Teaching Artist Application
Become a Teaching Artist
The Teaching Artist Program provides the opportunity for students to experience a broad range of arts activities in the classroom.
Working in partnership with the Lafayette Parish School System, St. Landry Parish Public Schools, and Vermilion Parish School System, the program places artists directly into the classroom.
Each session is designed and led by AcA’s teaching artists.
What is a Teaching Artist?
Teaching Artists are “artist-educators,” experienced in translating their creative processes within instructional settings. Eric Booth, a nationally-recognized author and teaching artist developed the following definition: “A teaching artist is a practicing professional artist with the complementary skills and sensibilities of an educator, who engages people in learning experiences in, through and about the arts.” Teaching artists represent all disciplines including dance, literary arts, media arts, music, storytelling, theatre, visual arts and folk/traditional arts.
The AcA’s Teaching Artist Roster is made up of local, practicing artists who are interested in sharing their teaching artistry across generations. We believe that the field of teaching artistry is vital to arts education and lifelong learning. Once approved for the roster, teaching artists are eligible to work in a variety of arts-in-education programs.
Teaching Artist Program FAQ
Do I have to be a teacher to become a “teaching” artist?
No, you don’t!
What type of support is available if I don’t have teaching experience yet?
We have a team of experienced educators who will train you and coach you.
What if I have another day job? How flexible is it?
It is flexible in a way that when a school chooses to book your session, you are in charge of deciding the day and time that works best for you.
Do I have to provide the supplies?
No, we provide it.
How long are the sessions and is it every day?
The sessions are 45 minutes long and booked in a series of 3 (usually back to back). It is not every day. It is when you can do it once a school makes a request.
I don’t know how to write a session yet. Can you help?
Yes! The education manager and the education coordinator have the needed background to help you and coach you! Coaching is free!
I don’t want to work with little kids! Can I choose my audience?
Yes, you can choose.
I don’t know if it is for me. How can I figure it out?
You can join us to observe a couple of TA!
How much would I get to teach 3 sessions back to back?
$120 + mileage
What art form are we talking about?
Any art form! Related to music, folklore, acting, writing, painting, drawing, quilting, beading, etc.
Teaching Artist Application
Before beginning your application, please read through all the information that you will be asked to provide. Plan to complete this application in one sitting. It may take you about 1-2 hours to complete. You will also be asked for a reference, who will complete their reference in the form further down this page. If you have any questions, please contact catherine@acadianacenterforthearts.org.
Teaching Artist Reference Form
Aspiring Teaching Artists, please direct your reference to this form.
Before beginning this reference form, please read through all the information that you will be asked to provide. Plan to complete this application in one sitting. It may take you about 30-45 minutes to complete. If you have any questions, please contact catherine@acadianacenterforthearts.org.