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ArtStarts provides practical resources for teachers 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 drawing looking at a map How to Write an Artist CV-Coming Soon: Visit the Canadian Artists Representation Copyright Collective (CARCC) website for tips on what to include in an artist's CV or resume.
A stick figure with shapes above its head How to Calculate Artist Fees-Coming Soon: Visit the Canadian Artists Representation Copyright Collective (CARCC) website to see their recommendations for professional artist fees or use the Canadian Artists Representation (CARFAC) online fee calculator.
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 laying on the ground drawing on a big piece of paper Key Dates for Artists 2019-20-Coming Soon: A handy reference as you plan the school year. (Please note this document may be updated throughout the year.)
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 maintains a growing collection of books on many topics of interest, including Creativity, Arts Integration and more. Browse our collection online and visit us in person to borrow a book.
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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.
ArtStarts acknowledges that we carry out our work on the lands of Indigenous nations throughout colonial British Columbia. Our office and the ArtStarts Gallery are located on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.
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