Artist in Residence Grants (AIR)
Grants fund artist residencies that bring juried teaching artists into classrooms and public schools to support creative learning and skills development in the arts.
Deadline: April 25, 2025
Project dates: August 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026
Match will not be required for FY26 grant applications.
Artist in Residence (AIR) grants provide funding to bring juried teaching artists on the NHSCA roster into classrooms to lead rigorous educational experiences in the arts, both in public schools and nonprofits serving as alternative education sites Visiting teaching artists support deeper learning of arts competencies, STEAM projects, interdisciplinary arts integration, and broadening access to culturally diverse artistic practices. Learning through the arts develops creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration and supports school goals for wellness and social and emotional learning. Grants can be used to fund residencies in all arts disciplines including dance, theatre, media, music, visual arts, craft, and creative writing. NHSCA is committed to sustaining the capacity of teaching artists and supporting their impact on local communities.
Teaching Artists are practicing professional artist who helps educators and community leaders achieve a wide variety of learning goals in, through, and about the arts, with a wide variety of learners.
First time applicants are encouraged to contact the Arts Education Grant Coordinator below prior to submitting an application.
For accessibility accommodation requests including alternate formats, please contact Emily Killinger at Emily.R.Killinger@dncr.nh.gov or 603-271-0790.