www.oac.state.oh.us
What
is the Artist in Residence Program?
This
is our 16th residency in 16 years. Past art disciplines have included
traditional arts, theater, dance, music, visual arts, design arts, and
media arts.
The
residency is partially funded through our school receiving a state grant
from the Ohio Arts Council, awarded through a competitive process. The OAC
grant covers two-thirds of the artist's salary while he's here. The WVE
PTA covers the one-third plus any materials needed. Thank you PTA!
Past
Residencies include:
Diane
Stemper
Russ Childers
Holly Pratt
Jo
McLaughlin
Ed
Radke
Get
Hep Swing, Ltd.
Russ
Childers
Studies
have shown that students who participate in arts activities outperform
their non-arts peers on standardized tests like the SAT, as well as have
more self-confidence, better communication skills, and improved social
interactions.
The
Ohio Arts Council's mission is to build
Ohio
through the arts -
economically, educationally, and culturally - preserving the past,
enhancing the present, and enriching the future for all Ohioans.
We
are fortunate to have a thriving Artist in Residence Program here at WVE!
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