All artists must be contacted directly. All the artists listed in this section deliver educational programming. Fees will be negotiated with the artist. Programming, number of sessions and schedules will be finalized between the artist and educator. (Except for "Artists in the 5th" programming. Please see current projects)

Most of the individual artists listed in the Thunder Bay Arts & Heritage Directory have delivered programming in the schools. They have attended a workshop that dealt specifically with information/ the mandate of CAHEP.  An overview of expectations of teachers, schools and principals in delivering programming were also discussed.  Most will have up to date Criminal Background Checks, or they will be in the process of attaining them, as well as a current T.B. Tests.

We strongly recommend each teacher make direct contact with  specific artists, heritage programmers and organizations.

Following are a list of suggested questions for teachers to ask artists (and vice versa).

Suggested Questions for Teachers to ask an Artist.

1. When was your most recent school visit? How many school visits did you do in 2005/2006?
2. Do you have experience teaching and/or working with young people?
3. Are you a professional artist?
   
4. Do you have an up to date criminal background check and a current T.B. Test?
5. May I look through your portfolio?

Suggested Questions for an Artist to ask a Teacher.

1. Are you willing to commit fully to this project by being present at all times and by actively engaging in the lesson with the students?
2. What education/teaching experience do you have in the arts?
3. Are you willing to collaborate on specific programming ideas so the expectations of the teacher, artist and students are met?
4. Are you willing to have the space the artist requires to work in  made available during the times the artist is in the school?
5. Would you like to see my portfolio?

Suggestions for Artists re: Portfolio

1. Artists description or profile
2. Professional Resume
3. Examples of your work: (slides, CD’s, photos, videos, website or reviews)
4. Description of shows, workshops or residencies for/with young people.
5. Examples of student work from your workshops or residencies.
6. Availability.
7. Copy of your Criminal Background Check and T.B. Test.
8. References (including contact information) from at least 3 educators, community programmers or collaborators in relation to your show/work for/with young people.
9. Any other promotional or support material. 
10. Knowledge of the Ontario Curriculum as an integral part of successful work as an artist in the classroom.

What the educator will need to know:

1. How many students will be involved?
2. What grades will be involved?
3. Do you have specific dates and times in mind?
4. How many sessions will you book the artist(s) for?
5. How will the artist be paid?

HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF AN ARTIST’S VISIT

1. Prepare your students in advance for the artist’s visit.
2. Show your students you respect and value the artist’s work by being present for each session and engaged in the entire project
3. Make sure the materials/space and technical requirements of the artist have been met
4. Let your community know about the artist’s visit by including the information in your school's newsletter and posting the information in the staff room
5. Make the artist feel welcome