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If you’re a practicing artist—whether in visual art, music, drama, dance, film, or creative writing—the Artist in Community Education (ACE) program is your pathway to becoming a certified teacher in Ontario. In ACE, you’ll explore arts-based teaching methodologies through hands-on, immersive activities.

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Giselle Castillejos smiles wearing a white knit sweater and glasses standing outside in front of a curved wooden railing and some trees.

“If You Love What You Do, the Clock Stays a Clock”: Giselle Castillejos on Teaching, Trust, and Her First Practicum

Becca Carnevale - Feb 05, 2026

Two skateboard decks sit on a table. One is painted and one has a design of a face made our of various glittery paints and materials.

Craig Morrison & Roarockit bring skateboards into the classroom

Jun 14, 2023

A black cutout puppet that is a wolf sitting on a table.

Artist in Community Education students learn puppet making

Apr 18, 2023

Taes Leavitt and Nick Adams sit engaged in chairs. Nick holds a guitar across his lap.

Queen's alumni nominated for a JUNO Award

Feb 22, 2023

Three colourful illustrations by Portia Chapman

Portia Chapman’s illustrations decorate Faculty website

Communications Staff - Sep 13, 2022

Michelle Searle smiles in a hallway

Michelle Searle wins the Alumni Award for Teaching Excellence

Sep 08, 2022

A colourful mural hangs above a large stone fireplace

Portia Chapman Mural Unveiling

Apr 12, 2022

Portia Chapman - Alumni Profile

Claire Scruby - Mar 10, 2022