Plan a Residency

When you begin to plan a residency, a great deal of information must be exchanged between the artist and the collaborating organization. From the ‘big picture’ to the ‘pragmatic particulars’ much will need to be communicated.

Once you have selected an artist for the residency set up a Planning Meeting to discuss this information. The planning meeting should include, but not be limited to, the Principal or Administrator, the collaborating teacher(s), PTA member(s), school board member(s) and the Artist. Planning is the key ingredient in collaborating a successful residency experience. With the guidance of the artist, your teachers and staff design the residency to meet the unique needs of your school or organization.

The Artist Residency program provides public education institutions with an outlet to meet the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Arts & Humanities requirements. Under the new standards, every student is required to have planned instruction in art, music, dance, theatre, and humanities.

New Grants Now Available!

Erie Arts Endowment grants have been replaced by new Arts Council of Erie Project grants. Applications will only be accepted once a year. Deadline for submission is August 31, 2007!

There will be no August 15 Endowment grant cycle, and grant applications will no longer be accepted in February.

Arts Council NOW HIRING!

The Arts Council has an opening for Office Administrator, and is reviewing applications immediately. Read more...

Preserving Our Regional Assets:

Gaming revenue could stabilize arts and culture in Erie County.Voice your support! Read more...