What is an Artist-in-residence?
Good question . . . and the answer varies slightly from state to state.
The simple answer is "an artist who takes up residence in a particular place for the sake of creating his/her art" . . . but, there's actually a lot more to it.
All Artists-in-residence go through some sort of audition/review process to be identified as someone who excels in their particular arts area whether it be music, dance, theater, literary arts, visual arts, or a combination of art forms. Artists usually receive the credential of "Approved Artist" or "Artist-in-residence" by his/her state's Arts organization. (In the case of South Carolina, the organization is the SC Arts Commission.) The one thing all artists-in-residence have in common is an identified expertise in creating Art.
Sometimes, an artist-in-residence seeks opportunities to receive monetary and/or housing assistance which provides an opportunity for the artist to "check out of his/her daily routine" and "step away" from normal obligations for the sake of creating art. Some AIRs solely seek performance opportunities. Some AIRs go the route of being a teaching artist with the focus of educating others about Art and helping them to become artist, themselves. This is the path Kimberly M. Roberts has taken. She is additionally certified as a South Carolina Teaching Artist.
Mrs. Roberts travels her state of South Carolina, the U.S., and abroad, meeting new people, experiencing life in new communities, and sharing her particular specialties of Music and Literary Arts. She has entertained and educated audiences at countless festivals, concerts, and cultural events. She also performs for corporate functions and private events. Mrs. Roberts' work as a teaching artist has brought her to some of the most economically challenged communities to the most culturally enriched around the world. She has worked with every type of learner including the academically gifted, behaviorally at-risk, and children with severe to profound developmental and physical limitations. She constantly explores ways to enhance her teaching to bring meaningful artistic experiences to every type of individual, no matter their age or ability level.
Good question . . . and the answer varies slightly from state to state.
The simple answer is "an artist who takes up residence in a particular place for the sake of creating his/her art" . . . but, there's actually a lot more to it.
All Artists-in-residence go through some sort of audition/review process to be identified as someone who excels in their particular arts area whether it be music, dance, theater, literary arts, visual arts, or a combination of art forms. Artists usually receive the credential of "Approved Artist" or "Artist-in-residence" by his/her state's Arts organization. (In the case of South Carolina, the organization is the SC Arts Commission.) The one thing all artists-in-residence have in common is an identified expertise in creating Art.
Sometimes, an artist-in-residence seeks opportunities to receive monetary and/or housing assistance which provides an opportunity for the artist to "check out of his/her daily routine" and "step away" from normal obligations for the sake of creating art. Some AIRs solely seek performance opportunities. Some AIRs go the route of being a teaching artist with the focus of educating others about Art and helping them to become artist, themselves. This is the path Kimberly M. Roberts has taken. She is additionally certified as a South Carolina Teaching Artist.
Mrs. Roberts travels her state of South Carolina, the U.S., and abroad, meeting new people, experiencing life in new communities, and sharing her particular specialties of Music and Literary Arts. She has entertained and educated audiences at countless festivals, concerts, and cultural events. She also performs for corporate functions and private events. Mrs. Roberts' work as a teaching artist has brought her to some of the most economically challenged communities to the most culturally enriched around the world. She has worked with every type of learner including the academically gifted, behaviorally at-risk, and children with severe to profound developmental and physical limitations. She constantly explores ways to enhance her teaching to bring meaningful artistic experiences to every type of individual, no matter their age or ability level.