Arts in Education Residency Grants
This grant funds professional artists to lead long-term, collaborative creative residencies in schools and community sites across Pennsylvania, fostering artistic growth and engagement through tailored projects.
Funder: Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Due Dates: August 31, 2026 (final deadline; program ends)
Funding Amounts: Typical award covers a long-term residency; exact amounts vary by project and region.
Summary: Supports teaching artists to lead long-term creative residencies with learners in schools and community sites across Pennsylvania.
Key Information: Program funding ends statewide after August 31, 2026—no new applications accepted beyond this date.
Description
The Arts in Education Residency Grants provide funding for professional teaching artists to collaborate with host sites—including K-12 schools, senior centers, veterans' homes, and medical facilities—across Pennsylvania. These residencies engage small groups of learners in long-term, creative projects designed to foster artistic skill development and self-discovery. Each residency is co-designed by the artist and host organization to ensure a meaningful and impactful experience tailored to the participants and community setting.
