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 Arts in Education

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Tomorrow I will begin an artist residency at Jefferson Middle  School in Winston-Salem, NC. I haven't visited this school yet but I'm counting on my running rhythm of working in friendly classes with brave and daring students and teachers who make all of these residencies happen.

For this project, I wrote a grant proposal for the Wells Fargo Arts in Education Grant and submitted it to the Arts Council of Winston Salem/Forsyth County. And waited- its a juried application process. And Huzzah! we got funding! 

I've been collecting tapestry looms, tools, yarns, ideas and other bits to share with the students. I think it is going to be a great residency- we can discuss the Bayeux Tapestry, Annie Albers, so many cultures that use textiles as art and expression.

Residencies are something I really look forward to, meeting new enthusiastic artists and hopefully sharing something interesting that someone I met earlier on my timeline shared with me. I never know what experience I've had will fit into a future place- this is no exception.

When you get a chance, support the community, invest in the schools. Thanks!