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ArtStarts provides practical resources for educators and artists. It's part of our mission!

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A stick figure reading a book Tour Reports: Login to access and download the latest information for your group.
A map of British Columbia. The regions a delineated by different colours Guide to BC Schools and Districts: Information on school districts around the province to help plan your tour.
A collage of documents Study Guides and Know-Wonder-Learn Charts: Templates and guiding points to help you develop effective tools for teachers to use with students before, during and after your school performance.
A stick figure reading from a paper. Their hand is raised in the air Communications Kit: A guide to easily introducing ArtStarts and the Artists on Tour Directory when you're visiting schools.
A stick figure with a lightbulb above their head Key Definitions: Terms frequently used by ArtStarts include Professional Artist, Emerging Artist, Arts Integration and Modes of Arts in Education.
A series of boxes in different colours discussing the different levels of arts integration Arts in Education: How is art taught in schools? What is arts integration? Where can I learn more about the curriculum? Discover the answers to these questions and more.
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A group of young people and an adult gathered around a table working together on a project Tips for Planning Your Artist Residency in a School: So, you’d like to begin an artist residency. What now?
An adult holding a screen printer sitting next to a young person Tips for Teaching Artists: Quick tips for artists and other classroom visitors.
A group of kids stand in a circle around an adult with an excited expression on their face Curriculum and You: What do you need to know about the revised BC curriculum?
A stick figure with shapes above its head Guidelines for Artist Fees: Visit the Canadian Artists Representation (CARFAC) Minimum Recommended Fee Schedule for guidelines on pay for artistic services.
A stick figure filming with a camera Image Release Form: A sample form that artists can adapt to obtain permission from guardians of students/minors regarding the use of artwork, photos, etc.
A stick figure reading from a piece of paper Communications Kit for AICD: A guide to easily introducing ArtStarts and the Artists in the Classroom Directory when you're visiting schools.
A stick figure with a lightbulb above his head Key Definitions: Terms frequently used by ArtStarts include Professional Artist, Emerging Artist, Arts Integration and Modes of Arts in Education.
A stick figure reading from a piece of paper Communications Kit for AIC Grant Projects: A guide to explaining or acknowledging projects supported by Artists in the Classroom grants.
A series of boxes in different colours discussing the different levels of arts integration Arts in Education: How is art taught in schools? What is arts integration? Where can I learn more about the curriculum? Discover the answers to these questions and more.
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A book shelf with books on it Resource Hub: ArtStarts recommends a collection of books on many topics of interest, including Creativity, Arts Integration, and more.
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A group of adults sitting at a table looking at a poster together ArtStarts offers professional development in arts integration for both teachers and artists.