The McCormack Endowed Visiting Artist-Scholar Residency was created to continue the Office of the Dean of Special Programs' rich artistic summer programming during the academic year, in classes, interactions with faculty and students, performances, readings, exhibitions, and other venues. The residency is designed to provide total immersion for both the artist and the Skidmore community. The artist teaches and sits in on classes and seminars, supervises students, consults with faculty and of course demonstrates his/her talents. In addition, the residency benefits the Saratoga Springs community through outreach in the school district and partnerships with arts and nonprofit organizations.