Teaching Artists

Visual Artists who have had experience working with children in an educational environment are encouraged to apply. Those who have worked specifically with children with special needs are preferred.

Stipend

All Teaching Artists will be provided with a stipend of $650/6 weeks, including a $200 materials allowance (TA provides receipts for reimbursement). Each Teaching Artist will be asked to submit an individual piece of their artwork to be shown as part of the Side by Side Exhibition.


Mandatory Professional Development

Those teaching artists accepted into the program will be required to attend one professional development workshop on the topic of Working with Students with Special Needs.

There will be a PD workshop at two centrally located sites:

Albany and Rochester-Dates TBA

Background Check

All TA’s accepted into the program must submit a background check with the New York State Education Department.

Residency Location

Each TA is responsible for locating where they will be working with their student. This site must be in a public venue and must be approved by NYSAAE.

Location ideas:
                       Local Arts Center
                       Local School
                       Local Museum
                       Nature Center
                       Recreation Center

Will the work be exhibited?

Yes! At the end of the 6 week residency there will be a reception and exhibition of the work to celebrate the artwork created during the program. The Side by Side exhibition will also spend time traveling around the state, being exhibited at various galleries and art centers.