Think360 Seeks Artists in Brighton

9/24/2007 - Brighton, Colorado

Think360 Arts, the state's leading provider of arts education programs and services, is
seeking artists and ensembles statewide to apply for the Think360 Artist Directory. Selected
artists will be added to the 2008 Program Catalog and will be eligible to conduct educational
performances, workshops or residencies for Think360 in schools and organizations
throughout Colorado. Artists of all disciplines, including visual, performing, literary, media,
folk arts and architecture are encouraged to apply. 
 
The Think360 Directory lists professional teaching artists in Colorado who provide interactive
arts experiences for PreK-12 students. Think360 staff work closely with artists and educators
to develop customized programs that enhance curriculum and meet educational goals.
Currently, more than 125 artists on the roster are available for direct services to schools,
libraries and community centers. 
 
Think360 is conducting the statewide artist search in partnership with the Colorado Council
on the Arts. All directory artists are required to undergo background checks and additional
training to ensure the quality of programs and suitability of working with youth. 
 
Applications for performance artists and ensembles are due Friday, Oct. 5 and teaching artist
applications are due Friday, Oct. 19. For more information about the call for artists or to
access an application, visit www.think360arts.org or contact Education Director Barbara
Barnhart at 720-904-8890 x 101 or email info@think360arts.org.

About Think360 THINK360 is the leading provider of arts education programs and services
statewide and dedicated to ensuring a complete education for all Colorado students. The
product of the January 2007 merger of Young Audiences of Colorado and the Colorado
Alliance for Arts Education, Think360 has more than 70 years of combined experience in
serving K-12 schools through teacher training, direct services to classrooms and public
awareness programs. Think360 is an affiliate of the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts
Education Network and Young Audiences Inc. For more information about Think360, visit
www.think360arts.org
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