Atlas Artist Residency Teaching Artist (Due Jan. 4)
Atlas Artist Residency Teaching Artist
Deadline: January 4th, 2026
We are excited to announce registration for the sixth year of the Atlas Artist Residency, a cornerstone program within ART 180’s Intergenerational Life Cycle Model.
Each year we seek Residency Teaching Artists (RTAs) who will design and instruct curricula in a summer art intensive for ten underrepresented youth artists (ages 14–19). These artists guide and mentor participants selected for the program through creative exploration, skill-building, and professional development, helping them develop personal processes and finalize original works that strengthen their artistic portfolios.
This year we are seeking a Residency Teaching Artist (RTA) and Residency Teaching Artist Assistant (RTAA) position. The RTAA position is designed explicitly for Atlas Alumni who have completed ART 180’s teen programs and have a desire to become emerging teaching artists. The RTAA supports the lead RTA and youth participants, gaining hands-on experience in facilitation, classroom management, and creative leadership.
Together, RTAs and RTAAs co-create a studio environment where art becomes both practice and purpose, fueling confidence and connections; sustainable paths essential for personal and communal growth.
The Residency Teaching Artist will gain access to career-building resources, including:
* 4-month art studio residency at ART 180–May through August with dedicated studio access outside of class time for personal creative work, research, and experimentation.
* $6,000 stipend
* $1,200 material budget
* Free Communal & Career Resources, including curriculum development training, exhibition support, grant and residency opportunities, and community arts networking.