The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) is seeking at least ten (10) emerging teaching artists who will participate in a paid ($1,000) professional development training program that serves older adults (55+)
COA will provide best practice strategies for working in the field of creative aging. The emerging teaching artists will shadow mentor teaching artists in 8 session programs which will deliver sequential learning and active engagement for older adults.
Teaching artists are individual practicing artists who specialize in teaching both in the classroom and in the community. The passion and commitment, experience, knowledge and skills that teaching artists bring to the classroom and to the community help to engage students (of all ages) in authentic arts and arts integrated learning, and to advance creative and critical thinking. While teaching artists are teaching partners, there is no requirement for teaching artists to be certified teachers.
Eligibility Applicants must be a Connecticut artist and: o 18 years or older o able to provide proof of primary residency in Connecticut o lawfully permitted to work in the United States o available to travel and participate in the in-person 8 session program. Programs will take place between September 15 and December 15, 2023.
How to Apply Interested Emerging Teaching Artists must complete an online application. Application Deadline: September 6, 2023
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