The Bronx Council on the Arts is seeking teaching artists to staffs 12 -week artist residencies for youth involved in the criminal justice system from April through June 2022.
Donor Name: Bronx Council on the Arts
State: New York
City: Bronx
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/04/2022
Size of the Grant: $2,000
Details:
This program aims to engage Bronx youth involved in the criminal justice system with the benefits of creative expression. Successful candidates will have experience teaching and working with these youth and will possess a passion for arts education.
Funding Information
Selected artists will receive a stipend in the amount of $2,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Open call for artists age 18 and above, preference given to Bronx residents.
Residency Award Requirements
The residency award is a contract for services; selected artists will be subject to the following requirements:
- Sign and return a residency agreement
- Track evaluative data, as requested
- Submit a final report on a timely basis after completion of the program
Artists who do not comply with the requirements will jeopardize their funding and future grant consideration.
Selection Process and Evaluation Criteria
- A panel comprised of representatives from the Bronx Council on the Arts will review applications from individuals.
- The panels will evaluate proposals based on the following criteria:
- Artistic excellence of the proposed workshops
- Potential impact on participants
- Clarity and detail of the project proposal
- Experience teaching and working with youth involved in the criminal justice system
- Selected applicants may be subject to a background check by the organization
For more information, visit Juvenile Justice Artist Residency.
