Applications which involve the same discipline in the same school division with many of the same artists must include an explanation as to how this program differs substantially from past programs and why the same discipline or artist was selected. All applicants must read the current Arts Education Resource Book and the Commission's current Guidelines for Funding prior to planning a residency application. Changes in the residency program, artistic or administrative personnel, budget, scheduling, location, etc. must be approved before the residency begins by the Commission. Requests for approval must be in writing and must include all necessary information for a proper evaluation of the request. Non-compliance with this policy, or any other policy of the Commission, can result in loss of funding.
All residencies require contracts between sponsors and artists.
The contract must detail all requirements and expectations of the residency sponsor, payments, purchase of supplies, ownership of works created during the residency, scheduling, etc. A sample contract is included in the handbook. Applications must be received by the Commission on or before the published deadline. All Artist Residency Program applications are reviewed by the Commission's statewide Arts in Education Advisory Panel. Panelists are appointed by the Commission from a list of artists, administrators, educators, arts administrators, and community members nominated from all areas of the state.