Employment

Visual Arts Staff - Assistant Instructor

The Arts Commission invites applications for part-time employment (April thru August 2024) to teach visual arts in our six-week summer youth employment program, Young Artists at Work (June 24 – August 2, 2024). The holder of this position will be expected to maintain excellence in instruction for the visual arts.

The ideal candidates would have demonstrated talents working with youth AND a specialization in the creation of public murals AND an expertise in the creation of small fine artworks that would find success in the marketplace.

Visual Art Assistant Instructor Qualifications

Undergraduate students majoring in a discipline related to art education, visual arts, or liberal arts. Experience working with youth is desirable. Studio experience is preferred. Job description and expectations are available on our website.

How to Apply

Complete an application form, which includes uploading a cover letter, resume, and 3 samples of personal artwork created during the last two years. Two signed letters of recommendation can be emailed to:

Natalie Gray, Youth Services Manager, at NGray@theartscommission.org OR mailed to:

The Arts Commission Attn: YAAW

1838 Parkwood Avenue, Suite 120

Toledo, OH 43604

POSTMARKED DEADLINE: February 2, 2024

Letters of recommendation may be emailed separately to NGray@theartscommission.org or mailed, preferably no later than February 2, 2024.

Visual Arts Staff - Instructor

The Arts Commission invites applications for part-time employment (April thru August 2023) to teach visual arts in our six-week summer youth employment program, Young Artists at Work (June 24 – August 2, 2024). The holder of this position will be expected to maintain excellence in instruction for the visual arts.

The ideal candidates would have demonstrated talents working with youth AND a specialization in the creation of public murals AND an expertise in the creation of small fine artworks that would find success in the marketplace.

Visual Art Instructor Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to art education, visual arts or liberal arts is preferred. Professional artists will also be considered. Experience teaching youth is desirable. Studio experience is preferred.

Assistant Visual Art Instructor Qualifications

Undergraduate students majoring in a discipline related to art education, visual arts, or liberal arts. Experience working with youth is desirable. Studio experience is preferred. Job description and expectations are available on our website.

How to Apply

Complete an application form, which includes uploading a cover letter, resume, and 3 samples of personal artwork created during the last two years. Two signed letters of recommendation can be emailed to:

Natalie Gray, Youth Services Manager, at NGray@theartscommission.org OR mailed to:

The Arts Commission Attn: YAAW

1838 Parkwood Avenue, Suite 120

Toledo, OH 43604

POSTMARKED DEADLINE: February 2, 2024

Letters of recommendation may be emailed separately to NGray@theartscommission.org or mailed, preferably no later than February 2, 2024.

Apprentices (ages 14-18) | Young Artists at Work

Applications to be received by 4:30PM on Friday, March 15, 2024.

The YAAW program provides young people (ages 14-18) with a paid apprenticeship to learn artistic and professional skills, under the direction of professional artists, art educators or instructors. Apprentices work 30 hours a week for 6 weeks (June 24 - August 2, 2024). You must be at least 14 years old by June 24, 2024 to be considered eligible for hire.

Before filling out this application, review the form to make sure you have the necessary information prepared.

Program Description

Since 1994, Young Artists at Work (YAAW) has offered paid summer apprenticeships to area teens to learn creative skills and job skills alike and to connect to community through the creation of public art and salable works. Each year more than 40 teens from diverse neighborhoods and communities in and around Toledo come together to find a completely unique summer employment opportunity and access to an experience designed to impact for a lifetime.