Artists-in-Residence

Each year, five grades from elementary to high school have the chance to establish a privileged relationship with a renowned artist in various artistic fields. Together, they work on a project imagined by the artists themselves, always in the continuity of the school curriculum.

• First-grade students were introduced to Creole music, dance and culture with Haitian songstress Emeline Michel.

• Third-grade students created their own fabric frescos with designer Elodie Blanchard.

• Fifth-grade students discovered Hip-Hop with dancers Aurelien Kairo et Karla Pollux from Compagnie De Fakto. Together, they created fun and energetic pieces of choreography.

• Eighth-grade students had fun learning self-expression through dance and creating beautiful choreography with Battery Dance Company.

• Finally, tenth-grade students learned how to photograph movement with artist Denis Darzacq.

The Cultural Center welcomes artists from many different backgrounds and experiences, just like our students!  Each artist brings their unique perspective into their residency, which helps to build strong connections with the students, foster confidence in their creativity and explore artforms they may not have encountered otherwise.