has openings for outstanding teaching artists for the Spring 2025 semester at either our Cal State Fullerton campus or our Otis College of Art & Design campus. The selected instructors will teach foundation level drawing and/or painting to high school students who have won full scholarships to Ryman Arts. Our program emphasizes skill development in drawing and painting from observation, using analog media.

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The Ryman Arts three-course sequential curriculum provides a college-level foundation in drawing

and painting. In addition to the studio courses, the program includes college and career education and

annual student exhibitions. The Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced classes of approximately 15 students meet on Saturdays at California State University, Fullerton and Sundays at Otis College of Art and Design in Westchester. Classes are 3 ? hours long, and meet for 12 weeks beginning January 25 at Cal State Fullerton and February 2 at Otis College.

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Ryman Arts has been teaching and mentoring talented teens from throughout Southern California

since 1990. Admission is highly selective, and all students attend on a full scholarship that covers the cost of instruction, art materials, guest artists and field trips. For more information about Ryman Arts, please visit www.rymanarts.org. This limited-term position pays $54 per hour for instructional time, prep time, and required meetings. Class assignment to be determined, based on enrollment needs.

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Requirements:

·??????? Over five years’ experience as a studio drawing and painting instructor at the college or advanced high school level. Must have a demonstrated track record of excellence as a studio instructor, specifically in teaching advanced foundation skills of drawing and/or painting from observation.

·??????? Graduate degree in fine arts or art education or equivalent training and experience leading to an understanding of studio art teaching.

·??????? Must have outstanding ability as a mentor and role model to adolescents.

·??????? Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to be able to work effectively as part of a collegial staff.

·??????? Active as a practicing artist with an exhibition record.?

·??????? Able to work on weekends during the semester and occasional weekdays for meetings and related work.

·??????? Bilingual speaking ability in English and Spanish, Chinese or Korean is an asset.

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To Apply:

Please email letter of interest, resume, contact information for three professional references, examples of your own artwork and samples of your students’ work (if available) to info@... by December 23. Please submit written materials as PDF documents, and link to images stored online instead of sending large attachments.

See and share this job listing and others here: https://rymanarts.org/about/job-opportunities

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Organizational Overview?

The mission of Armory Center for the Arts is to nurture our community and its young people by creating, learning, and presenting art to advance equity and social justice. Deeply committed to public access, education, and outreach programs, the Armory presents contemporary art exhibitions, performances, and educational experiences at its main facility and at satellite locations throughout the City of Pasadena and Greater Los Angeles. For more information on the Armory, visit .

The Armory believes that traditional hiring practices have historically and systemically marginalized entire groups of people including people of color, people of different socio-economic backgrounds, women, people with disabilities, people in the LGBTQ community, and veterans, to name a few. We strongly believe as an organization in deconstructing barriers and building a team that authentically represents the diverse communities, and backgrounds of Los Angeles County. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized groups.??

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What We Are Looking For

The Armory is seeking an Evaluation Associate for our Programs department. The Evaluation Associate works closely with the VP of Programs and all the Directors (Studio, Schools, Offsite Community & Exhibitions) to coordinate, collect and organize visitor data for evaluations of education and exhibition programs. The Evaluation Associate works a variable schedule, based on project needs, up to 29 hours a week.?

This Evaluation Associate will support Armory Arts-Inspired Youth Program Assessment (INSPO), a grant-funded project, structured over four distinct phases. INSPO project results include new insights into ways to capture youth experiences in the arts; rigorous and nuanced teacher assessment of student performance, which can be used to refine programs that serve historically overlooked communities in our region; an enhanced capacity to measure social emotional learning outcomes; and improved visitor experiences. Success will be measured by greater empowerment for youth who participate in the evaluation in a more joyful and creative experience, giving diverse participants agency in their storytelling. We will also measure the fluency of program staff and teaching artists as they increase their understanding of foundational elements of traditional program evaluation alongside non-traditional arts based evaluation.

The ideal candidate has the following skills:??

