Communities deepening their understanding and appreciation of their cultural heritage and diversity. Learning environments that excite imaginations and foster creativity. Artists, teachers, students, parents and community members working as partners in education. The Ohio Arts Council's Arts in Education Program places professional artists in a wide variety of educational and community settings. The program emphasizes in-depth involvement in the arts and focuses on the creative process of making art.
Professional artists are at the core of the program.
Their presence in communities is a catalyst for learning and fosters greater awareness of the role of the artist and the arts in our society. During a residency participants come to understand the artist's experience, insights, traditions and unique vision. Residencies give participants opportunities to develop confidence, share their own ideas and create as artists. Participants discover that they must make decisions and critical assessments to communicate through the arts. This handbook is organized to take you through the entire process of preparing and implementing a residency.