Schools, nonprofit or governmental organizations, and institutions are eligible to apply. Applications are now being accepted for programs that will occur between July 1, 2002, and June 30, 2003.
AIE Residency grants of up to $40,000, requiring a one-to-one cash match, will be awarded for the placement of professional artists in residencies at specific school sites or in conjunction with non-profit organizations to share their art form and relate it to other K-12 curriculum areas. Length of residencies may be from 10 days to 10 months.
AIE Artist in Communities grants of up to $5,000, requiring a one-to-one cash match, will be awarded to eligible organizations that have been involved in K-12 youth programming for a minimum of three years to provide artist residencies for after-school, summer or alternative programs. Length of residencies may be from 10 days to 10 months.
AIE Arts Curriculum Project grants of up to $5,000, requiring a one-to-one cash match, will be awarded to help support projects that advance the goal of the arts as a basic part of education. Project activities may serve K-12 students directly or indirectly. Outside consultants may be sought for special expertise. Length of projects may be from one day to one year. Application deadline is Friday, February 1, 2002.
To request additional information about other Arts Council programs, an AIE grant application or an AIE Artist Roster, contact Cynthia Haas, AIE Program Manager, at 501-324-9769 or cynthia@arkansasheritage.org.