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Become a Roster Artist

Arts for Learning artists bring creativity, curiosity, and joy into classrooms across Maryland. Through performances, residencies, workshops, and arts-integrated learning experiences, teaching artists help students connect with new ideas, express themselves, and see learning in new ways.

Interested in joining our Artist Roster?

While we are not currently accepting new artists, we’d love to learn more about you and keep your information on file for future opportunities.

Complete our short Artist Interest Form, and we’ll reach out when the audition and application process reopens.

Who we're looking for

Arts for Learning partners with professional artists who are passionate about working with young people and experienced in sharing their art form in schools and community settings. Our roster includes artists across disciplines, including music, dance, theatre, storytelling, media arts, literary arts, visual arts, and more.

Qualities we look for in roster artists

  • Exceptional skills as a practicing artist

  • Strong experience teaching children

    in schools or other settings (examples: community venues, libraries, after school)

  • Experience connecting art to academic content

    or a willingness to learn the skills of arts integration

  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

  • A passion for using the arts to inspire,

    connect with, and support young people and communities

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