There are two ways for Teaching Artists to be a part of EdExploreSRQ. The first is as a 501(c)3 or by working for an approved providing organization. Additionally, a Teaching Artist can function on EdExploreSRQ independently. The Arts and Cultural Alliance offers a program for independent artists called Artists in Schools which is listed on www.EdExploreSRQ.com. The Arts and Cultural Alliance provides a training program for prospective teaching artists that includes information about arts integration, Florida teaching standards, how to work in the Sarasota County schools (vendor badge, finger printing, school protocols, etc.), and provides assistance in creating a residency or performance that is aligned with the Florida standards. The Alliance vets the artist and the Exploration. Next the Exploration is vetted by the Sarasota County Curriculum Department for approval. Once approved the Teaching Artist will be given a user name and password and Explorations can be posted on the site. Once the teaching artist is approved and on the website, the Alliance provides some advertising, and also offers the teaching artists other opportunities to work in the library system and other community venues. If you are interested in the Artists in Schools training program, please contact Ria Cooper at The Arts and Cultural Alliance: education@sarasotaarts.org
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