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Initiates new arts programs in schools and local arts agencies and enhances existing ones by providing direct interaction with working artists in residencies. Emphasis is on exposure to the creative process through direct contact with professional artists. Three grants are available for this category: After School / Summer Residency Program, Arts Curriculum Project Grants, and In-School Residency Program.

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AIE Artist Roster Application Guidelines | New AIE Artist Roster Application Form

AIE Roster application deadline: Thursday, July 3, 2008.

AIE In-School Residency Grant Program
Grant funds may be used to place professional artists in residencies during the school day or school year at specific school sites or in conjunction with other non-profit community or governmental organizations and institutions. The AIE residency program provides a way for artists to share their art form and relate it to other pre K-12 curriculum areas.

Eligibility Requirements

Organizations exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code; public schools recognized by the Arkansas Department of Education; schools exempt from federal income tax under 501(c)(3) of the IRS code; institutions of higher learning; units of city, county or state government.

Grant application deadline: January 2008.
Follow this link for more information on Grants Applications and Instruction.

AIE After School/Summer Residency Grant Program
Grant funds may be used to place professional artists in residencies outside of the school environment, school day or school year. The settings include after-school and summer programs, and can be located in community/neighborhood centers, low-income housing projects, juvenile facilities, social service centers, parks/recreation programs, boys and girls clubs and other community-based or governmental organizations and institutions that provide facilities and guidance during non-school hours.

Eligibility Requirements

Organizations exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code; institutions of higher learning; units of city, county or state government.
Applicant organizations must have been involved in youth programming for a minimum of three years and must have paid and/or volunteer staff to implement the program.

Grant application deadline: January 2008
Follow this link for more information on Grants Applications and Instruction.

AIE Arts Curriculum Project Grant Program
Grant funds may be used for projects that foster the inclusion of the arts in basic school curriculum. Activities must serve pre K-12 students, adult and/or special constituents directly or indirectly. AIE artists or consultants may be sought for outside expertise. An AIE Arts Curriculum Project grant is not to be used as an AIE residency program or Arts on Tour program.

Eligibility Requirements

Organizations exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code; public schools; institutions of higher learning; units of city, county or state government.

Grant application deadline: January 2008.
Follow this link for more information on Grants Applications and Instruction.

Pre K-12 schools for programs during school hours, and/or organizations that provide after school or summer programs, have an opportunity to apply for Arkansas Arts Council funding to:

bring quality, professional artists into the classroom or other location to present one- to five-day hands on, curriculum based arts activities
present a teachers' professional development workshop in curriculum based arts activities either in conjunction with, or instead of a residency

Artists must be selected from the Arkansas AIE Artist Roster included as a section in the guidelines. Applicants may receive a maximum of $1,500 using established AIE program rates for the artist's fees, travel, lodging and supplies. A 1:1 in-kind or cash match is required.

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Be a school district recognized by the Arkansas Department of Education or have an IRS Letter of Determination qualifying the school/organization or its administrative authority as a nonprofit organization.

Provide a teacher or organization staff member to remain in the classroom/organization site during the mini-residency program.

Organizations and institutions must be involved in youth programming for a minimum of three years, and must have paid and/or volunteer staff who will devote time and effort to implement the mini-residency program.

Applications are available for programs occurring between October 2007 and August 2008.

Deadline is ongoing from October 2007 to August 2008.

Mini-Residency Planning Guide
Mini-Residency Roster
Mini-Residency Application Form

For more information, contact Cynthia Haas, AIE program manager at 501-324-9769 or email cynthia@arkansasheritage.org.

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	Funding for the Arkansas Arts Council and its programs is provided by the State of Arkansas and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.