Application + Cost

Application

The application consists of the following materials: 

• Online application
• CV or resume
• Project proposal

Your project proposal should briefly discuss what you plan to work on during your time at CIA. Proposals should include a list of requested supplies, and any specific processes or equipment you will need access to. It's extremely helpful for us to see sketches of your project. These can be anything from rough thumbnails to rendered mock-ups. 

View a sample proposal here. 

Applicants must be employed as a current visual arts teacher or a teaching artist. Priority is given to K-12 educators.

The application deadline is March 1, 2023. 

Acceptance

Accepted students will be notified by March 15, 2023. Accepted residents must submit an acceptance packet and payment by April 15, 2023. Payments can be made by check, cash, card, or school purchase order (PO). 

What’s included in the residency fee?

A program fee of $900 includes up to $150 in supplies, access to studio/facilities, professional development events, lunch daily, and some breakfasts and dinners.

Residents may stay in CIA’s residence hall for an additional cost of $525, which covers 13 nights in residence hall.

All residents pay a $100 refundable deposit that covers housing, materials, equipment, and any shipping of work after the program.

Participants can receive up to three graduate workshop credits through our partnership with Ursuline College. There is an additional fee of $140/credit, as well as a required writing component. Contact ce@cia.edu with questions about the graduate credit option.