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FAQs2020-10-20T20:33:55-04:00

This FAQ will be updated regularly as we learn from teaching artists in our community during the course of this initiative. Please check back often for updates and additions.

Are all applicants guaranteed funds?2020-10-12T15:27:17-04:00

Unfortunately, due to limited funds and anticipated volume of applications, not every applicant will be funded. We encourage teaching artists to check back for additional opportunities which we hope to offer in the future through the Creative Learning Network.

How can I share related resources with this community?2020-08-28T23:07:03-04:00

Arts Education Collaborative is collecting and curating a list of COVID-19 Resources on their website for other teaching artists, parents, caregivers, students and educators. You can email your resource to  info@artsedcollab.org.

Am I able to get this funding more than once?2021-02-08T10:01:29-05:00

No. We are providing one-time relief to as many teaching artists as possible through this initiative. However, if another opportunity becomes available, we will announce this via the Creative Learning Network website and online communication channels, so check back often for updates.

Is the payment taxable?2021-01-25T18:18:32-05:00

Yes, you may need to pay taxes on this income. Given each teaching artist’s varying circumstances, we cannot advise on individual tax matters. We recommend that you consult with a personal financial manager or tax accountant for further information. Please note that both payments are below the financial threshold for filing a 1099, therefore teaching artists will not receive tax documentation from the Creative Learning Network.

What will you require to issue the payment for my content?2020-08-28T23:05:04-04:00

A W9 and Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) are required by the IRS in order to distribute funds to selected teaching artists. We will collect this information after you’ve been notified of your selection.  A check request will be issued after this paperwork has been received and your content has been submitted. You will also be required to share your teaching artist bio, website, and social media handles for marketing purposes.

If my #ArtsLearningatHome activity is chosen, what are the deliverables and deadlines?2020-08-28T23:03:50-04:00

Deadlines and deliverables will be communicated by the Creative Learning Rapid Response review team on a case by case basis, once you have been selected. However, we are looking to quickly create a database of accessible content and will be looking for #ArtsLearningAtHome activities that are ready now as well as activities that can be developed quickly, simply, and within a short time frame of being proposed.

What is the timeline for fund distribution?2020-10-19T11:14:54-04:00

Once selected, teaching artists’ individual contracts will outline a specific timeline for payment. All teaching artists will be compensated by the Legacy Arts Project and undisputed work hours will be payable by CMP within twenty (20) days of issuance of payment requests.

If my #ArtsLearningAtHome activity is chosen, where will my content live and who will have access to it? Will it be able to be shared online via social media platforms? Will there be a cost associated with the distribution of my content?2021-02-08T09:59:39-05:00

All #ArtsLearningatHome content will be housed on the Creative Learning Network website, free of cost and for wide sharing with families, students, and educators in our region, as well as linked across our partner sites (APOST and Legacy Arts Project) for maximum visibility and access. Content will also be shared across all Creative Learning Network partners social media platforms. We hope that artists will share widely through their respective networks as well.

What security measures are in place for the information I’m providing in this application?2020-08-28T23:01:55-04:00

We select the highest security settings available in the SurveyGizmo platform, where the Creative Learning Rapid Response applications are housed. SurveyGizmo reports the data is encrypted in transit, at rest, and in backups. Further security and privacy information can be found on the SurveyGizmo website.

Why are you collecting demographic data from applicants? Who has access to this data?2020-08-28T23:01:23-04:00

The Creative Learning Network is committed to equity and inclusion. We view data as an essential tool to be held accountable to this commitment. As an applicant, your data will be viewed by Creative Learning Network staff, our review committee, and our partner organizations who will be engaging us during the funding process. Individual applicant data (including name) will not be shared, duplicated, or distributed publicly. Additionally, aggregated applicant data will be collected, summarized, and shared in reports to funders, without disclosing any personal information.

Can I apply more than once?2020-08-28T23:00:46-04:00

In order to reach as many teaching artists as possible, we will allot one stipend per individual. However, you may apply for both #ArtsLearningatHome options with as many ideas as you like.

Why are there two stipend amounts? What are the criteria for each amount?2020-08-28T23:00:14-04:00

When developing this initiative, we wanted to offer options for teaching artists to develop content on a variety of experience levels, entry points, and interest. We encourage you to choose the option that best highlights your unique background, skill sets, artform and teaching experience.

Have an idea for a one-time activity that you’d like to share? The Virtual Workshop Option might be for you if you have presented drop in workshops, led tabling activities or stand alone events in your community, in schools, or in collaboration with an organization.

Have an on-going lesson to share? The Virtual Residency Option might be for you if you’ve worked as a resident artist during in school, out-of-school time, or summer programs, host your own programs in the community, or in partnership with an arts organization, have special training or experience in professional development for teachers, Culturally Relevant Arts education, maker learning, or using art for advocacy or action.

What is Creative Learning Rapid Response?2021-02-08T09:50:00-05:00

To support Teaching Artists in our region, the newly formed Creative Learning Anchor led by Arts Ed Collaborative (AEC) and in partnership with Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) and Legacy Arts Project (LAP) has created the Creative Learning Rapid Response. Creative Learning Rapid Response is an initiative where artists can create and submit #ArtsLearningatHome content and receive $350 or $550 stipends.

