Artists in Schools Grants
Artists in Schools Grants from the Alaska State Council on the Arts fund professional artist residencies in K-12 classrooms to enrich arts education and connect learning to state standards.
Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts
Due Dates: October 22, 2026 (Draft review request) | November 1, 2026 (Full application deadline for activities starting Jan 1 or later)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 for individual schools; up to $15,000 for district-wide applications; matching funds required (1/3 for schools, 1:1 for districts).
Summary: Supports K-12 schools and partners to bring professional teaching artists into Alaska classrooms to enrich arts education.
Description
The Artists in Schools Grants program, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts, funds partnerships that integrate professional artists into K-12 educational settings across Alaska. The program aims to augment existing arts curricula through artist residencies, providing students with hands-on arts experiences, professional development for teachers, and community engagement opportunities. Residencies must be designed to connect with district-approved arts curricula or Alaska State Arts Standards, and typically last at least two weeks.
