Arts Residencies in Schools Grants

Arts Residencies in Schools Grants (ARSG) are available to teaching artists that reside in Montgomery County, MD. Grant awards support individual teaching artists based in Montgomery County, MD, trained in curriculum-based art techniques to serve students from communities that have traditionally received insufficient resources and have had limited access to arts education experiences throughout the school year. Teaching artists are required to collaborate with a classroom teacher to develop an arts program for students during the school day. The program must benefit students in a public or non-public elementary, middle, or high school located in Montgomery County, MD. Grants for FY23 will be awarded for activities occurring between January 1, 2023 and December  31, 2023.

Awards range from $1,000 up to $6,000.

By awarding Arts Residencies in Schools Grants, the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) seeks to:

  • Provide funding for arts-based programming that connects to the Montgomery County or Maryland State curriculum;
  • Promote diverse arts education offerings and experiences to students in Montgomery County;
  • Forge relationships amongst artists, teachers, and students through interactive, participatory programs;
  • Allow students to interact and learn from artists; an opportunity that students may not have if these collaborations did not exist;
  • Support students from communities that have traditionally received insufficient resources; and
  • Encourage artists and scholars to apply for the Maryland State Arts Council’s Artists in Residence Roster.
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Important Dates

Application Deadline
Friday, October 28, 2022 - 11:59 pm

Questions?

Ana-Alicia Feng
Grants Assistant Manager
(301) 565-3805 ext. 21
Karen Judson
Grants Manager
(301) 565-3804
Takenya LaViscount
Grants Director
(240) 839-4519
Dates + Deadlines

FY23 Important Dates

  • Guidelines published – Friday, September 23, 2022
  • Application Deadline – Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

New applicants are highly encouraged to contact AHCMC grants staff. All applications and relevant materials must be submitted online through AHCMC’s grants portal, SurveyMonkey Apply (SM Apply).

Late applications and relevant materials will not be accepted.

Additional Dates Post-Application

  • Panel Review (virtual) – November 2022
  • Award Announcement – December 2022
  • FY23 Grant Change Request Deadline – November 30, 2023
  • FY23 Final Report Due – January 31, 2024
Webinars

Webinars

  • Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
  • These events have passed.

    All AHCMC webinars will be hosted through the Zoom platform. Visit to our Workshops & Webinars page to see upcoming workshops and webinars for all open grant categories.

    Webinars allow grant-seekers to ask AHCMC grants staff specific questions about the grant guidelines, application, and online grants portal.

    At each webinar, AHCMC grants staff review eligibility requirements and offer technical assistance for both the application process and the online grants portal.

    Guidelines + Eligibility

    Guidelines


    Required Application Materials:

    All applicants must submit:

    1. A Completed Narrative
      • Including providing a link to the Artist Profile from the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) Teaching artist Roster
      • AHCMC’s Teaching Artist Roster is permanently closed. Applicants who were previously approved to be on AHCMC’s Roster do not have to submit an AHCMC Artist Roster profile.
    2. Letter of Commitment
      • The letter should state the residency dates, the name(s) of the collaborating teacher(s), the school’s commitment to partnering with the applicant on the residency as described during the allowable grant period, and the school’s agreement to comply with the FY23 ARSG guidelines. The letter should be signed by the primary collaborating classroom teacher and school principal.
      • If completing a second residency at a different school, the applicant must upload a Letter of Commitment for each participating school.
    3. MCPS Schools at a Glance Information Sheet
      • Click here to search for a school’s information sheet
      • If the applicant is collaborating with a non-public school, please provide information that is comparable to that found on the MCPS website, including the FARMS rate and programs for ESOL students and students with disabilities.
      • If completing a second residency at a different school, the applicant must upload a Schools at a Glance page for each participating school.
    4. Lesson Plans
    5. Programming Support Materials
    6. Work Sample(s)

    Applicant Eligibility Requirements

    An applicant is eligible to apply for an award if they meet all the following requirements by the published application deadline:

    • Is a teaching artist on the AHCMC Teaching Artist Roster and/or the Maryland State Arts Council’s (MSAC) Teaching Artist Roster;
    • Has established a relationship with a public or non-public elementary, middle, or high school based in Montgomery County, MD to provide an arts residency;
    • Has resided in Montgomery County, MD with a verifiable mailing address in Montgomery County, MD for at least 12 months prior to the deadline (P.O. Boxes not accepted);
    • Is at least 21 years old;
    • Is not a full-time student;
    • Is able to provide AHCMC with a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) prior to undertaking the grant activities; and
      • Has met all outstanding requirements for any grant(s) received from the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County in prior years.

      Residency Eligibility Requirements

      Eligible residencies must:

      • Take place between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023;
      • Take place in Montgomery County, MD;
      • Be implemented by the applicant, who is listed in one of the approved rosters under Eligibility Requirements;
      • Serve students at a school with a school-wide FARMS (Free and Reduced Meals System for MCPS) rate of 35% or more, as listed on the MCPS Schools at a Glance page.
        • Alternatively, the residency may take place at a school with a school-wide FARMS rate less than 35% if the residency will specifically serve students within a clearly defined program that provides for ESOL students or students with disabilities, as listed on the school’s MCPS Schools at a Glance page.
        • If the residency will take place at a non-public school, the applicant must provide information that is comparable to that found on the MCPS Schools at a Glance page, including the FARMS rate and ESOL and Special Education programs.

