EdLinks

EdLinks, or Education Links, pairs Open Studios member artists with art teachers within Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley School Districts. Our professional artists can provide classroom instruction, facilitate projects, give presentations, and demonstrate techniques at no cost to the school or educator. 

EdLinks funds artists’ time spent in the classroom –plus a stipend for art supplies– through grants and donations. 

  • The Open Studios Ed Links program pays artists $35 per hour to bring art instruction into Boulder Valley Schools. In addition, we will reimburse artists for supplies. If you are a current or previous Open Studios artist, please consider being a part of our community outreach this school year. 

    If you are interested in getting involved, please read the application instructions below and send us an email to start the process.

  • The EdLinks program serves:

    • BVSD and SVVSD elementary, middle, and high schools

    • Title One elementary schools

  • Do you have an idea for an EdLinks project? Let us know and we will help you connect with a local art teacher. It’s a great opportunity for you to inspire the next generation of artistic minds and support arts education. 

    You must be a current or past Open Studios artist to apply. 

    If you are interested in participating in the program, please email Angela - angela@openstudios.org.

  • If you are a teacher interested in this valuable resource, please fill out and submit the teacher application below. Once we receive your email, we will send you the application and provide a list of participating artists for you to contact about scheduling.

    Once you have completed your class, there is a brief evaluation form to fill out. We will also provide an evaluation form for your students to complete if they are in middle or high school. Open Studios will fund EDLinks artists throughout the school year.

    How to Apply:

    • To request the application form, please email Angela - angela@openstudios.org

    • Completed applications must be submitted at least one month before your scheduled classroom session. Please include your needs and skills required.

    • We will match you with an artist that you will work with directly. Together you will develop a program to achieve your educational goals.

    • After the program has concluded, evaluation forms will be sent for Teachers and students to complete.

    Benefits:

    • Students work with professional artists and see potential career paths.

    • EDLinks artists can enhance your curriculum with their specialized skills.

    • One teacher described the experience as “watching a dream come true” as students interact and grow.

    For questions, please email or call 303-444-1862.