Artist in Residence (AIR) Program

A partnership between the ArtsCenter and Orange County Public Schools.

What is AIR?

Integrated arts initiatives reaching over 2,000 students.

The AIR Program brings professional level arts programming at no cost to Orange County public schools.

Program Goals

Increase access

to the arts through free programming.

Integrate Arts

with state and district academic goals.

Collaborate

with schools to support youth achievement.

Focus Schools

New Hope Elementary • Grady Brown Elementary • Efland Cheeks Global Elementary • Central Elementary • Pathways Elementary

Testimonials

I admire Mrs. Willa’s work, with her charm and way of teaching. For the first time I saw all my students attentive throughout the entire time. As a teacher, I also learned from her how songs help my students remember the instructions.

A few students in particular who may not normally participate when discussing academic things were incredibly engaged and participating while Mr. Jason was here. It was really cool to see many students light up and/or challenge themselves in new ways.

I have one student that is really quiet and laid back. With all the musical fun, art, and instruments, this student came out of his shell and happily participated with the group.

Initiatives

Teaching Artist Residencies

In class arts instruction from professional artists that fuses together artistic disciplines, district standards, and social-emotional learning.

School Wide Performances

Performances and assemblies bringing together students to experience live, professional theater and music.

Get in touch

Questions about how you can support free arts programming in schools? Get in touch with the School Outreach Director at meilish@artscenterlive.org.

Supported By

This program has been generously supported by Orange County Arts Commission, North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, the Grable Foundation, and the Robert & Mercedes Eichholz Foundation.