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PAINTS Project Application Form

Please Remember:

To contact your artist.

That this form can't be saved as you work on it. It's a good idea to either print it out, or paste it into a word document to write your application, and then fill out or cut and paste the details in once you're ready.

To read the program guidelines.

Please send a separate application for each project and/or artist.

And of course, call or email me with any questions.

Important Note: the form says projects must be between 3 and 12 hours.  That's been changed.  It's now between 3 and 24 hours.

  • 1. Contact Information
    Project Name:
    School:
    Address:
    City/Town: Province: Postal Code:
    Phone: Fax:
    Website:

    Principal: Email:
    Teacher: Email:
    Artist: Email:

    Grade level of students (check all that apply):



    2. Schedule Details
    Total number of students participating:
    Number of groups (i.e. 3@ 20 students):
    Date(s) of activity:
    Total number of artist hours (min 3 - max 12):

    3. Project Details this section must be filled out by the artist, or in consultation with the artist.
    A) Tell us about the project. What’s the idea? What media will you be working in? Tell us a little bit about the process and the different elements of the work. This section should be written by the project artist. We recommend having them write it up in an email to the teacher that can be cut and pasted into the application. (200 – 250 words):


    B) Timeline:
    Please let us know the basic timeframe for the workshop, by day, class period, or hour. Whatever makes sense for you’re your project. Please include any pre-workshop preparation – i.e. gathering or purchasing materials, preparing the classroom, having students research or learn about a subject area or artistic discipline, etc.

    Day/Hour/Class Activity

    C) This project was initiated by:


    D) Do you have any other activities, events, or class work planned that relates to this PAINTS project?


    4. Art Supply Request
    It's expected that schools may need to contribute to the purchase of the supplies needed for the project.

    PAINTS is able to provide a small amount of funds to offset any special materials requirement. Receipts for supplies must be submitted at the close of the project. A payment will be mailed to the school.

    Amount requested:
    (The receipts you submit must total an amount equal to or greater than the requested amount.)

    5. PAINTS Agreement
    • PAINTS Artists are not responsible for discipline problems or any security issues. A teacher must reamin present in the classroom at all times.
    • Two weeks prior to the first date of the project, the teacher MUST email or call the PAINTS co-ordinator to confirm the details (dates, times, etc) of the project.
    • The school is responsible for the purchase of materials. If the artist purchases them, the school must either advance the monies or the artist must be reimbursed on the first day of the workshop.
    • Evaluations by the teacher will be sent to VANS via email within 5 days of the project's completion.
    • Prior to the workshop day, the teacher and artist must discuss material and room requirements.
    • Teachers must prepare students for the workshop. (That may mean simply discussing it, or doing research , bringing in materials, etc.)
    • The project artist, teacher and principal all agree to fulfill this PAINTS project if it is approved.

    To show your agreement to the terms above please type your name (acting as a signature) and date this form where indicated below.
    Role: Signed: Date:
       
      

    6. Payment
    Cost of the artists' fees is divided between PAINTS and the school. The school portion of the fees must be received or postmarked by the deadline date in order to process the application.

    Total project hours x 18 = $ (total due)

    Payments can be submitted via PayPal by clicking the button below:
     

    or by cheque made out to VANS, and mailed to:

    VANS
    Att: PAINTS Co-ordinator
    1113 Marginal Road
    Halifax, NS B3H 4P7


    Payments are held in trust until the PAINTS Committee reviews applications. If your project is not successful, the payment will be returned to you as soon as the results are released.

    If you have any questions about the application process, please visit our online application guide for schools and teachers: www.paintns.ca/guide_art.html or email us: paints@visualarts.ns.ca

    To complete your submission, enter your
    email address here:

    A copy of your completed application will be sent by return email as confirmation that we’ve received it. Results will usually be sent out to you within three weeks of the deadline.

    Thank You!