NURTUREart is seeking candidates for the Eliot Lable Education Fellowship positions.
NURTUREart’s Education Program connects artists and curators with students and teachers through partnerships with public schools and non-profit organizations. The program provides art-making experiences to underserved audiences and creates connections to the artistic community, with core activities including in-school residencies, gallery visits, after-school programs, and professional development.
The NURTUREart Fellowship Program is an opportunity for those entering the art education field to gain hands on experience by training and working for NURTUREart’s Education Program. Fellows will work closely with NURTUREart’s Education Director and teaching artists during a commitment of one school year.
During this immersive work experience, the fellows will help to foster student learning and quality arts education. Fellows will support programs in action by working with students one-on-one, maintaining an organized learning space, and monitoring supplies. They will coordinate with NURTUREart Education staff in the planning, preparation, and facilitation of programs. Fellows will also assist with the documentation of programs in progress as well as the final work created.
NURTUREart is seeking two distinct fellows for the 2016-2017 school year:
The Gallery Fellowship: The Gallery Fellow will support education activity on-site at NURTUREart’s Bushwick gallery, specifically with the visits and workshops organized for local school classes. Each visit includes discussion and activities, with an opportunity to connect with NURTUREart’s exhibiting artists and curators. The Gallery Fellow will support these visits while training and preparing to ultimately lead group visits. He or she will also assist with the assessment of student experience and other on-site education initiatives.
The School Fellowship: The School Fellow will support an in-school residency with grades 3-12 at one of NURTUREart’s public school partners. The position will include support to the teaching artist during classroom instruction, working individually with students, set up and clean up, program documentation, and assisting with program assessment. He or she will also assist with displays of student artwork.
Applicants should demonstrate passion for working with youth and dedication to the arts education field. Applicants must be organized, punctual, flexible, and excellent collaborators. Photo/video editing and social media experience preferred.
Fellows must commit to work 1 (6 hour) day per week for an entire school year (25-30 weeks, mid October- May). Compensation is hourly.
To Apply:
Please email a resume and letter of interest to Molly O’Brien, Education Director, education@nurtureart.org with “Education Fellowship” as the subject line. Please indicate which fellowship focus you would prefer and any existing schedule limitations.
Deadline: October 6, 2016
Learn more about NURTUREart’s Education Program: http://nurtureart.org/?cat=21