The FRIENDS Artists in the Classroom program is designed to provide a one-day, well-rounded and meaningful arts experience on school sites. Offered in dance, music, and theater, Artists in the Classroom include performance excerpts, workshops for students led by professional artists, and support materials for teachers.

A typical Artists in the Classroom day begins with the classrooms scheduled to take part in the workshops (usually three to four) assembling to attend a twenty to thirty minute performance by the featured artist. Following the performance, the artist conducts a workshop with each of the participating classrooms. The workshop activities are user-friendly, linked to the performance, and taught through a modeling approach, allowing classroom teachers to replicate or further develop them after the artist has left the classroom.

Eligibility: Schools or groups interested in the Artists in the Classroom program must submit an application. Priority will be given to groups who may not obtain reservations for an Educational Performance through the FRIENDS lottery system due to the high demand. All interested schools will be considered based on their applications and according to artists’ availability.