Responsibilities for this part-time position include, but are not limited to:

• Invite, encourage, and recruit Armory visitors and students to participate in evaluation studies, offering incentives when appropriate.

• Interact with Armory visitors and students to collect data both independently, and as part of an Evaluation Team.

• Administer both traditional surveys on either tablets or paper, keeping detailed logs of survey activities and encouraging visitors and students to participate in non-traditional, creative evaluation strategies.

• Flexibility and curiosity to consider non-traditional evaluation tools and methods.

• Pilot, implement, and give feedback on evaluation instruments, including surveys, creative evaluation strategies and interview protocols.

• Data management; organize and manage all collected data.?

• Data analysis; analyze traditional and non-traditional data.?

• Reporting; present data internally to Armory staff and other stakeholders.?

This part-time position has the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or at least two years of equivalent training or experience.

• Experience with or coursework related to methods of social science research. Graduate-level coursework is desirable.

• One or more years of experience interacting with visitors or customers in public spaces, informal learning spaces, or with participants in research studies, either as paid staff or as a volunteer, or similar experience.

• Experience conducting in-person interviews, in one-on-one or group settings.

• Experience engaging participants for research studies or similar outreach activities in another setting.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Fluency with Excel or Google Sheets.?

• Excellent listening, observation, and organizational skills, with attention to detail.

• A positive and professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

• Ability to quickly troubleshoot and adapt to unexpected circumstances in the course of performing job duties.

• Strong interest in visual arts.?

• Availability to work weekends and during traditional school holidays.

• Fluency in Spanish is desirable.

Compensation

$25/hour up to 29 hours per week. This part-time position is hybrid, grant-funded through August 31, 2026.?

Benefits?

Benefits include generous vacation time, paid holidays plus the winter holiday break, free parking, opportunities for professional development, and free Armory studio art classes.?

Health and Safety
All staff are required to submit a TB Test clearance & Department of Justice fingerprinting clearance.

COVID Vaccination Policy

For the safety and well-being of the entire community, Armory Center for the Arts requires that all staff be vaccinated and boosted against the COVID-19 virus before they will be allowed in an Armory facility, exhibit space, classroom, or office.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter careers@.... Please write "Data Collector” in the email's subject line. No phone calls, please. Applications are due by November 29, 2024.

This winter, join us to express, explore, and elevate at our FOR Youth Hip-Hop Camp!

Immerse yourself in hands-on sessions in graffiti, acting, music, movement, and arts & crafts. Make new friends, develop creative skills, and discover your potential in a safe and empowering space.?

At FOR Youth, we believe in the power of art to build leaders, strengthen communities, and inspire personal growth. Don’t miss this chance to learn, lead, and create change.?

In community with gratitude,

artworxLA combats the high school dropout rate with a long-term, sequential arts program that inspires students to stay in school, evolve as unique individuals, and thrive as creative adults. Our program serves over 750 Los Angeles teens, primarily in alternative high schools and juvenile probation camps. artworxLA’s team of professional artists deliver classroom workshops and offer students the chance to present their work at major cultural institutions.

Teaching Artist
The Teaching Artist plays a vital role in sparking students' curiosity, guiding them through thematic content, connecting youth to their community in new ways, and nurturing their ability to reflect and build self-awareness through related art projects.. Working closely with a Workshop Coordinator, the Teaching Artist develops a semester-long workshop, including lesson planning, lead facilitation in introducing materials and art forms, and managing a final project designed for culminating presentations of student work.

Primary Responsibilities of the Teaching Artist:

• Lead facilitation for weekly classroom workshops (up to two hours) in three to five school sites weekly, including a juvenile probation camp.

• Participate in ongoing training on trauma-sensitive, healing-informed, and strengths-based approaches to serving system-impacted youth. Training includes monthly in-service meetings and weekly check-ins with a Workshop Coordinator and/or Program Director to develop lesson plans and address workshop needs.

• Conduct research into thematic content from cultural partners for enriched lesson experiences.

• Assist in the preparation of art supplies and setup prior to workshops.

