Professional teaching artists (individual artists, ensembles, and arts organizations) are eligible to apply to participate in the Artists in Schools 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.
2027-28 Teaching Artist Application
Guidelines and application for the 2027-28 school year will be available in January of 2027.
How to Apply:
- Review the criteria
- Familiarize yourself with the current directory
- Preview the application
- Register to attend the virtual information session – date announced early in 2027
- Submit your application on or before the deadline – date announced early in 2027
- Pay your $50 non-refundable 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 [email protected] or (919) 839-1498 x 210.
