Making Justice project residencies brings a local teaching artist to Dane County Juvenile Detention Center, Dane County Juvenile Court Shelter Home, Dane County Jail, or GROW Academy to offer intensive exploration and development of a skill or project. When possible, we aim to align the residencies with public school vacations to provide more in-depth learning experiences for teen residents while the on-site teachers are out of the office during Winter Break, Spring Break and Summer Break.
Most Recent Residencies
- MARIA SCHIRMER DEVITT - Juvenile Detention Center - Winter 2023/2024
The We Wish You Knew mural project took place over winter break when teachers are out of the classroom. Maria focused on the deep and truthful wishes shared by student participants, reflecting the inner range of their desires and dreams, and how the gaze of the world can be harsh and unforgiving. May their wishes open your eyes and your heart. \r\n\r\n- View the full WE WISH YOU KNEW mural project!
- ROB DZ, SHAH EVANS, MARIA SCHIRMER DEVITT, TYLER BRUNSELL & CARLOS GACHARNA - Grow Academy - Spring 2023
Piloting the new Rebranding Self project, the super team of mentors used printmaking, hip-hop and fashion design to guide participants through the creation of their own unique brand that reflects their inner brilliance.- Check out the individual REBRANDING SELF projects!
Previous Residencies
See all Residencies from 2013-2023
Radio Interviews
Listen to the local WORT radio station interview teaching artists after their Making Justice residency.