Receptions allow staff to meet the artist, hear his ideas for residency work and ask related questions. These social activities are not intended to replace the artist-staff workshop for professional development. Artists should have opportunities, early in the residency, to introduce their work through assembly performances, lecture-demonstrations, workshops or classroom presentations. Accommodations Securing free or reduced-rate housing for the artist is a responsibility of the sponsor. Often, sponsors arrange for lodging in a local hotel or bed and breakfast in exchange for public recognition of the contribution.
Some artists are willing to stay in the homes of staff or community members.
Lodging details should be confirmed with the artist before the residency. Meals Lunch for the artist should be provided each day. Sponsors have found many creative ways to provide lunch, such as offering coupons for local restaurant meals, having parents and students prepare lunches each day, asking community members to prepare gourmet box lunches and, of course, offering the school lunch. For artists who are not familiar with your site or community, a tour is a good way to introduce them to their new home away from home. The site's floor plan, community map and other support materials are helpful.