Our Programs > Visiting Artist in the Classroom
Funding for this program is available!
Visiting Artist in the Classroom Grants for public school teachers for 1st through 12th grade, in Alameda and San Mateo Counties.
Click here for the Visiting Artist in the Classroom Flyer!
Who:Teachers can apply for an artist or art historian for their classroom. These are visual and material artists who would complement the lesson plan. This program is open to public school teachers for 1st through 12th grade in Alameda and San Mateo counties. Examples: painter, sculptor, wood carver, weaver.
What: Grants of up to $500 will be given to pay for the artist and materials. Schools are eligible for up to two grants.
How: We've made it easy! Simply fax in a description of your idea on school letterhead, including the following information:
- Date and Visiting Artist in the Classroom notation
- School and district name, address, telephone and fax number
- Your name, grade level and email address
- Name, address and phone number of the visiting artist
- Total amount requested
- Description of your art project
- Itemization of how the money will be spent (we encourage same grade level teachers to apply together to maximize this resource grant). Include how many hours the artist will give instruction, how many students will benefit, and itemized costs of artists and art resources needed for project.
- Applications must be signed by both the submitting teacher and the school principal
Deadline: Fax in your request in to (510) 645-1892
(510) 645-1892 as soon as it is ready. If approved, funds will immediately be disbursed.
*Please note the limit of two grants per school*
This program is made possible with funding by The Geballe Family.
Teachers are encouraged to apply to have an artist visit their classroom! Teachers who might not have expertise in the art form presented by the visiting artist, are often able to use what they learn during the visiting artist’s presentation to model future lessons.
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This program is working to fill a large need, and makes a difference in the number of students who receive inspirational, quality arts education. Interactive workshops from professional artists in the community are motivating to students, and increase both student and teacher morale.
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“This grant definitely helped me in my teaching by reinforcing once again how important the arts are for children! Moreover, the materials and technique are doable in the classroom. The visiting artist inspired my students and their teacher!” - Andrea Soltero, fourth grade teacher