All staff, especially those scheduled to work with the artist, should participate. Community Outreach Artists and sponsors should plan ways to extend the residency experience beyond the sponsoring site. Consider inviting senior citizens, representatives of businesses, community organizations and government to become part of the residency activities. Long-term residencies provide extended opportunities for community involvement. Public Presentations Residencies give artists important opportunities to present their work.
Presentations can be an effective way to enhance the cultural life of a community.
The sponsor and artist should agree on how to schedule presentations. The more elaborate the activity, the more preparation time will be needed. Receptions, open classes, lecture-demonstrations, readings, exhibitions, concerts and other performances are possibilities. As the residency ends, a closure meeting should be planned for the artist and participants. They should assess the residency and consider what was and was not successful.