Resident Artist Division

In partnership with schools, districts, and community organizations, the Resident Artist Division designs and delivers customized arts programs led by professional teaching artists, ensuring equitable access to arts education for all students.

About RAD

The Resident Artist Division (RAD) brings professional teaching artists into classrooms to provide high-quality, sequential arts education in visual and performing arts disciplines. Through hands-on workshops in dance, music, theater, and visual arts, students and teachers participate in engaging, skill-building experiences tailored to the unique needs of each learning environment.

These artist-led residencies foster creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and self-expression while introducing students to the artistic process and a wide range of cultural traditions. By learning through active participation, students build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and deepen their appreciation for the arts.

RAD programs are developed with the California Arts Standards in mind and can be integrated with core academic subjects to enrich classroom learning. Schools and districts may be able to support these programs through a variety of funding sources, including Proposition 28 Arts and Music in Schools (AMS) or ELOP funding. Whether enhancing existing curriculum or expanding access to arts education, each residency is designed to support meaningful learning experiences that inspire students, empower educators, and cultivate lifelong creativity.

Our Collaborative Programming

In-School Programming

School day programming brings together the expertise of professional teaching artists and the curiosity of students, creating a dynamic learning environment where creativity and education come together. Through hands-on, interactive experiences, students explore the artistic process, strengthen their creative confidence, and develop skills in self-expression, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.
After School Programming

By learning directly from practicing teaching artists, students build artistic skills while strengthening their imagination, confidence, and creative voice. These workshops extend learning beyond the traditional classroom, providing a supportive and inspiring environment where students are encouraged to experiment, take creative risks, and discover new ways of expressing themselves through ELOP.
Professional Development

Through the Resident Artist Division, CCP also offers professional development opportunities tailored for classroom teachers who want to strengthen their arts integration practices and expand their strategies for engaging students. Led by experienced resident and touring teaching artists, these workshops are customized to meet the unique goals and needs of individual schools and school districts, providing practical, classroom-ready approaches that inspire creativity and support student learning.

How RAD Works

1. Share Your Goals
Contact the Children's Creative Project to discuss your school's needs and learn how we can design a customized arts education program that supports your students and aligns with your educational goals.

2. Review Your Customized Plan
Based on your input, CCP develops a tailored program plan for your review, including recommendations that align with your objectives and budget.

3. Launch Your Program
Once your school or district approves the plan, CCP coordinates scheduling with the teaching artist(s) to bring your arts education program to life.