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2024-2025 Applications are OPEN

If you do not have access to Handshake, email ArtistYear Recruitment and Alumni Coordinator Janelle Saint-Eloi (janelle.saint-eloi@artistyear.org) for a direct application link.

What are the requirements to apply?

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, beginning August 1, 2024.
  • Able to successfully pass all necessary background checks and clearances for working with youth.

Who are we looking for?

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;
    • Respect for individuals’ and diverse experiences;
    • 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.

ArtistYear Admissions Stages

ADMISSION STAGES FIRST APPLICATION POOL SECOND APPLICATION POOL THIRD APPLICATION POOL
Apply Online DEC 1, 2023 MARCH 1, 2024 MAY 17, 2024
Interviews (Virtual) Rolling Rolling Rolling
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All Resident Teaching Artists begin on August 1, 2024