Dakota schools to
supplement existing arts programs. Artists conduct residencies in dance,
literature, music, theatre, traditional/folk arts, and visual arts. Length of
the residency varies from one week to a full semester. Residencies can be
designed to address elementary through secondary school needs regardless of
size, locale, or existing arts curriculum. By working with teachers, parents
and the community, artists create activities that can inspire children to
learn more about the arts and life itself.
This year the program has been expanded to include community
residencies involving people of various ages. When appropriate, schools are
encouraged to collaborate with local organizations to provide school/community
residencies.
Fee to the local sponsor is $450 per week for a single-artist
residency plus the cost of any necessary supplies. The South Dakota Arts
Council matches this fee and reimburses the artist's mileage. Local sponsors
also provide housing for out-of-town artists during the residency.
Anyone needing additional rosters or application forms should
contact Michael Pangburn, South Dakota Arts Council, 800 Governors Drive,
Pierre, SD 57501; phone: 1-800-423-6665; email: michael.pangburn@state.sd.us.
On-line rosters are also available at
http://www.sdarts.org . |
