Artist Residencies
Residencies are immersive, hands-on experiences where professional artists work within schools and other community settings to provide unique, curriculum-integrated arts education. These programs aim to inspire creativity, enhance learning, and bring the arts into everyday life for people of all ages. Residencies can vary in length and focus, but they all share the goal of making the arts accessible and engaging for everyone involved.
Customized Learning Experiences: Residencies are tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of each setting. An artist might work with a school to integrate visual arts into the science curriculum or collaborate with a senior living facility to develop a storytelling project that captures residents' life experiences.
Diverse Artistic Disciplines: Our residencies cover a wide range of arts, including visual arts, music, dance, theater, and literary arts, ensuring participants can explore various forms of expression.
Community Engagement: Residencies often feature community events such as workshops, performances, and exhibitions, allowing participants to showcase their work and connect with the community.
Lifelong Learning: We offer residencies for all ages, from children in daycares to adults in senior living facilities, promoting lifelong learning and ensuring everyone can experience the joy of the arts.
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Become a Teaching Artist
Are you an artist passionate about sharing your skills and creativity with others? Becoming a teaching artist with Erie Arts and Culture allows you to bring your expertise into schools and community settings, creating meaningful and lasting impacts. Learn more about the application process, training opportunities, and the support we offer to our teaching artists.
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Host a Residency
Would you like to bring a professional artist to your school or community organization? Hosting a residency can provide students and participants with enriching, hands-on arts experiences that complement and enhance traditional learning. Discover how you can host a residency, the benefits it brings to your community, and the steps to get started.