How can I apply?2020-08-28T22:59:08-04:00

You can apply by filling out our online application here. We highly recommend that you copy and paste all of your answers into a word processing application like Google Docs or Microsoft Word so that if there are technical issues, your answers will be saved. Once you have applied, a copy of your application will be emailed to you at the address you provide as confirmation of receipt of the application.

My #ArtsLearningatHome idea involves the use of materials. Will there be a materials budget or the ability for materials to be provided?2020-08-28T22:15:49-04:00

At this time, we are not providing a budget for activity materials for artists or users. Therefore, we strongly recommend teaching artists who are submitting ideas for visual art (or other disciplines that may involve the use of materials) to consider making activities as simple as possible with as few required/mandatory materials as possible, in order to make the #ArtsLearningatHome accessible to users who may not have art materials or other household items needed to participate. We hope to have other opportunities in the future to support more extensive art activities, but for now, we ask that you keep material needs as simple as possible.

I have a great ideas for #ArtsLearningatHome activities, but I need technical assistance and do not know how to navigate all of these new online spaces. Am I still eligible to apply?2020-08-28T22:15:15-04:00

Absolutely! In fact, we want you to apply! We encourage all artists, regardless of experience in creating online content, to apply and share ideas for this initiative. The Creative Learning Network will provide technical assistance for anyone who needs it, as well as options for sharing #ArtsLearningAtHome content that does not involve using technology. Please keep an eye out for both of these questions in the application so that we can best assist you.

Am I eligible if I have already received funds from another relief effort and/or contributed content to another online source?2020-08-28T22:14:31-04:00

Yes, you are eligible. We do not disqualify anyone based on other sources of relief and want teaching artist content to be shared widely across multiple platforms at this time.

Which artistic disciplines are eligible for this initiative?2020-10-15T14:01:54-04:00

We seek a variety of creative learning activities that will be curated in order to provide a wide array of content across multiple artistic disciplines for users to engage. Therefore, we ask that applicants limit themselves to identifying ONE of the artforms below, so that we may streamline our selection process. Please help us by selecting the artistic discipline that your work most directly and deeply aligns.

  • Dance (dancers + choreographers; aerial, ballet, hip-hop, jazz, tap, etc.)
  • Drama & Performance (directing, experimental, live action, playwriting, puppetry, tactical and site performance, etc.)
  • Literary Arts (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, literature for children, criticism, graphic novels, journalism, arts writing, etc.)
  • Media & Film (work that uses technology, aesthetics, storytelling, digital cultures, and so on; including but not limited to immersive design, interactive media, podcasts, virtual reality, web-based projects, animation, documentary, episodic, experimental, narrativ etc.)
  • Music (composers + musicians; classical, contemporary, experimental, folk, instrumental, jazz, pop, world, etc.)
  • Cultural Arts (work related to the continuity and evolution of a tradition and/or cultural heritage such as cultural dance, cultural music, oral expression, and traditional crafts, etc.)
  • Visual Art & Craft (installation, painting, performance art, photography, sculpture, sound art, video,ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metals, textiles, etc.)
What if my proposal isn’t initially selected?2020-08-28T22:13:20-04:00

It is the intention of the CLRR team to provide a 2nd phase of opportunities to include professional development for teaching artists. If your proposal was not selected in the initial phase, you may still be considered in the future. We plan to communicate all future opportunities through the Creative Learning Network as they arise.

Which proposals will be selected for funding and how will they be selected?2021-02-08T09:57:28-05:00

ALL ARTISTS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY! Our goal is to select proposals equitably from artists of different disciplines, neighborhoods, and backgrounds. While this is a distressed and stressful time for all, our priority through this initiative is to create equitable access for historically underrepresented artists in our community. This includes:

  •  BIPOC – Black, Indigenous Artists of Color
  •  LGBTQIA+ artists
  •  Young artists & elder artists
  • Artists living with disabilities

Applications will be reviewed on a week-by-week basis for clarity, creative learning potential, and accessibility. After review, qualifying applications will be selected for funding.

How long do you plan to run this initiative?2020-10-12T15:20:46-04:00

The Creative Learning Network plans to run this initiative until all funds have been dispersed to support the maximum amount of teaching artists possible.  It is also our goal to continue to procure funding that can be used to provide work opportunities for teaching artists throughout this crisis.

How do you define “teaching artist”?2020-10-12T15:18:42-04:00

For the purposes of this initiative, we define a teaching artist as an artist who designs and implements creative learning opportunities for children and youth, through in-school or out-of-school time and summer learning environments, in partnership with community organizations, or in a home studio setting.

Who is eligible to apply?2021-02-08T09:51:19-05:00

To be eligible, you must be able to answer “Yes” to the statements below. Please note that the Creative Learning Rapid Response team will make final eligibility determinations as needed.

  • I am a teaching artist residing in Allegheny County that has at least two years of experience providing learning opportunities to young people in our community.
  • I am 18 years of age or older.
  • I can provide a W9 and Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) after I’ve been notified of selection.
  • I am not a full-time employee, board member, or major donor of any of the Creative Learning Network partners: The Heinz Endowments, Arts Education Collaborative, APOST (Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time), Legacy Arts Project
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