School & Community Arts

Our School & Community Arts programs are designed for classrooms, community sites, or other groups (afterschool, community, etc.) and can be integrated into remote learning.

Led by professional teaching artists, they foster creativity, artistic expression and self confidence in children and adults. Teaching artists work collaboratively with sites to customize programming for individual and group needs.

Participants with and without disabilities engage in hands-on, interactive arts programming led by experienced teaching artists who have experience working with individuals of varying ability levels.

Programs are available in all artistic disciplines, including visual art, movement, music, drama, and creative writing.

Please complete our Interest Form to let us know you are interested and for more information!

Interest Form

Participants of all ages demonstrate the following outcomes:

• Increased knowledge of artistic discipline and successful application of skills
• Increased motivation and engagement Increased expression of joy and sense of pride in accomplishments
• Increased self-esteem and self-confidence
• Improved interpersonal communication and socialization skills

For more information about Artist Residencies, please contactus at (608) 241-2131

Funding Opportunities

Fees associated with our School and Community Arts Residencies help cover costs for our Teaching Artists, supplies, and administrative coordination. If you are looking for financial support to partner with us for a residency, please visit the extensive lists linked below of grant opportunities available for Wisconsin schools and organizations. Should you need information from us to complete an application, please contact Fundraising Director Ellie McShane at [email protected] or 608-241-2131 ext. 201.

Wisconsin Arts Education Association Endowment Fund

Previously known as the Hunziker Grant, this fund supports projects that promote the practice of art education in Wisconsin.

Educator Grants

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction keeps and updated list of funding opportunities for art residencies and programming and grant templates for applying.

Partner Grant Toolkit

Person-Centered Care

At Arts for All Wisconsin, helping participants reach their personal goals is an important part of the work we do. In our classes and workshops, we practice person-centered care, an approach that emphasizes individuals' autonomy in making choices in order to fulfill their goals and needs.

Would you like to share your person-centered assessment and plan with us so that we might better assist you in meeting your goals? Please contact Jennie at [email protected] for more information.

How do I get to my class?

Each class or workshop has the class meeting address listed in the online registration description, where you'll also find links to local public transportation options.