• Prepare content (images, videos, sound files) to enhance the workshop experience.

• Develop a syllabus and weekly lesson plans, supply lists for each school site.

• Create sample projects and demonstrate materials/methods, emphasizing safety and comprehension.

• Participate in all public presentations of student work, and assist in the installation of student artwork for events.

• Support students in writing artist statements and preparing to discuss their workshop experiences at public presentations.

• Document the experience with post-workshop summaries, exhibition text, evaluation and additional requested materials.

• Model mutual respect, adhere to school rules, and embody creative problem-solving for students.

• Guide students through expectations, encourage engagement, and monitor their progress.

Qualified candidates will have previous experience working in classroom settings, ideally with teens or system-impacted populations; strong background in the arts (visual, performing, literary, media, and/or music); pass a DOJ Live Scan clearance along with a TB test conducted every three years. Successful candidates will be a part of a strong organizational team and show a history of good partnership with co-facilitators; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; add to the diverse backgrounds and experiences currently represented in the staff; and enjoy working for the benefit of young people. Applicants with proximate lived experience to the youth we serve are highly encouraged to apply

Terms of Employment

The Teaching Artist is a seasonal part-time position, non-exempt, starting at $33/hour. Four hours of planning/facilitation are assigned to each site with a maximum of 20 hours per week. Schedule depends on availability in alignment with workshop days/times. Enrollment in health and retirement benefits are available for employees working a minimum of 16 hours/week. Must live in the Los Angeles area, have reliable transportation with proof of insurance.?

artworxLA combats the high school dropout rate with a long-term, sequential arts program that inspires students to stay in school, evolve as unique individuals, and thrive as creative adults. Our program serves over 750 Los Angeles teens, primarily in alternative high schools and juvenile probation camps. artworxLA’s team of professional artists deliver classroom workshops and offer students the chance to present their work at major cultural institutions.

Workshop Coordinator

The Workshop Coordinator is a pivotal role within artworxLA, anchoring our mission to support the wellbeing of incarcerated youth, especially in their transition to the community. This position will focus on coordinating programs in three to five camp and community sites, requiring an empathetic and trauma-informed approach to effectively serve participants. In partnership with Teaching Artists, the Workshop Coordinator fosters a supportive and creative classroom environment, cultivates relationships with students, and works closely with school and probation staff to ensure program success and continuity. The schools under this Coordinator position serve sites in Downtown LA, Hawthorne, and the City of Commerce.

Key Responsibilities of the Workshop Coordinator include:

• Co-facilitate weekly classroom workshops in three to five school sites, including a juvenile probation camp.

• Design and lead workshops focused on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and career skills, tailored to the needs of system-impacted youth.

• Support Teaching Artists in managing the classroom, guiding the art-making process, and adapting to unique challenges in juvenile justice settings.

• Act as a liaison among students, Teaching Artists, and school/probation staff, facilitating communication and resolving any conflicts or misunderstandings.

• Build familiarity with institutional culture, aligning with student goals, facility rules, and established routines.

• Encourage and support students as they work toward project milestones and deadlines, cultivating their creativity and resilience.

• Coordinate art installations and exhibitions within institutional or cultural partner sites.

• Engage in specialized training for trauma-sensitive, healing-informed, and strengths-based approaches to working with system-impacted youth.

• Manage budgets for supplies, process reimbursements, and oversee inventory at program sites.

• Track student attendance and assist in administering artworxLA’s evaluation tools to meet reporting requirements.

• Document art projects, only through photography or video.

• Attend weekly staff meetings and provide timely updates on program progress to the Director of School and Teaching Artists Programs.

• Identify eligible students in Continuation High School and Community Day Schools for artworxLA’s Advanced Programs.?

Qualified candidates should have previous experience working in classroom settings, ideally with teens or system-impacted populations; strong background in the arts (visual, performing, literary, media, and/or music); and familiarity with Google Workspace and Adobe apps. Successful candidates will be a part of a strong organizational team and show a history of good partnership with co-facilitators; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; add to the diverse backgrounds and experiences currently represented in the staff; and enjoy working for the benefit of young people. Applicants with proximate lived experience to the youth we serve are highly encouraged to apply. Applicant must pass a DOJ Live Scan clearance and conduct a TB test every three years.

