Arts education
Inspiring This Generation—and the Next. Our Arts Education program integrates the arts into everyday learning, bringing professional artists into schools and community settings to deliver hands-on, curriculum-connected experiences. Through residencies, workshops, and collaborative projects, we foster creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness for people of all ages—making the arts accessible, engaging, and impactful for every learner. Discover how we inspire the next generation through arts education:
Customized Learning Experiences
Residencies are tailored to meet the unique needs of each setting. Artists work closely with schools and community partners to create meaningful, hands-on projects rooted in shared experiences.
Community Connection & Lifelong Learning
Residencies bring people together across generations, from early childhood to senior communities. Through workshops, performances, and exhibitions, participants build relationships, and strengthen community through the arts.
Diverse Artistic Disciplines
Our residencies span visual arts, music, dance, theater, and literary arts, giving participants the opportunity to explore a wide range of creative expression while building confidence, skills, and meaningful connections.
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Become a Teaching Artist
Are you an artist passionate about sharing your skills and creativity with others? Becoming a teaching artist with Erie Arts and Culture allows you to bring your expertise into schools and community settings, creating meaningful and lasting impacts. Learn more about the application process, training opportunities, and the support we offer to our teaching artists.
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Host a Residency
Would you like to bring a professional artist to your school or community organization? Hosting a residency can provide students and participants with enriching, hands-on arts experiences that complement and enhance traditional learning. Discover how you can host a residency, the benefits it brings to your community, and the steps to get started.
Empowering Educators in the Arts
The Regional Community Inservice is an annual event each October designed to bring together visual art and music educators from the region for a day of enriching professional development. This event is a collaboration between Erie Arts and Culture, the Erie Philharmonic, and the Erie Art Museum.
What to Expect:
Partnerships with Arts Organizations: Our in-service day is hosted in collaboration with the Erie Philharmonic and the Erie Art Museum. We work together to place teaching artists at two locations, providing a diverse and immersive experience for educators.
Professional Development: Attendees will have the opportunity to earn Act 48 credits, enhancing their professional credentials while gaining valuable insights and skills.
Engaging Sessions: The in-service includes a variety of learning opportunities throughout the day, with speakers and artists leading talks and projects. Each year, the schedule is crafted to provide fresh and relevant content tailored to the needs of art and music educators.
Join us for a day dedicated to the advancement and support of arts education, where educators can connect, learn, and grow together.
For more detailed information about the upcoming Regional Community In-service, please contact Arts Education Program Officer Jim Hain at james@erieartsandculture.org or 814-452-3427 x 108.
