Teaching artists who live in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia are eligible to win a cash prize of $1,000. Winning applicants will submit an idea that reflects their ability to activate unique creative learning opportunities with students. Applications will be adjudicated by a panel of fellow teaching artists.

To qualify, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Submit a viable project that you plan to implement by March 31, 2023.

• Be a resident in one of the participating conference states.

• Be a practicing teaching artist in the Mid-Atlantic region (states indicated above) and work no more than half-time at an organization.

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The application for the 2022 Create and Innovate Award is now closed.