Prices and Policies 

Young Audiences of MN

Performance fees are listed on individual artists' pages.

Please contact staff regarding workshop and professional development bookings.

WAITS (Writers & Artists in the Schools) Residencies

Traditional
$1700/week
Used by most schools, this model has been serving Minnesota well for decades. The package provides for 5 days of hands-on activities with an artist, including:

• Up to 2 hours of advance planning time (may be done by phone, email, or in person)
• 4 classes per day (at least 2 must be Core Groups that meet with the artist every day)
• Teacher In-service
• Community Event  

Saturation
$1800/week

• All that is included in the Traditional Model, except that Core Groups are optional.
•  The school can use the 4 classes per day in any mix & match combination.

Extended
$1600/week

• All that is included in the Traditional Model, except that the residency must run for 15 days or more with the same artist.
•  This model is best for murals, public sculpture, and other ambitious projects.

Collaboration
$1700/week

• Same as Traditional Model, except that the artist does only 3 class sessions per day (not 4), and spends an hour per day in planning time with teachers.
• This planning can focus on elements useful for the current residency or for future classroom activities.

**The above costs cover all artist fees, mileage and lodging. Not included: equipment rental and materials costs, where applicable. 

To book a residency, performance, workshop or professional development training, please contact one of the Arts Education staff.

We look forward to working with you!