Whether through dance or drama, literature or the spoken word, music, painting, or sculpture – the arts in these and their myriad of other forms are powerful tools for learning. The arts have a liberating effect on students, through creation and reflection. They make fundamental learning concepts tangible and their conclusions relevant. The arts build self-esteem and foster positive attitudes toward learning that contribute to success in all academic areas.

Arts in Education (AIE) Residency funding has assisted hundreds of Pennsylvania schools to enrich the important work of arts educators, support curricula and provide additional opportunities for students to discover and develop their creative abilities. The program provides thousands of children and youth with models for dedication, discipline, teamwork and goal setting, along with catalysts for intellectual and emotional discovery. Learn more about the program and discover how you can bring the power of the artist residency to your school.

Who is Eligible to Apply for AIE Residency Funding?
Pennsylvania schools, arts organizations, government agencies, local arts agencies, institutions of higher education and other not-for-profit, tax-exempt organizations are eligible for residency funding.

How to Apply for Funding
Host organizations or schools submit applications for residency funding by using the appropriate guidelines and application forms. To apply, contact the AIE Partner in your region. The regional AIE Partner-organizations assist schools to coordinate and fund residencies in their service regions.

While potential applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for AIE Residency funding through AIE Partners, applicants may apply directly to the PCA for AIE Residency funding. Those who live in regions of Pennsylvania that still remain to be covered by an AIE Partner’s services should apply directly to the PCA as well. Download the complete Guide to Arts in Education in PDF format for general information as well as AIE Residency grant guidelines and application forms.

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You may contact the PCA for more information:
Karl Blischke
Regional Programs Director
Voice: 717-787-6883 extension 3033
Email: kblischke@state.pa.us

How to Find a Resident Artist
Select the artist who meets the needs of your school or organization and your students from the Directory of Pennsylvania Artists in Education. The Directory is the annual list of artists who have been accepted into the AIE Division. Each AIE Partner maintains a regionalized version of the Directory, for use in their service area. When you coordinate your residency through an AIE Partner, you should also coordinate your artist selection with the AIE Partner that serves your region.

Search for artists now using the online version of the Directory.

To receive a print copy of your regionalized Directory contact the AIE Partner in your area.