The ArtsBridge program is always looking to expand our resources and partnerships. If you are interested in partnering with us on a project, or you have resources to share, please contact the
Scholars
Job of a Scholar
ArtsBridge Scholars are outstanding University of Utah students who develop and conduct interdisciplinary visual and performing arts workshops in public schools around the Salt Lake Valley. We are looking for a variety of scholars to teach visual arts, dance, film, music, theatre, and more. Students outside of the College of Fine Arts are welcome to apply.
Each scholar will be matched with a teacher in a public school classroom. With mentorship from the ArtsBridge director, the scholar will collaborate with the classroom teacher to develop and carry out weekly lessons for the students in public schools. These lessons give students unique hands-on experience with the arts that otherwise they might not have.
Eligibility
All registered juniors, seniors, or graduate students meeting the following requirements are eligible:
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Be able to obtain a recommendation from a faculty member in your department.
- Be able to commit 2-3 hours of time in the classroom (plus preparation time) each week.
Applicants are also evaluated on enthusiasm, prior teaching experience, and planning skills.
To be considered for the ArtsBridge program, please fill out an application and send it to
Schools
ArtsBridge is seeking host schools!
ArtsBridge seeks host schools with K-12 teachers interested in giving their students hands-on experience with the arts. ArtsBridge sends outstanding University of Utah scholars to conduct visual and performing arts workshops or develop projects in Salt Lake Valley public schools. ArtsBridge is a non-profit organization that charges nothing for the service of its scholars. We prioritize schools that have the highest need, and fewest resources for additional programming.
If you are a K-12 teacher and want the arts to come alive in your classroom, then we invite you to apply to ArtsBridge by submitting an application.
What host schools achieve with ArtsBridge:
The arts provide an unparalleled opportunity for children to develop skills such as creative thinking, problem solving, and teamwork. The arts also teach self-discipline and concentration. All of these skills are critical to our children’s futures both in their careers and in their need for personal fulfillment. ArtsBridge is a wonderful way to provide this opportunity for our youth. ArtsBridge scholars collaborate with teachers to develop and carry out art lessons for the students. These lessons give students in public schools hands-on experience with the arts that otherwise they might not have.
Professional development for teachers can be another advantage to hosting ArtsBridge in your school, as classroom teachers observe, participate in, and master the techniques of integrating an arts project into their regular teaching.
What We Look For:
ArtsBridge unites the resources of the community and its university to respond to specific classrooms’ needs. The mission of ArtsBridge is to help restore the scarcity of arts in education for our youth. The two most important things we look for when selecting a host school are:
Need: Generally, ArtsBridge focuses its efforts on low performing schools or schools that have very little arts instruction and little opportunity for parent support.
Support: ArtsBridge wants to aid schools that demonstrate a high commitment to the arts. Schools that place a strong emphasis on the arts despite limited budgets will find support from ArtsBridge.
How to Apply:
To request an ArtsBridge Scholar for the next semester, please submit an application form. Please note that not every request can be filled. Decisions are based on availability of funding and Scholars.