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COMPAS is seeking teaching artists to join our roster.

For 50+ years, we have been creating arts learning and experiences with community partners through performances, workshops, residencies, professional development, and more. Programs take place throughout the State of Minnesota during school hours, after school, in the evening, and on weekends. Locations include schools, libraries, older adult living communities, parks and rec centers, youth program sites, and other community settings. We consider ourselves matchmakers, bringing artists and partners together to create impactful and inspiring experiences.

Teaching Artists selected to join the roster join a community of other teaching artists and have access to benefits such as admin support, insurance, professional development, and more.

While this is an open call for all artists, we currently have a special need for the following:

• Digital artists (digital art/illustration, graphic design, animation, etc.)
• Electronic Media (photography, video, animation, etc.)
• Visual artists
• Literary artists
• Spoken Word artists
• Artists interested in K-12 classroom settings and out-of-school programs for youth
• Artists interested and experienced working with people with disabilities
• Artists interested and experienced working with older adults living in assisted living and/or memory care

Desired Qualifications

While we are open to a wide variety of artistic approaches, experiences, and backgrounds, artists with the following criteria have a higher chance of being interviewed if you have:

• A demonstrated dedication to an artistic practice
• Prior teaching artist experience (ideally 3-5+ years)
• Ability to fill a gap on the COMPAS roster
• Demonstrated ability to model, break down, explain, and customize projects within their art form
• We encourage people who identify as Native, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, LGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities to apply. We also encourage artists living in greater Minnesota, beyond the metro area, to apply.

Teaching Artist applicants must use Submittable to apply and include a cover letter, teaching artist statement, resume, work samples, work sample descriptions, and a sample lesson plan to be considered.

Virtual Info Session:

Tuesday, May 13, 4 – 5 PM

Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XBCyPnRKReWZa4OTbkLP4A

Hiring Timeline

• Application Deadline: June 15, 11:59 PM
• Mid-July: Notifications of Interviews
• Early August: Artist Interview/Panel Review
• Mid-August: Acceptance Notifications

Application Link: https://www.compas.org/about/work/