Applying as a Galaxy/PCA Artist:

In partnership with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) Galaxy conducts a selection process of regional artists, who can then be listed in the State’s Directory of Artists in Education to conduct multiple-day artist residencies in schools and community settings.  These artists, who must be of high caliber, submit to a rigorous selection process that includes an application, work sample and other materials that are presented to an independent selection panel of artists/educators for an initial review, followed by an interview and classroom observation, if applicable. 

Because this is a regional process, applicants should live in or near the counties that surround Centre, Clearfield and Clinton Counties.

Successful candidates are approved to conduct grant-supported artist residencies in schools and other community locations through Galaxy as well as through other organizations in Pennsylvania.  NOTE:  Artists that are accepted in this category are usually offered the opportunity to conduct artist visits, workshops, etc. as described in the “Galaxy Artist, only” classification below.
            
Instructions/Deadline for submitting an application:  

Interested artists apply directly on-line at the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts website (http://www.pacouncilonthearts.org/aie/directory/) through an “eGrant” process.  First-time applicants will create a login and password and follow the instructions provided.  (For assistance, please call Galaxy at 814-237-3003.)  Deadline for submitting signed paperwork and work samples to Galaxy’s office is February 1. 

Please read the following PDF files (Application Packet) before applying:
Letter of Invitation
Application Information
Guidelines For Re-rostering Artists
Artist Requirements