Full course description
Date and time
Wednesday 17 June 2026, 3.45 pm to 5.30 pm
Delivery mode
Online
Audience
ISV Arts Network, Specialist and Generalist Teachers of Art, Teachers interested in Creative Learning Programs
Description
Independent Schools Victoria would like to invite all arts specialist, generalist and creative learning project teachers to our second Arts network meeting for 2026. In this meeting we will focus on the benefits of Artist in Residence (AIR) programs and how schools can design and implement these tailored to the specific needs of their community.
This online presentation will include an overview of types of programs for delivery and their benefits, presentations from 2 schools highlighting their experience with AIR programs and information on the Creative Learning Partnerships grant process offered by Creative Victoria.
Key takeaways
- Benefits of working with AIR programs as an immersive learning experience for collaboration to inspire students and provide PL opportunities for teachers.
- AIR Project Case Studies highlighting design, planning, implementation and impacts presented by Simon Carver, Carey Baptist Grammar and Bridie Premraj of Woodline Primary School.
- Information on grant and funding opportunities including the Creative Learning Partnerships funding from Creative Victoria
- Focus on how AIR can transform school culture through enhanced social and emotional wellbeing outcomes for students including improved self-esteem, self-confidence and resilience.
Presenter information
Anne Smith
Anne Smith is the Principal Consultant for Arts Learning at Independent Schools Victoria. Her work has been dedicated to the design and delivery of arts programming tailored to meet the needs of the Independent education sector. Informed by contemporary research to ensure an evidence-based approach, Anne works in partnership with peak cultural organisations to provide access to unique program opportunities supporting meaningful impacts and positive outcomes in arts education.
Guest Speakers
Melissa Bedford, Senior Educator, Monash University Museum of Art
Simon Carver, Head of Art and Design, Carey Baptist Grammar School
Bridie Premraj, Head of Visual Arts, Woodline Primary School