Professional teaching artists (individual artists, ensembles, and arts organizations) are eligible to apply to participate in the Artists in Schools (AIS) program. Accepted programs will support K-12 learners in today’s school environments while making relevant connections to arts and/or non-arts curriculum standards. Artists accepted into the program are included in the Artists in Schools Directory and are eligible to participate in the annual Artists in Schools Expo. Policies and procedures related to Artists in Schools programs are available for review in the Artists Guidelines section.

Teaching Artist Application

How to Apply:

• Review the criteria
• Familiarize yourself with the current directory
• Preview the application
• Watch the Information Session, contact Julia Mastropaolo at jmastropaolo@unitedarts.org for the link.
• Schedule a consultation appointment
• Submit your application by Thursday, April 10, 2025 by midnight
• Pay your $45 application fee

Unsure if you are ready to work as an Artists in Schools artist? Consider our Teaching Artist Incubator program.

To inquire about either program, contact Julia Mastropaolo at jmastropaolo@unitedarts.org or (919) 839-1498 x 210.