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• Individual artists, artists’ ensembles, or companies may apply
• Artists, artists’ ensembles or companies that intend to work in multiple disciplines must demonstrate their qualifications and be approved to work in each discipline
• Preference is given to Pennsylvania residents; artists from other states may apply

• Artist experience as demonstrated by samples of your work
• Good communication skills determined from application, recommendations, interviews, and teaching observations
• Ability to develop and implement residency plans with education or community partners
• Evidence of continued professional development as shown in your resume
• Ability, if applicable, to present culturally specific arts authentically as evidenced by work samples and subsequent observations
• Additional consideration will be given to artists who demonstrate the ability to work with special needs population, as evidenced by letters of recommendation, education, and observations.

•  The application information must be submitted for all artists who will be working in residencies in school and community organizations.
• Only those members of the ensemble or company who have been approved may work in a PCA Arts in Education residency.

•  Qualifying artists will be observed and evaluated in an educational setting prior to being recommended to the AIE directory. These observations may occur during existing residencies, classes or workshops arranged by the artist or CAIU. Qualifying artists who are recommended to the PCA will be invited to professional development workshops that address guidelines of the AIE program.
• Qualified artists who are recommended to and approved by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts are required to participate in Capital Area Intermediate Unit professional development workshops that address the guidelines of the Arts in Education program. Additionally, artists are expected to attend advance training each year.

•  Submit to CAIU: Application, Resume, Clearances, Work Samples

                    o Artists must acquire all background and criminal clearances before being contracted for a residency

• Attend training, then submit sample 10-day residency project and schedule
• Work samples and sample 10-day residency project will undergo anonymous peer review process
• Set up an interview with AIE Coordinator
• Demonstrate your skills in an educational or community setting as a probationary residency

• Artist Application - Needed for all artist information
• Independent Contractor Clearance Information -  Checklist and step by step processes for all required clearance information needed upon submission
• Independent Provider - CAIU Board Policy Review Information - Checklist needed for becoming a teaching artist in regards to the CAIU Board policies
• Arrest-Conviction Report Form - One of the required clearances
• Sexual Misconduct Clearance Act - One of the required clearances