The Arkansas Arts Council is offering schools and community organizations an opportunity to participate in the Arts in Education Mini-Grant program, which provides funding for artists listed on the Arts in Education Artist Roster to present a curriculum-based or character-centered artist residency program that can last up to 10 days.

Applications are available by clicking here for residencies occurring between Oct. 1 and Aug. 31. They will remain available until funds are expended or until Aug. 31, whichever comes first.

The Arts in Education Mini-Grant program will also allow schools and organizations to present a teacher’s professional development workshop in curriculum-based arts activities in conjunction with or instead of an artist residency. Applicants may receive a maximum of $2,000, using established AIE program rates for artist fees, travel, meals, lodging and supplies.

Applicants must show a 1:1 match of cash or in-kind contributions. All Arkansas schools and community organizations will be able to apply. Schools and organizations in rural and underserved communities that have not had access to one of the Art Council’s AIE grant programs are especially encouraged to apply.

For more information contact Cynthia Haas, Arts in Education program manager, at (501) 324-9769 or send her an e-mail.