Artists in Schools/Communities (AiS/C) Extended Residencies
The Nebraska Arts Council’s Artists in Schools/Communities Extended Residencies grant funds 30+ session artist residencies to foster deep, sustained arts learning in Nebraska schools and community sites.
Funder: Nebraska Arts Council
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Fall) | March 15, 2027 (Spring, PDF) | March 16, 2027 (Spring, Web)
Funding Amounts: $2,000–$7,500 (single artist); up to $15,000 (multiple artists); for residencies with 30+ sessions
Summary: Supports Nebraska organizations hiring professional artists for immersive, extended residencies of 30+ interactive sessions in schools or community settings.
Key Information: Applicants must hire from the NAC Artist Roster and request over $2,000; only one application per site/artist per year.
Description
This grant supports Nebraska nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and schools in hiring professional teaching artists from the Nebraska Arts Council’s Artist Roster for extended residencies involving more than 30 interactive sessions. Residencies may be conducted in-person or virtually, with artists engaging participants in creative, educational, and performance-based activities. The program is designed to foster deep, sustained arts learning and community engagement by bringing experienced artists into educational or community environments for an extended period.
