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Customized On-site School Residencies!
ArtStart is offering in-depth residencies to schools taught by artists trained in designing and presenting high quality, interactive instruction around a theme or topic.
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Whether exploring the relationship of the arts to ecology or culture or deepening a skill in an art form, an ArtStart residency is designed to encourage:
CREATIVITY
![Creativity, The ability to combine existing knowledge or understanding in new and interesting ways to create innovative works of art; the imaginative idea; a unique personal expression.](https://www.artstart.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/creativity.jpg)
CRAFTSMANSHIP
![CRAFTSMANSHIP, The quality of design and work shown in something made by hand; artistry; art that takes your breath away.](https://www.artstart.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/craft.jpg)
CONSERVATION & ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
![Protecting the environment through recycling/reuse, conservation, regeneration and restoration; creating art linked to the study of ecology; artful reuse.](https://www.artstart.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/environment1.jpg)
CULTURAL AWARENESS
![CULTURAL AWARENESS, Drawing inspiration from the traditions and beliefs of different cultures that informs the creation of an art work; discovering beauty in the art of different cultures.](https://www.artstart.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cultural2.jpg)
COLLABORATION
![COLLABORATION, Working together with someone to produce or create something; the teacher-artist team; art projects that require communication and decision-making.](https://www.artstart.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/collab.jpg)
CELEBRATION
![CELEBRATION, Honoring or acknowledging a special event, activity and/or person; a student art exhibit, a classroom sharing or a public performance— like ArtStart’s EcoArts Fest!](https://www.artstart.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/celebration1.jpg)