AiE Visiting Performers Program Guidelines

The Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) Arts-in-Education (AiE) Visiting Performers Program assists schools and other educational institutions in obtaining quality performances and workshops in dance, multi-discipline, music, puppetry, and theater.

AiE grants to the performers and companies listed on the Visiting Performers Roster of Artists make it possible for schools to obtain a limited number of performances at reduced fees. Up to one-third of the total cost of a given service may be covered by AiE funds (performer’s fee + travel = total cost of the service). Up to three different productions per school year can be obtained by the school/site in this way.

To obtain AiE funding for a performance:

1. Select a performer from the AiE Visiting Performers Program - Roster of Artists

2. Contact the performer or their booking representative to inquire about productions offered this year and whether AiE funds are still available to subsidize the performance. The number of reduced-rate performances is limited. When AiE funds are exhausted, full fees apply. Do not call the AiE Program staff unless special problems arise.

3. Make all the necessary arrangements (dates, times, fees) and sign a contract with the performer or their booking representative. The contract will show the amount by which your performance is subsidized by the AiE Program and your share of the cost of the performance.

4. Attend and enjoy performance.

5. Fill out an appropriate evaluation form below and mail it directly to the Maryland State Arts Council, AiE Program Director, 175 W. Ostend Street, Suite E, Baltimore MD 21230. The performers fill out a similar report concerning the performance.

Visiting Performers Final Report for Schools - Due following performance
PDF format / WORD format