DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
P.O.
SUPTS. MEMO NO. 55
March 9, 2007
INFORMATIONAL
|
TO: |
Division
Superintendents |
|
FROM: |
Billy K. Cannaday, Jr. Superintendent
of Public Instruction |
|
SUBJECT: |
Artists
in Education Residency Grants |
The Virginia Commission for
the Arts has announced an April 2, 2007, application deadline for the Artists
in Education Residency grants. These
grants are awarded to PK-12 schools, school divisions, and tax-exempt arts and
civic organizations for residencies provided by professional artists of various
arts disciplines. The program offers
schools a unique learning experience for their students and provides
professional development for teachers and artists. It highlights the importance of the arts as
essential components of a complete education and a valued part of community
life.
Applicants may request up to
50 percent of the eligible costs of the residency. First-time applicants may request up to
two-thirds of the eligible costs.
Tax-exempt arts and civic organizations may work in partnership with
local school(s) in planning and implementing the residency program.
All applications are
reviewed by the Commission's statewide Arts in Education Advisory Panel. The members of the panel are appointed by the
Commission from a list of nominated artists, educators, arts administrators,
and community members from across
For more information about
this grant opportunity and the application form, please visit: http://www.arts.virginia.gov/grants/strengthening/residency_grants.html. The Virginia Commission for the Arts is a
state agency that supports the arts through funding from the Virginia General
Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Commission distributes grants to artists,
arts and other non-profit organizations, educational institutions, arts
educators, and local governments, and provides technical assistance in arts
management.
For more information about
the Arts Education Programs of the Commission, please visit the website at http://www.arts.state.va.us/.
Questions regarding the
Artists in Education Residency grants should be directed to Tatjana
F. Beylotte, arts in education coordinator, Virginia
Commission for the Arts, by e-mail at tatjana.beylotte@arts.virginia.gov,
or by telephone at (804) 225-3132; or Cheryle C.
Gardner, principal specialist of fine arts, Office of Middle and High School
Instruction, by e-mail at cherry.gardner@doe.virginia.gov
or by telephone at (804) 225-2881.
BKCJr/CCG/yba