PROGRAM

Artist in the Class

AiC promotes inspiration, creativity and innovation in kids.

Artist in the Class (AiC) brings professional local artists into Salt Spring Island schools for rich, hands-on creative experiences.

PROGRAM GOALS

  • Increase opportunities for Salt Spring Island youth to engage in hands-on arts experiences with professional artists to facilitate deeper learning.
  • Increase opportunities for educators to integrate arts into their classrooms to inspire creativity and innovation.
  • Increase opportunities for professional artists to further develop their artistic excellence and practice.

PROGRAM FUNDERS

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

PROGRAM BENEFITS

  • AiC workshops are free to Salt Spring Island classes! Artist fees are paid by the Salt Spring Arts Council
  • Workshops can be stand-alone activities or linked to learning outcomes
  • Students learn new skills from professional local artists
  • AiC workshops inspire students' creativity

HOW IT WORKS

  1. Teacher reviews AiC Artist Catalogue
  2. Teacher submits Workshop Inquiry form (Note: This form will go to both the Artist and Salt Spring Arts Council staff.)
  3. Artist contacts teacher regarding workshop details
  4. Artist will submit a Workshop Application form
  5. Teacher verifies workshop details via email
  6. Once approved by SSAC, the Artist delivers a workshop
  7. Teacher and Artist complete Evaluation forms after workshop
  8. SSAC pay Artist

*We recommend scheduling workshops early as program funds can run out

2026-27 ARTIST CATALOGUE

Our annual Artist in the Class Catalogue lists an exciting range of artists and workshops. Workshops range from instruction in clay, felting, printmaking and painting through theatre, dance, creative writing, media arts and more. Select artists whose offerings best meet your students' interests and age. All artists listed in the catalogue are Salt Spring Island residents and have been reviewed by the Artist in the Class Committee.

Artist in the Class Forms

TEACHERS: WORKSHOP INQUIRY

After reviewing the catalogue, Teachers submit a Workshop Inquiry form for each artist they wish to schedule. The information in their form will be sent to the Artist and to SSAC staff. The Artist will then follow up with the Teacher to schedule a workshop.

ARTIST: WORKSHOP APPLICATION

After scheduling the workshop with the Teacher, AiC Artists submit a Workshop Application to be approved by SSAC staff before starting the workshop. Workshop Applications should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the workshop.

ARTIST & TEACHER: WORKSHOP EVALUATIONS

After the workshop, both the Teacher and Artist are required to submit a workshop evaluation form for Artists to be paid upon completion of each pre-approved workshop.

AiC Artists 2026-27