The United Arts Council accepts applications from professional artists and companies wishing to participate in the Artists in the Schools (AIS) program each Spring. Individual artists, ensembles, and arts organizations are eligible to apply for inclusion in the AIS program. Applications are accepted in the following disciplines:

• Dance
• Literary
• Multi-Disciplinary
• Music
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
• Storytelling
• Theatre
• Visual Arts

Applicants should submit proposals that are well thought-out and carefully designed to be appropriate for school age children in grades K-12. Programs may include performances, workshops, or residencies.

Artists in the AIS program are selected through a competitive application process and are evaluated by a panel comprised of arts education specialists, professional artists, parents, and United Arts Council staff.

Teaching artists accepted into the Artists in the Schools program are included in the Directory of Artists. The Directory of Artists is a catalogue of approved teaching artists used by schools, community groups, and local municipalities to identify and book artists.

The deadline for artist applications is Thursday, March 28, 2013.