B e v e r l e y Tay l o r S o r e n s o n
Partnership
Arts Reaching & Teaching in Schools
The BYU Arts Bridge Program
The Arts Bridge Teaching Initiative follows the model from Arts Bridge America, a national network of
similar programs at about 30 universities throughout the United States.
In this program, Art Scholars teach collaboratively with an elementary classroom teacher who has an
interest in and commitment to implementing the arts into their curriculum. Art Scholars are BYU students
majoring in an area of fine arts such as visual arts, music, dance, drama, or media arts. In addition to
working with a classroom teacher, the Art Scholar will receive guidance and support from a BYU Faculty
Mentor.
The goals of the Arts Bridge Program are:
 Classroom teachers will learn how to better implement an art form using student arts specialists.
 BYU arts scholars will benefit from classroom teacher expertise in classroom management, child
development and core curriculum.
 Children will receive a quality arts experience.
Program Description and Application
Information for Applicants:
Here is an expanded list of the duties and responsibilities of an Arts Bridge Scholar:
1. The Arts Scholars receive a stipend for their work completed up to 50 hours. It is also possible to
receive Practicum credit dependent upon department. Whether scholars receive credit, a stipend or
both will depend on their department’s practicum requirements and whether or not they have
already completed a practicum.
2. Scholars work hours will include: time in the classroom, creating lesson plans, preparing materials,
project documentation, and travel.
3. The majority of the 50 hours should be spent working in the classroom. The scholar is required to
make a minimum of 10 visits in the school.
4. The Art Scholars are expected to keep a blog that documents their experience in the program and
update it within a week after each school visit. Blog entries could include, but are not limited to:
journal entries, photos, video documentation, lesson plans, and articles. An about section should be
included at the beginning of the blog and a final reflection is due upon completion of the project.
These blogs are shared with the BYU ARTS Partnership Executive Board and potential
participants. Classroom teachers, faculty mentors, and Arts Bridge administrators will review and
comment on this blog throughout the project.
5. The Arts Scholar is responsible for turning in signed media release forms for any child that is
shown in photographs or videos on the blog. Media release forms are to be turned in to the Arts
Bridge Coordinator by October 30th, 2015.
6. Arts Scholars will provide transportation to and from the school they are assigned to. If
transportation is needed, Art Scholars can speak to the Arts Bridge Coordinator about other
options. Partial reimbursement will be provided for mileage.
7. Arts Scholars will attend a training meeting in September where they will receive more detailed
instructions and guidance.
8. Arts Scholars will attend an orientation meeting in the fall where they will meet with their
classroom teacher and Faculty Mentor to brainstorm their project and discuss scheduling.
Schedules should be turned in to the Arts Bridge Coordinator two weeks before their experience
begins.
9. The Art Scholar and teacher should plan a final project that will be a culminating event such as a
performance, exhibit, school event, etc.
10. A Faculty Mentor will observe and evaluate the Art Scholar in the classroom and have a project
midpoint interview with them.
11. Arts Scholars will have the opportunity to meet with their fellow scholars midway through their
experience to share successes, concerns, and exchange ideas regarding their Arts Bridge
experiences.
12. The first school visit will be purely observational to acquaint the student to the classroom
environment.
13. Art scholars will give a presentation about their experience with their classroom teacher at the
final celebration in March 2016.
To apply, please submit the following documents to the Arts Bridge Coordinator at
byuartsbridge@gmail.com by September 4, 2015.
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Application form
An arts resume that describes your background and past experiences
A cover letter regarding your interest in this position
Faculty Recommendation Form (to be e-mailed by the faculty member)
For more information about the Arts Bridge program, or to see past projects, visit our website at
education.byu.edu/arts/arts_bridge.
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.
BYU Arts Bridge
byuartsbridge@gmail.com
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B e v e r l e y Tay l o r S o r e n s o n
Partnership
Arts Reaching & Teaching in Schools
Arts Scholar Application Form
All applications are due September 4, 2015. Please include your resume, faculty recommendation form, and a cover letter
regarding your interest in the program and explain what significant contributions you could make to the Arts Bridge program.
Email all applications, resumes, faculty recommendation forms, and cover letters to the Arts Bridge Coordinator at
byuartsbridge@gmail.com. Hard copies may be turned in to the CITES office in 149 MCKB.
Candidate Information
Name ________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle Initial
Preferred Name ________________
Telephone _______________________________________
Email ______________________________________________
Local Address
Street __________________________________________
Primary Address
Street ______________________________________________
City ______________ State ________ Zip _________
City ________________
BYU ID Number ______________________
BYU Net Id ______________________________
Major _______________________________
Art Form _______________________
State ________ Zip ___________
Anticipated Graduation Date __________________
Department ______________________
List any language in which you are fluent __________________________________________
Cumulative GPA __________
Do you have a car?
Yes
No
Please check next to the school districts you can work with. You are responsible for your own transpiration.
Rank in order of preference.
Alpine
Jordan
Nebo
Provo
Wasatch
Which semesters are you looking to complete an Arts Bridge experience)?
Fall
Winter
Both
Please indicate the age group you would prefer to work with
K–2
3–6
No preference
B e v e r l e y Tay l o r S o r e n s o n
Partnership
Arts Reaching & Teaching in Schools
Arts Scholar Recommendation Form
To be filled out by Arts Bridge Scholar applicant
Candidate Name ___________________________________________________Art Form ____________________________
Faculty Members Name __________________________________ Department _____________________________________
To be filled out by BYU Faculty Member
Confidential - The student listed above is applying to be an Arts Bridge scholar for the school year 2015/2016 and has selected
you to comment on his/her work. Arts Bridge scholars receive practicum credit and/or a stipend for creating a 50 hour side-byside teaching project in a K-6 classroom from the Alpine, Jordan, Nebo, Provo or Wasatch district. Faculty recommendations
will greatly aid us in determining skill level, leadership ability, responsibility, and the potential of each art scholar candidate.
Arts Bridge scholar candidates have been asked to submit your recommendation with their application. Please email this form
to Arts Bridge Coordinator at byuartsbridge@gmail.com by September 4th, 2015. If you prefer to submit a hard copy we
suggest you give your recommendation to the candidate in a sealed envelope with your signature placed over the seal in order
to retain confidentiality. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
1. Please rate the candidate for skill level in candidate’s major or minor
Exceptional
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Average
Below Average
Average
Below Average
Average
Below Average
2. Please rate the candidate’s leadership ability.
Exceptional
Above Average
3. Please rate the candidate for overall responsibility
Exceptional
Above Average
4. Please rate the candidate for their potential as a teacher
Exceptional
Above Average
Written comments are most helpful in evaluating the qualifications of Arts Bridge Scholar candidates. Please include any comments or
observations that would make this particular candidate stand out from their peers.
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Faculty Signature ___________________________________________________________________ Date __________________________