FOR ARTISTS

After the Residency:
Evaluation and reflection

Arts-in-Education programs utilize the AIE Final Report evaluation forms designed for all residency participants and the Residency Artist. This assessment process is a key component of total residency process. Use this as an opportunity to assess the residency for yourself: what worked; what new activities or ideas did you try; what was challenging or difficult; and what would you do differently next time? Make sure that you complete and submit the evaluation forms. Your feedback is essential.

Music Residency at Solomon Schechter Day School, Piscataway

Following up with the site

Once the residency is over, the On-Site Coordinator may need your assistance to: complete the school’s Final Report evaluation forms; provide documentation of the residency or propose followup activities. Your availability by phone/e-mail to respond to questions and provide such needed information is much appreciated. If the residency is the first year of a two-year AIE residency, discuss and determine your role with your AIE Partner and site coordinator To discuss and plan the next phase.

Planning for the future

Consider the residency in the context of your own growth as an artist and teacher. Use the residency experience to reflect on:

• What would you still like to learn?
• What engages you most about your own art form; what can you share with students in the future?
• Reading, traveling, talking with other artists and taking advantage of professional development opportunities may all be part of your ongoing learning.