Artist In Residence

Thank you for your interest in becoming an Artist in Residence. Listed below you will find details about the position itself, as well as qualifications and how to apply.

Job Description

AmeriCorps Artist in Residence intervene to provide job readiness skills and opportunities to artists with disabilities, empowering these artists to equally access arts opportunities alongside their non-disabled peers!

AmeriCorps Artist in Residence teach daily art classes in five distinct studio environments: painting, drawing, ceramics, fiber and multi-media. In addition to the classes, Members facilitate afternoon studio sessions and coordinate pop-up artist opportunities - all of which increase job readiness skills.

The Members/Artist in Residence will provide art instruction and mentorship to support artists with disabilities’ development toward professional engagement in the arts. It is our belief that this intervention will result in equalizing the playing field in order that artists with disabilities have the same opportunity for professional success and upward mobility as artist peers without disabilities who access the Imagine Art studios and through web based Distance Learning.  Imagine Art will entertain applicants for both Full Time and Half Time positions.

Eligibility Requirements

  • High School Graduate (18 Years or older)

  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (deferred action does not suffice)

  • Able to pass a criminal background check

  • Working knowledge in one or more artistic discipline and the ability to impart that knowledge to others

  • A commitment to make a difference for artists with disabilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Imagine Art is recruiting Artists in Residence with a strong background in design, drawing painting, ceramics, textiles and glass mosaic, and skilled in the development of portfolios, social media and websites.  Successful applicants must have the ability to transmit their knowledge to artists with disabilities.  

Training and Experience

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (BFA); Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Social Work Education (CSWE); Bachelor's in Public Health (BPH); Persons with a proven track record as a professional practicing artist or craftsman (non-degree); Arts Educator in a non-profit, public or private school setting; Extensive experience in photography, web development, social media, marketing and branding.

How To Apply

To apply, please click on the button below. The listing you are applying for is the Imagine Arts AmeriCorps Program ID #: 96753.

Applicants will also be required to send a resume, artist statement, and up to 20 high resolution images of their work in .png or .jpg format. Please email these all to rick@imagineart.net.

Please refer any questions to Ricardo Hernandez, Program Director at rick@imagineart.net.