Terms of Employment

This Workshop Coordinator is a regular part-time position, non-exempt, starting at $32/hour. Four hours of planning/facilitation are assigned to each site. The starting schedule is 12 hours/week with the opportunity to increase to a maximum of 20 hours/week. Enrollment in health and retirement benefits are available for employees working a minimum of 16 hours/week. Must live in the Los Angeles area, own a car with proof of insurance, and be able to travel to Downtown LA, Hawthorne, and the City of Commerce. Classroom workshops would generally take place Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 1–3pm with flexible administrative hours.?

How to Apply Please apply via artworxLA’s online jobs portal by clicking on this link: ?

Sunday, November 17th, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

In-person at Eastwood Performing Arts Center?(The recording will be available after the event on YouTube)?

Interested in hearing from artists about their creative progress at Fringe? Come to the Hollywood Fringe 2025 Creative Workshop Series!?This dynamic series is designed to be a day of learning and collaboration that will assist Fringe participants in creative development, the writing process, and mentorship in the arts. Each workshop focuses on a different aspect of writing and creating work at the festival. The Creative Workshop series is tailored to help in various stages of the writing process.

Sessions during this year’s Creative Conversations Event will include…

Please remember that select workshops coincide so make sure you attend the correct session you’d like!?

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Intro to Fringe / Mainstage

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Writing Solo Work at Fringe /?Oxford Underground

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Writing Ensemble work at Fringe / Mainstage

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Immersive 101 / Mainstage

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Big Ideas, Small Stages: How to Write for the Stage You’re At /?Oxford Underground

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Speed Networking: Getting to Know Your Community / Mainstage

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Come for one or all of these breakout sessions led by Hollywood Fringe award winners and veterans.?

More detailed descriptions can be found below.?

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10:30 – 12:00 / Writing Solo Work at Fringe / Oxford Underground

Thinking of writing a piece for Fringe 2025? Have a solo show you’ve been thinking about bringing to life, but just need a little extra push? Come on down and join us for this session in which our panelists will discuss just what it means to write a solo show and present it at Hollywood Fringe. Come hear the advice– come get inspired!?

10:30 – 12:00 / Writing Ensemble Work at Fringe

Hollywood Fringe is the land of exploration and experimentation, so come on down and get inspired at how to bring an ensemble show to Fringe! At this workshop, you’ll hear from panelists who brought their own ensemble work to the festival, how they did it, and why. You’ll also hear from them about how writing an ensemble show for Fringe vs. outside of Fringe may differ. Come hear the advice– come get inspired!?

12:00 – 1:30 / Immersive 101

Love immersive works and want to learn more about what it takes to present an immersive show at Hollywood Fringe? Then this is the workshop for you! At this workshop, you’ll be given tips and tricks on how to envision your immersive piece at the Hollywood Fringe and hear from previous participants who have extensive experience with the immersive theatre genre and Fringe!

12:00 – 1:30 / Big Ideas, Small Stages: How to Write for the Stage You’re At

Have a script ready to hit the stage? Want to learn more about how to write for a Black Box theatre and for the fast-paced environment that is Fringe? Come hear from our panelist of Fringe artists about how they wrote and/or produced for the Festival. We’ll also be discussing how to create a script that can be scaled up, what it means to create a script with built-in flexibility, and how to stretch your creative muscle when accomplishing larger-than-life images on stage.

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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM / Speed Networking: Getting to Know Your Community

Attend this less structured hour to get to know previous Fringe participants and ask those questions you’ve been dying to ask! Guests will get into groups and rotate among past Fringe Participants in groups.

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*This venue has a small step to enter the Oxford Underground & a larger staircase to enter the Mainstage. Creative Conversation events will be held in both spaces.

Please email?support@... with any access concerns or questions and we will do our best to accommodate.