      Click here for a compiled list of the FARMS rates for all Montgomery County Public Schools for the 2021-2022 academic year

      Application + Templates

      This application deadline has passed.

      Need to review or download your application? Access SurveyMonkey Apply (SM Apply) here: https://artsandhumanities.smapply.io/

      FY23 ARSG Templates:

      *Know that these are templates for your reference only – all applications and relevant materials must be submitted online through the grants portal.*

      For current grantees, all grant agreements and final reports must be completed online through AHCMC’s grants portal, SurveyMonkey Apply (SM Apply).

      Previous Grants Awarded

      FY23 Arts Residencies in Schools Grants (ARSG)

      $47,572 awarded for January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023

      Arts Residencies in Schools Grants support individual teaching artists based in Montgomery County, MD trained in curriculum-based art techniques to serve students from communities that have traditionally received insufficient resources and that have limited access to arts education throughout the school year. Grantees are required to collaborate with a classroom teacher to develop an arts program for students during the school day. The program must benefit students in a public or non-public elementary, middle, or high school located in Montgomery County, MD. Eight teaching artists received FY23 awards within this category.

      Click here to review grants awarded for Arts Residencies in Schools Grants from previous fiscal years, and all grants awarded from our other grants categories.

      Adrienne Clancy

      Silver Spring, Maryland ($6,000)

      Funds will be used for dance integration residencies at A. Mario Loiederman Middle School (LMS) and Albert Einstein High School (EHS) focused on history and world cultures, highlighting students’ creative voices and social-emotional learning. The residency will be conducted with a core group of 7th8th grade students at LMS, and with a core group of 9th-12th grade dance students at EHS.

      Arianna Ross

      Poolesville, Maryland ($5,972.25)

      At both Capt. James E. Daly and Clopper Mill Elementary School, the applicant will work with 4th grade students to support the literacy and social emotional needs of the students. Programming includes back-to-back kickoff performances of Giggling Wiggling Bookworm for the whole school, a multi-session residency titled Discovering the Power of the Written Word, for 4th graders, and a professional development workshop for teachers.

      Carien Quiroga

      Damascus, Maryland ($6,000)

      Sequoyah Elementary School students will work with the South African-born grantee to create a large-scale glass mosaic mural that will be permanently installed in the Media Center. During this collaborative residency, students will learn about the history and culture of South Africa and find inspiration in their personal heritage and traditions to create a mosaic mural that will visually reflect the school community as a celebration of the many cultures and voices it represents.

      Joanne Miller

      Chevy Chase, Maryland ($6,000)

      Photography and Nature in the Community is an arts-integrated residency that will be led by the applicant in collaboration with Wheaton High School environmental science and horticulture teachers. Students will explore the art and environmental issues impacting their community. With cameras provided by the artist, students will photograph their outdoor school environment. Photographic prints and artist statements will be exhibited in the school gallery.

      Leila Cabib

      Potomac, Maryland ($6,000)

      Hands-on History of Animation is a residency during which all 4th grade students at Glenallan Elementary School will learn about the history, science, and creative possibilities of two-dimensional animation as they create three optical toys (a thaumatrope, zoetrope strip, and flip book) and an animated GIF using Chrome Canvas and Google Slides. The students’ GIFs will be displayed on the school’s website.

      Marcie Wolf-Hubbard

      Silver Spring, Maryland ($6,000)

      The applicant will lead 4th and 5th grade students at Flower Hill Elementary School in constructing their own city in mixed media and repurposed materials. The residency coincides with students’ social studies classes studying the foundations of civics and community including neighborhoods. Students will decide what buildings they will design and create, such as a recreation center, a civic center, grocery store, school, and residential homes.

      Steven L. Barker

      Montgomery Village, Maryland ($5,600)

      Continuing the success of a previous residency at Seneca Valley High School, the applicant will return to work with theatre teacher Joanna Fellows and her students for two residencies. For the Special Education Theatre Class, students will continue success in puppetry building and performing short puppet shows while working on speaking and memorization skills. For other theatre classes, students will participate in lighting design and learning technical skills including fixture selection and color mixing.

      Valerie Baugh-Schlossberg

      Takoma Park, Maryland ($5,999.75)

      The applicant will work with students in the 1st grade at New Hampshire Estates Elementary School to support the literacy and social emotional needs of the students. Programming includes back-to-back kickoff performances of Giggling Wiggling Bookworm for the whole school, and a three-session residency titled Moving Through My Feelings for seven classrooms of 1st graders. The applicant will also work with students in the 4th grade at Wheaton Woods Elementary School to support the literacy and social emotional needs of the students. Programming includes a five-session residency titled Discover the Power of the Puppet for three classrooms of 4th graders.

      FY22 Grantees

      The FY22 ARSG cycle runs from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.

      Important Dates Post-Application

      For current FY22 grantees, all final reports must be completed online through AHCMC’s grants portal, SurveyMonkey Apply (SM Apply). Access SM Apply here: https://artsandhumanities.smapply.io/

      Need to make changes to your project? Fill out a grant change request form, available on our resources page: https://www.creativemoco.com/find-opportunities/resources/