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Humanities Project Overview

The Humanities Project is Arlington Public Schools' (APS) artist-in-the-schools program. The Humanities Project places  artists for assemblies, workshops and residencies throughout the year in each school. Programs include the Performing Arts, Heritage Arts, Visual Arts, and Literary Arts.
Artists
THE ARTIST APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE 2009-10 SCHOOL YEAR HAS PASSED. THE NEXT ARTIST APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 5, 2010 Artist deadlines are the first Friday in February of each year (for programs during the following school year). Before applying, please read our application information.
 
Performing Arts - Programs make excellent assemblies and are often extended into workshops and sometimes residencies.
Heritage Arts - Programs that celebrate the rich heritage of folk and traditional arts.
Visual Arts - Artists usually work with smaller groups of students in workshop or residency settings.
Literary Arts - The Humanities Project works with several poets who provide residencies to Arlington Schools. We also partner with The Cultural Affairs Division in Arlington to provide a program called Pick-a-Poet bringing local published poets into the classroom for writing exercises.  For more information on Moving Words, please click here.  To view the 2009-2010 Pick a Poet Brochure, click here (Pick a Poet 2010 brochure pdf).
 
 
Updated information, forms and files specifically for Arlington Public School teachers and staff.
Directory
The 2009-10 Directory of Artists (pdf) lists all participating artists and offers a brief description of their project for the schools, along with contact information.
Partnerships
Arlington Public Schools has several partnerships with area arts and cultural organizations - The Kennedy Center, Arlington Cultural Affairs,  Signature Theatre, Arlington Independent Media, Arlington Artist Alliance. 
 
The 2008-09 Final Report offers highlights of the Humanities Project.