Pierce County Artist in Residence Program

Photo Information: See Below

The Artist In Residence Program places professional artists in local public schools for two to six-week projects. Artists work directly with students, instruct teachers on the integration of art into the curriculum, and the project culminates with a community outreach event.

Application forms are available for projects taking place during the 2008-2009 academic year and must be submitted no later than October 3, 2008. (Preference may be given to applications received by June 30, 2008.) Schools are asked to contribute $200 in matching funds to the cost of the residency.

The Pierce County Arts Commission wishes to acknowledge the members of the Pierce County Council and the Pierce County Executive for recognizing the strength and public benefit of the Artist in Residence Program and for providing funds to keep this program available.

Artists Roster

Pierce County Arts & Cultural Services is developing a juried roster of teaching artists for their Artist in Residence Program. If you would be interested in joining the roster, please complete and return the application. For further information and a copy of the application, please click here.

For more information about this program, please contact:

Marlette Buchanan, Arts & Community Development Manager
Kathy Benson, Arts Assistant
Phone: (253) 798-6902 Fax: (253) 798-6604
e-mail: Artist In Residence
Address: 3602 Pacific Avenue, Suite 200, Tacoma WA 98418
Office hours 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

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Mural Project - Zeiger Elementary School - Artist Jose Orantes
Music Project - Orting Primary School - Artist Geoff Johns
Art from Recycled Materials - Bonney Lake Elementary - Artist Diane Kurzyna
Dance Project - Orting Primary School - Artist Lora Lue Chiorah-dye
Mural Project - Mountain Meadow Elementary - Artist Barbra Kates