Art Instructor
About The Position
The Art Instructor develops and teaches engaging studio art classes and workshops for diverse audiences of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds, including youth, adults, and individuals with disabilities. The position works on-site at the museum and throughout Western New York as the driver and facilitator of the AKG’s mobile Art Truck. The instructor integrates collection tours into the curriculum, manages art supplies and equipment, and serves as a welcoming ambassador for the museum. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, with occasional Friday evening events such as First Friday and occasional Sunday classes. The instructor also leads hands-on studio art activities for museum birthday parties and performs other duties assigned by the Manager of Access & Studio Programs.
Requirements
- BA in Studio Art, Art Education, or a related degree, or equivalent experience.
- Two years of teaching experience in visual or creative arts in formal or informal settings.
- Experience working with both adults and children using a variety of art media.
- Adaptable teaching style and comfort teaching people with different learning styles, cultural backgrounds, ages, and abilities.
- Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated classroom management skills.
- Interest in Modern and Contemporary Art and artists’ practices.
- Ability to work in a range of media, including two- and three-dimensional art-making techniques.
- Comfort operating a large vehicle.
- Flexibility, creativity, and ability to work as a team player.
- Commitment to the Buffalo AKG Art Museum’s mission of lifelong learning and discovery, engaging and empowering inclusive audiences, and inspiring open dialogue and common understanding.
- Ability to interact positively with and build connections among diverse audiences in culturally sensitive ways, with a commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA).
- Availability for a four-day work schedule that includes weekends and some evenings throughout the year.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
- Ability to move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Develop and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate art classes and workshops in a variety of media for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
- Incorporate the collection and special exhibitions into projects and lesson plans to help guests connect with changing themes and subject matter.
- Facilitate age-appropriate collection tours and in-gallery activities.
- Stay informed about the Buffalo AKG collection, programs, and special exhibitions to make connections in lesson planning.
- Order, manage, and organize art supplies and equipment, including related administrative tasks.
- Maintain clean and organized studio and storage spaces.
- Prepare community-made artworks for exhibition and display in the Community Gallery.
- Maintain good classroom management and help guests follow policies and procedures.
- Participate in planning meetings and professional development training.
- Facilitate periodic class and program evaluations.
- Interact with visitors as a museum ambassador in ways that support the museum’s mission and values.
- Drive and operate the mobile Art Truck at off-site community events, managing vehicle setup, teardown, and hands-on artmaking.
- Lead engaging, hands-on studio art activities for museum birthday parties and provide an organized, high-energy experience for host families and guests.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Access & Studio Programs.
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Job Type
Full-time
