Artists-in-the-Schools Program and Residency Grants '11-12
NJ Poetry Out Loud (NJPOL) Artists-in-the Schools Program, a partnership between Playwrights Theatre (PTNJ) and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts (NJSCA), places seasoned teaching artists experienced in Poetry Out Loud in the classroom to enhance the school's experience with POL. The hands-on, process- based arts workshops and residencies make a significant impact on the way students comprehend and relate to poetry and they provide teachers with a valuable professional development opportunity. Students and teachers have praised the program's innovative structure and how it has impacted students' academic achievement in Language Arts, improved public speaking and presentation skills while increasing self confidence and building community in the classroom. This year, 2011, over 16,000 NJ students from 83 schools will participate in the program.
When initiating NJ's POL program, The NJ State Council on the Arts understood that this was an opportunity to utilize the talent and expertise of NJ professional artist community and engage NJ High Schools with powerful experiences with poetry. A partnership with Playwrights Theatre was formed and in 2006 a unique poetry and performance residency program was piloted and served over 500 students in seven high schools across the State with hands-on, process-based arts residencies. Since its inception 34 residencies have been implemented across the State and the NEA sited NJPOL as a national model.
NJPOL FULL RESIDENCY
Serves up to three classrooms and approximately 75 students.
Schools receive nine days with Poetry Out Loud teaching artists to develop a stronger foundation in poetry and learn the elements of getting a poem "up on its feet". The full residency includes a planning meeting, three days with a poet, three days with a performance artist, teaching artists' participation as adjudicators in the classroom contest and school-wide contest, and two hours consultation with artists (over the course of the residency) regarding program details.
Prior to the start of the residency schools have a Planning Meeting with the teaching artists, the school administration and the participating teachers to confirm roles and responsibilities, scheduling, and residencydetails to ensure a smooth and productive program.
With the Poet: For three sessions students are led through a series of reading and writing exercises and grow to understand the importance of figurative language, connotation, imagery, rhythm and symbolism in interpreting poems. Poetic elements of characterization, point of view, plot, setting and theme will also be discussed and explored.
With the Performance Artist: Following the poet's visits, students work with an experienced performance poet and/or actor to build confidence as they learn new methods of expressing themselves and their chosen poem(s). Students practice projection, rhythm, and diction while discovering the power of their individual voice and the value of sharing ideas, feelings and language with a community.
Both artists return to the school for two sessions to participate as judges for the Classroom Competitions and the School Wide Competition. Program Cost: $5500 (A limited number of partial grants are available)
NJPOL ABBREVIATED RESIDENCY
Serves two classrooms and approximately 50 students.
Schools receive six days with Poetry Out Loud teaching artists to develop a stronger foundation in poetry and learn the elements of getting a poem "up on its feet". The abbreviated residency includes a planning meeting, two days with a poet, two days with a performance artist, and both teaching artists' participation as adjudicators in the school-wide contest. Program Cost: $2600 (A limited number of partial grants are available)
NJPOL GUEST ARTIST VISIT
A poet and/or performance artist experienced with Poetry Out Loud will work with up to 3 classes on a specific aspect of the POL program and can include: selecting a poem, interpreting poetry, projection & enunciation, incorporating emotion into performance, etc. Cost: $500 per day (not including artist transportation)
NJPOL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
An artist experienced with Poetry Out Loud consults with administrator and teachers on conducting a successful Poetry Out Loud Program. Areas of review can include: Structuring the program, running the classroom and school contests, incorporating effective poetry/performance lessons, troubleshooting and problem-solving, etc. Cost: $500 per day (4 hours) - (not including artist transportation if applicable).
Residencies require the submission of an application. To apply, click here.
For more information regarding a New Jersey Poetry Out Loud Residency Program, contact:
Alysia Souder, Director of Program Development, Playwrights Theatre
Phone: 973-514-1787 X15
Email: asouder@ptnj.org
For more information regarding New Jersey Poetry Out Loud, contact the NJPOL State Coordinator:
Robin Middleman, Senior Program Office, Arts Education, New Jersey State Council on the Arts
Phone: 609-984-6815
Email: robinm@arts.sos.state.nj.us
New Jersey Poetry Out Loud Website
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