To meet the objectives of the Kingston Culture Plan, the City has these professional opportunities to help enrich the cultural life of the City:

Residencies

Supporting local artists in schools

In partnership with the Limestone District School Board, the City is introducing a new Artists in Schools program.  With support from the Ontario Arts Council (OAC), local artists have the opportunity to be artists-in-residence in schools in Kingston and collaborate with teachers, using music, dance, visual arts, media, drama and storytelling to create arts-infused learning experiences.

Coming Soon: Teaching Artist Training

As part of the partnership, and with the support of the OAC and The Royal Conservatory, the first Artist-Educator Foundations Course had a full registration of 20+ local artists to learn more about arts education. This 30-hour course enables artists to obtain the training required to work in schools and/or in community settings through hands-on, activity-based exploration. 

Educator Information Night

This information/social gathering is designed to launch the school series and individual performances that will help educators connect the themes, methods and practices of upcoming performances in dance, theatre or music to the curriculum and address today's social issues. This event is held every October at the Grand Theatre.