The Artists in Schools (AIS) Program is a program of the Alaska State Council on the Arts. Fairbanks Arts serves as the Artists in Schools program manager for the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, connecting certified teaching artists with K–12 classrooms through artist residencies.
Fairbanks Arts is hosting a Teaching Artist Training for Interior Alaska artists interested in becoming certified Artists in Schools (AIS) teaching artists. Certified artists are eligible to be matched with K–12 schools throughout the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District for residencies in a variety of traditional and contemporary art forms, including music, dance, traditional Alaska Native arts, media and digital arts, visual arts, literary arts, and drama.
Teaching Artist Training Dates: Saturday, August 22–Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.– 4:30 pm both days
Location: Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center classroom, 101 Dunkel St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Registration Fee:
$50 standard rate
$45 for Fairbanks Arts members
Teaching Artist Qualifications:
- Practicing artist (any discipline)
- Interested in working with students
- Availability during the school year
- Completion of the Teaching Artist Application process
Application Materials: In addition to completing the training, artists must submit a resume, three professional references, a digital work samples portfolio, conduct an interview with Fairbanks Arts, and pass a background check.
Not a Fairbanks Arts member yet? Become a member to receive a registration discount.
Questions? Contact Shaylise Sylvester, Education & Engagement Coordinator, at education@fairbanksarts.org or 907-251-8386 ext. 5.
See the event flyer below:
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