Our Artists Directory features a catalogue of artists selected, recommended and promoted to arts programmers in schools across BC. Artists listings include a photo, bio, program description and more. Listings are organized by name, region, and discipline so programmers can easily find artists working or touring in their area.

Touring performers/groups
To be listed in the Artists on Tour Directory and make use of our booking service, you must be accepted to showcase at the ArtStarts Showcase. Once you've been accepted, you are automatically entered in the directory.

Workshopping artists
To be listed in the Artists in the Classroom Directory, you must work with a teacher on an Artists in Education residency grant. If the residency is successful, we can discuss entry into the directory. Please note: ArtStarts does not organize skills-based art workshops in schools. We administer grants and facilitate targeted artist’s residencies in schools that explore arts integration, contemporary and community-based issues and help youth view art critically through the lens of a professional, practicing artist.

Knowledge of the BC school curriculum is an integral part of successful work as an artist in the classroom. We recommend that all new artists get acquainted with the K-12 Curriculum.

To set up an appointment to talk about how we work with artists, please contact creativity[at]artstarts[dot]com.