Arts for Learning Virginia

Residencies: a residency is a customized Arts immersion experience for students of all age levels taught by professional teaching artists that may include both performance and workshop elements. Arts infused Learning blends both the art form and curriculum content, deepening the students' understanding through multiple sessions in the subject area as well as the art form. Examples include strings impact, where upper elementary students learn the basics of playing the violin and the rhythm & me program, an inclusive, adaptive movement and dance residency for students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and model students.

Other services:1) conferences and workshops: professional development for educators to enhance in school and virtual Learning of academic subjects for all grade levels. Workshops are designed to help participants build their toolbox of Arts integration techniques and impact strategies and 2) Arts + Learning snacks: "Learning snacks" are complete bilingual art activity kits which do not require internet access that children can work on independently or with their teachers/caregivers. Designed to support children's academic, creative, and social emotional development, the kits contain the supplies needed to complete the art project, designed by a professional artist with instructions and a "family encouragement card" to spark conversation and connection.

Performances: Virginia students of all ages attend highly participatory in- person and virtual art performances that tie directly to core academic curriculum, social emotional Learning and the Virginia standards of Learning. The priority is to reach underserved populations which we define as students enrolled in title one schools; students with physical and intellectual disabilities; and military connected students who may require additional resources while their parents are deployed or otherwise serving our country. Performances may be held at a school, library, camp or other community venue. (continued on schedule o)

Regional programs and other performances expenses.