How To Apply

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Through a competitive application process, ten schools from across the U.S. have the opportunity to apply for the "On Location: Spotlight On Your Community" program. Designed to allow your students the opportunity to tell the story of the arts in their community, the program focuses on developing storytelling through digital media, centered on the story of either a living artist or arts group from your community. The short video that is produced will be shared with the rest of the world on this Web site.

Wondering if this project is right for you? Review our quick overview of the basics, then decide.

What does the school need to provide?

1. One class of students (grades 6-8) for 120 minutes of class time daily over three weeks (thirteen class periods); and the opportunity to meet with the students after school (exact number of days to be determined with the school's personnel).
2. The teacher team must attend one two-hour orientation session after school by the "On Location" personnel. The teacher team must actively participate during the thirteen class periods with his/her students.
3. Opportunity to meet with the artist/artists who will be the focus of the video. This might include providing transportation to/from artist studio/theater/etc.
4. Support from the school's principal for the project.
5. Commitment from an artist or arts group in the community to participate in the program.
6. Secure parking space for the bus at the school during the two week visit (day and night)
7. The bus has a long extension cord (100') that needs to be plugged into a 220v outlet. This is not your standard 120v outlet that is in most classrooms. A 220v outlet is generally used for stoves, dryers, etc. Your head custodian/building maintenance person should be able to determine where/if the school has 220v outlets. The 220v outlet should be near the level parking space for the bus (within 100').
8. Space for installing the media equipment package in your school or classroom including electrical outlets and Internet connection.
9. Commitment to complete a three-to-five minute video about either an artist or an arts group from your community is required no later than 60 days after the visit.

What is the commitment after the "On Location" bus leaves?

The Kennedy Center will provide ongoing consulting and limited technical support for the media equipment and the teacher(s) for up to one-year after the visit by "On Location" bus. After one year, the school, through the participating teacher and principal, has the opportunity to continue with consultation services and its relationship with the Kennedy Center.

Who can apply?

A teacher team interested in creating a digital story with students in grades 6-8; no experience in using technology is required, but ability to use email, the Web, and basic understanding of uploading, attaching and downloading media is important.