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Applicants to ArtistYear must be:

• Highly skilled in their artistic craft, holding a degree in an artistic field or having a comparable combination of education and experience in their artistic field.
  • For example: Art history, art therapy, creative writing, dance, digital media, fashion design, fine arts, piano, photography, screenwriting, filmmaking, music composition, music education, theater, viola, etc.
• U.S. citizenship, national, or legal resident.
  • Due to the hiring restrictions as an AmeriCorps program, ArtistYear may only accept applicants who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or legal residents
• Able to dedicate up to 11-months to a full-time national service year.
• Able to successfully pass all necessary background checks and clearances for working with youth.

We look for applicants who possess the following characteristics:

• Dedication to the highest level of artistic excellence, deep commitment to service and belief in the artistic potential of every child.
• Aptitude for organization, self-motivation, and problem-solving;
• Ability to remain flexible and manage changing priorities and demands on time;
• Exceptional judgment:
  • Interpersonal maturity, compassion, and wisdom;
  • Ability to work effectively with people of all backgrounds and experiences.
• Effective communication:
  • Easily engages others and demonstrates genuine interest in the thoughts, ideas, and opinions of others;
  • Comfortable with public speaking, writing, preparing presentations and/or speeches;
  • Possesses the ability to actively listen.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for each pool. Resident Teaching Artist positions begin in August and September 2025 (dependent on your service location).