Fuller Craft Museum

455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA 02301
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Date Posted:
September 22, 2020

Region:
Eastern Massachusetts

Category:
Education/Instruction

Type:
Part-Time

Teaching Artists - In-person

Description:

At Fuller Craft Museum we explore the materials, techniques, and artistic expression that challenge the perception of craft, while honoring the achievements of the past. We are seeking workshop proposals that will actively engage the local community of hobbyists, makers, artists and youth.

Now accepting proposals for 2021 Workshops and Classes (January - June).

We are looking to hire energetic, organized, experienced, and creative art and craft instructors for small, in-person, on-site workshops in all art and craft media, for all age ranges, including:

  • Painting: Watercolor and/or acrylic
  • Drawing
  • Mixed Media
  • Jewelry/Metals
  • Textiles/Fiber
  • Wood
  • Ceramics


Workshops may be scheduled for Thursday evenings after 6pm, weekdays Tuesday - Friday, or weekends. We accept proposals for both short-term, one-day workshops and longer-form multi-week classes.

The capacity for workshops ranges from 4 to 10 participants depending on equipment and space needs. Our facilities include: 1 ceramics studio, 1 jewelry & metals studio/multi-purpose studio. Instructors are expected to provide most materials and hand tools—or provide materials list for students to supply their own materials.

All Teaching Artists at Fuller Craft Museum are contract employees, paid after a project has been completed.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have prior teaching experience, and an interest in engaging with the visual arts and craft community in New England.

How To Apply:

All materials must be emailed in PDF or Word format to with the subject line “Workshop Proposal"

Please include the following:

  • Resumes/CV of instructor(s): please include any prior teaching experience
  • Workshop proposal/Course Outline
  • The name of the class/workshop and name(s) of the instructors
  • Your availability (dates, days, times, etc.)
  • A description of the workshop including the following: Age of Students (Youth: 5 -12, Teen, Adult), length of workshop; anticipated cost to participants; additional materials costs; your fees
  • Images and descriptions of projects, artwork, or photos from past workshops
  • Testimonials of past students (optional)
  • Letters of recommendation (optional)


Send email to: sbrousseau@fullercraft.org

Fuller Craft Museum is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. If your proposal is of interest, you will be contacted regarding possible scheduling of the workshop, and compensation. No phone calls, please.

Apply by:
November 17, 2020
Salary:
$25
About this Organization:
Fuller Craft Museum is New England's home for contemporary craft. As one of only 8 contemporary craft museums in the United States, Fuller Craft is among the fastest growing, most unique institutions in the northeast.