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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.

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

2022 Create + Innovate Award

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!

2022 Create + Innovate Award Winners

Congratulations to the 2022 Create + Innovate Award Winners.

  • Christine DeJuliis | This Is My Recovery | Maryland

  • Terina Nicole Hill | Stitch & Pitch: A Fashion Entrepreneurship Immersive Experience | New Jersey

  • Virginia Killian | Art Studio for Seniors | West Virginia

  • ​Ingrid Lestrud | Collaboration with Afghan Refugees | Virginia

  • Rachel Smith | Kids Art Club: Sparking Creativity in Shenandoah Valley | Virginia

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