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Armory Center for the Arts Teaching Artist Fellowship

The Armory Center for the Arts is seeking visual artists to participate in nine-month Teaching Artist training and teaching program.

Learn to teach children ages 6-17 through gallery tours and hands-on art making workshops dealing with interactive educational techniques in a contemporary art context.

The Fellows participate in a series of training sessions throughout the first three months, which emphasize interactive methods and idea-based teaching processes. Fellows also receive one-on-one guidance and mentoring by experienced artists as they learn about and assist in other Armory programs.

Award:

- $5000 per Fellowship

Requirements:

- Graduate or post-graduate MFA students in visual art or a related field may apply. Some teaching experience is preferred.

Fellowship period:

- September 2010 – June 2011.

Commitment:

- Schedule varies (mostly morning hrs.)
- Monday – Friday, 2 –3 days a week,
- Approximately 9 hours per week.

To apply, send a recent resume, cover letter, and a CD of 20 images your recent artwork to:

Armory Center for the Arts,
ATTN: Lorraine Cleary Dale, Director of Professional Development
145 N. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103

For more information or questions contact:
Lorraine Cleary Dale
(626) 792-5101 ex. 133

Deadline to apply: June 11, 2010.

from LA Culture Net