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About This Program

Programs > Speak With Your Feet

Speak With Your Feet

Artist

Program Type

Description

Speak With Your Feet gives artists an opportunity to share messages through virtues while also spreading awareness about social and/or political topics using footwear as the primary medium.

Pricing

Typically, residencies range from $2,500 and up, but we can use your available budget and ‘work backwards’ to create a cost-effective residency for your school. We may be able to assist you in securing grant and funding opportunities.

Residencies are tailored to your needs but usually include:

A kick-off assembly (performing arts only)
A required orientation meeting and planning session
A set of workshops for classes of up to 25 students each
A student culminating or sharing event
An evaluation meeting

Audience Limit 25 students per classroom

Program Length 4 (minimum - 6 (ideal)

Technical Requirements

Students will need acrylic paint, paint brushes, 8x10 canvas, wood easels, plastic drop cloth or old newspaper, paint palettes, cups, paper towels, stencils, pencils, and colored pencils.