Are you an artist who wants to teach?
We're a nonprofit visual arts center looking for people who share our passion for art, community, and equity.
The Art Garage believes working artists deserve sustainable opportunities. We pay fairly, schedule thoughtfully, and create studio conditions where teaching artists can do their best work. Whether you're an artist with teaching experience or someone passionate about supporting our students and studio, we'd love to hear from you.
All interested individuals are encouraged to apply, regardless of whether they meet every listed requirement.
Careers at The Art Garage
Ways to Work With Us:
Teaching Artists
Position Purpose: The Art Garage Instructors role is to facilitate a group of students through hands-on exploration of the visual arts using a variety of techniques and materials while meeting each student where they are at and guiding them through personal learning and growth.
Ideal instructors have:
Passion for art and community work
A commitment to equity and accessibility in the visual arts
The ability to be flexible and reliable
The ability to collaborate with others
Excellent communication skills
Experience with fine arts, art education, art therapy, special education, early childhood education and/or adult education
Starting pay $30.00-$32.50 / hour
Instructors may have a background in art education, be self-taught artists, ECE teachers, professional practicing artists, or be in an artistic or therapeutic profession. Teaching artists are scheduled for programs based on skillset and experience. Teaching artists often work in a variety of programs at The Art Garage including:
Adult Classes - Daytime or evening classes for students 18+ across a variety of media
After School Programs - Weekly classes for a variety of ages, 3-6 week-long sessions
School Day Out Classes - Three-hour classes for kids ages 3–12 on days when local schools are closed; especially during Fall Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break
Community Programs - Classes in schools and community organizations. Best for instructors who bring a therapeutic approach: non-judgmental, welcoming, and experienced with diverse populations.
Summer Camps - Weeklong, half-day camps for kids ages 3–12
Private Lessons - Single student or small group instruction
Art Parties - High-energy birthday parties and private events
Program Assistants
Position Purpose:
Program Assistants support The Art Garage's success across many fronts — anticipating the needs of students and teachers, keeping the studio running smoothly, and assisting with administrative duties.
Position Description:
Assist teachers in the classroom and ensure general studio maintenance. Work includes prepping materials at the beginning of classes, preparing snacks for students, assisting with classroom clean-up, supporting students during classes, office work, answering phones, leading games or story time during breaks, and cleaning and organizing art supplies and the overall studio (restrooms, sinks, mopping, etc.).
Program Assistants must be willing to work as a team, follow directions, work with customers, and be positive role models for our students. We look for people with an interest in the arts, nonprofit management, or education. Completion of higher education or specialized programs is a plus. This is a part-time, year-round position. Seasonal full-time positions are available during summer months.
Ideal assistants have:
A passion for art and community work
A commitment to equity and accessibility in the visual arts
Flexibility and reliability
The ability to collaborate with others
Excellent communication skills
An understanding of art mediums and materials
Experience with, genuine enjoyment for, and enthusiasm about working with children
A positive attitude toward cleaning, heavy lifting, and organizing
The ability to anticipate needs in the classroom and be a self-starter
Starting at $19.29/hour, based on experience
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Art Garage strongly encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status.