Teaching Art Together Grant
Funds immersive arts residencies for Kentucky preK–12 students, bringing professional teaching artists into classrooms to integrate the arts with daily learning and foster creativity.
Funder: Kentucky Arts Council
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (application deadline, 11:59 p.m. Eastern)
Funding Amounts: $80 per session/hour for teaching artist residencies (up to $320/day; 1–10 days per residency; grant covers only artist fees)
Summary: Supports Kentucky preK–12 teachers and nonprofits in bringing professional teaching artists into classrooms for immersive arts residencies.
Key Information: Artists must be selected from the Kentucky Arts Council’s Teaching Artists Directory; only two applications per school/organization per year.
Description
This opportunity provides funding for Kentucky preK–12 teachers and eligible nonprofit organizations to host professional teaching artists for one- to ten-day residencies in their classrooms. The program is designed to foster direct student and teacher engagement in the creative process, integrating the arts into daily instruction aligned with the Kentucky Academic Standards for Visual and Performing Arts or Reading and Writing. Residencies may focus on a single discipline or be multidisciplinary, and can include public exhibitions or performances. The program emphasizes measurable learning outcomes, accessibility, and fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging in arts education.
