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To view pictures and read stories from residencies during the 2018-2019 school year , click here!
To view pictures and read stories from residencies during the 2018-2019 school year , click here!
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To view pictures and read stories from residencies during the 2017-2018 school year , click here!
To view pictures and read stories from residencies during the 2016-2017 school year , click here!
To view pictures and read stories from residencies during the 2016-2017 school year , click here!
During the 2020-2021 school year, students in Brevig Mission, Elim, Gambel, Koyuk, Savoonga, Shishmaref, Saint Michael, Stebbins, Teller, Unalakleet, and White Mountain will had the opportunity to work with teaching artists during a modified virtual Artist-in-Schools residency!
During the 2020-2021 school year, students in Brevig Mission, Elim, Gambel, Koyuk, Savoonga, Shishmaref, Saint Michael, Stebbins, Teller, Unalakleet, and White Mountain will had the opportunity to work with teaching artists during a modified virtual Artist-in-Schools residency!
AIS Residencies are made possible through the generous funding from the Alaska State Council on the Arts, the Alaska State Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts (a federal agency), the Rasmuson Foundation, and the Bering Strait School District.
Annette Bellamy, Ceramics, January 4-15, 2021
Annette Bellamy, Ceramics, January 4-15, 2021
Sivungaq (Savoonga, AK)
After winter break, while many teachers were on a 2-week quarantine from winter travel, the remaining staff of the school in Sivungaq worked hard to create an alternate schedule so that students who had stayed on the island over the break could still attend in person. During this time, Annette Bellamy partnered virtually with local art teacher Aaron Freeman to deliver ceramics instruction that students were able to use as a jumping off point for pieces of art that they would continue working with throughout the spring.
Jen Luton, Tie-Die, January 18-29, 2021
Jen Luton, Tie-Die, January 18-29, 2021
Uŋalałiq (Unalakleet, AK)
In a blended model residency, artist Jen Luton gave limited virtual instructed to many teachers and classroom aids and a couple classrooms of students. Those who received her instruction were able to multiply the impact by offering workshops of their own. By the end of 2 weeks, ever student in the village had the opportunity to make their own tie-die spirit shirt featuring a print of their school mascot designed by one of their peers. It was great to see the collaboration between local staff and a long distance artist to bring arts instruction and joy to all the children of Uŋalałiq!
Julian Saporiti & Emilia Halvorsen, Spring 2021
Julian Saporiti & Emilia Halvorsen, Spring 2021
Kigigtaq (Shishmaref, AK)
This residency was extended throughout the spring semester with artists and teachers collaborating to build lessons that integrated into their student goals. While Julian created documentary filming and interview artifacts for students to learn through, Emilia created place-based are and identity lessons. This residency built on work done in person the year prior and culminated with a showing of the film "Shishmaref," a documentary made y Julian Saporiti with support from Emilia Halvorsen and in collaboration with Shishmaref students and community members. It features recent and historic footage, documenting the depth and breadth of life in the village.
Kathy Hocker, March 22-26, May 17-27, 2021
Kathy Hocker, March 22-26, May 17-27, 2021
Iġaluŋniaġvik (Teller, AK)
Elementary students in Iġaluŋniaġvik got two chances to work with artist Kathy Hocker. Both times, Kathy met with students virtually while teachers in the room were able to help facilitate lessons. Kathy involved natural elements of their ecosystem into her instruction, teaching students to create both realistic and abstract representations of their environment.
Angela Toci, March 29-April 9, 2021
Angela Toci, March 29-April 9, 2021
Kuyuuk (Koyuk, AK)
Bonnie Dillard, April 2-23, 2021
Bonnie Dillard, April 2-23, 2021
Natchirsvik (White Mountain, AK)
Preschool through high school, all the students of Natchirsvik got the chance to work with artist Bonnie Dillard in a virtual residency that culminated in a socially-distanced community art show to allow parents to see the hard work of their students and relatives!
Kristin Link, April 12-16, 26-30, 2021
Kristin Link, April 12-16, 26-30, 2021
Sivuqaq (Gambell, AK)
Kristin Link worked with the students of Sivuqaq virtually, building on their skills from an in-person residency last spring. She was able to meet with students throughout the month of April to build their drawing and painting skills and confidence.
Nita Rearden, April/May 2021
Nita Rearden, April/May 2021
Kigigtaq (Shishmaref, AK)
Nita was able to join the students of Kigigtaq virtually to give instruction and discussion about Yup'ik mask-making traditions and techniques. Students of Kigigtaq were able to practice their own mask-making and explore local traditions among their own inupiaq people.
Kristin Link, April 19-22, May 17-21, 2021
Kristin Link, April 19-22, May 17-21, 2021
Neviarcualuq (Elim, AK)
Kristin Link worked virtually with the students and staff of Neviarcualuq, building lessons based on the supplies they had around the school. Elementary and secondary students practiced drawing multiple drafts and learned to use watercolor as an illustrating tool.
Sharlene Cline, May 4-14 2021
Sharlene Cline, May 4-14 2021
Sitaisaq (Brevig Mission, AK)
Sharlene Cline works with Chinese Brush Painting. She brought a wealth of knowledge to the classroom when she met virtually with students in Sitaisaq to teach about both the art and culture of China and allow students the chance to explore this medium.
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