Bring Artists to Your School

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ArtStarts provides students access to artistic experiences that are relevant, representative, and integrated into their learning through the Artist Directory. We combined the Artists in the Classroom and Artists on Tour directories in 2022 to make it easier to book artistic experiences in your school. 

The Directory features over 90 artists available for schools across BC who offer performances, workshops, and/or classroom residencies specifically tailored for the K-12 education system.

Browse the full directory of artists below or filter based on your search criteria.

Ready to book a performance or workshop? Complete the 2022-23 School Year Booking Request Form.

Looking to book a classroom residency? Contact the artist directly. Grants are available to fund the residency.

Want to learn about the difference between a performance, workshop, and classroom residency? See our FAQ at the bottom of the page for answers to this and more questions

Our Booking and Touring team is here to assist you. Please contact Program Manager, Hannah Jarvis, at [email protected] or Program Coordinator, Alexandra de Guzman, at [email protected].

Artist fees do not reflect GST or $45 ArtStarts booking fee.