Artists in Schools offers schools a chance to enhance arts-related activities that are linked to educational outcomes through partnerships with professional artists. The aim of the program is to expand access to meaningful artistic activities, increase student engagement in learning, cultivate cross-disciplinary learning skills and attitudes, and foster a lifelong interest in the arts.
Artists in Schools -- Development provides small amounts of funding to schools or professional artists to build relationships with potential partners, develop projects or residencies, and/or research school or community needs.
Artists in Schools -- Projects funding assists schools to design an inquiry based project by contracting a professional Saskatchewan artist working in any art form to collaboratively engage in arts activities that are linked to educational outcomes in any curriculum K-12. Applications will be accepted in English and French.
Artists in Schools -- Residencies funding assists schools to host an artist in residence project by contracting a professional Saskatchewan artist working in any art form to collaboratively engage in arts activities that are linked to educational outcomes.
Artists in Schools is a SK Arts program supported by funding from Sask Lotteries through the partnership between SK Arts and SaskCulture Inc. and from the Government of Saskatchewan through the Ministry of Education.
Deadlines
- Development: January 15 2023, June 15 2023
- Projects: April 1 and November 1
- Residencies: April 1
Note: Applications are now available online. They will not be accepted past the deadline date.
Contact
Jody Greenman-Barber
(306) 541-5692 (Regina) or 800-667-7526 (Toll-Free)
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Applications and Information
Documents are subject to revision up to six weeks before the submission deadline.
Artists in Schools Tools
Development
Projects
- Apply Online
- Guidelines
- Final reports should be submitted online. If you applied prior to January 2018 using a paper application and would like a final report on paper, please contact your Program Consultant.
Residencies
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Applicants: Provincial schools, school divisions, band schools, private schools using the Saskatchewan arts education curriculum, in partnership with community groups or organizations, and professional artists.
Please review the Guidelines for more information on eligibility.
Maximum Funding
- Development: $1,000
- Projects: $10,000 (one artist); $20,000 (two artists)
- Residencies: $40,000
FAQs
Resources for Teachers
- Videos of Successful Grant Projects
- Arts and Learning Opportunities and Connections to Curriculum
- LIVE Arts Saskatchewan and Ask Artists Broadcasts
- LIVE Arts Videos on ROVER for Students and Teachers
- Designing Your Artists in Schools Program
- Designing Your Artists in Schools Project
Recent Recipients
Joseph Naytowhow shares stories and traditional knowledge with students at Christ the King School in Shaunavon. Photo by Terri Fidelak.