Artivism Teaching Artist
Request for Qualifications
AT A GLANCE
Contract position
At least 10 required days between 9/8-11/21
About 25-30 hrs total
Pay: $2500 + additional materials stipend
Program Location: PV Office on Capitol Hill
Description
Calling all ARTivists: Muralists, tattoo artists, poets, songwriters, photographers, dancers, etc! Powerful Voices is seeking three teaching artists in three different art forms to lead youth through a creative arts program beginning 9/8/2025. Artivism is an 11-week arts program for high school-aged girls and gender expansive youth of color of a wide range of experience with arts and program settings. Youth will explore three art disciplines in two-week increments, and create unique pieces to display at a community showcase in late November.
Each teaching artist will have (1) two-week period to guide up to 12 youth in the creation of an original art piece, including discussion of the cultural or social impact of that art form, and how art can be built into organizing, education and career paths. Each two-week period consists of (4) 2.5 hour sessions, Monday and Wednesdays after school hours, for a total of 10 hours. The two-week increments are: Sep 22 - Oct 1 // Oct 6 - 15 // Oct 20 - Oct 29. Additional hours include orientation with youth at the beginning of the program, showcase preparation and support, a 30-minute debrief with the Program Managers at the end of each session, and a focus group after the program ends to get your feedback on your experience as an ARTivism Teaching Artist!
IMPORTANT DATES
Teaching Artist-only Orientation - Monday, September 8th
Orientation with Teaching Artists + ARTivists - Wednesday, September 10th
[Optional] PV Healing Justice Summit with the Artivists - Saturday, September 27th
Program is held on Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30-7:00 PM, Teaching Artist debriefs with program directors 7:00-7:30 PM
In addition to the 4 sessions, each teaching artist will have a “Showcase Prep Day” on November 3, 5 OR 10.
Showcase Rehearsal - Wednesday, November 12, time and location tbd
Final Showcase - Saturday, November 15th, time and location tbd
Compensation
Powerful Voices will compensate teaching artists $2,500 and provide a $500 budget for supplies/materials. If you are the first teaching artist, we ask that you send us a list of your teaching materials by August 11.
This program takes place fully in person in Seattle, WA. If you are selected, you are responsible for transportation and/or moving costs.
DESIRED SKILLS, TRAITS, and EXPERIENCE
Must be 21+ years old
1 year experience working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth
1 year experience with art instruction and nurturing people through the creative process
Strong program planning and communication skills
Broadly aligned with Powerful Voices’ values
Group facilitation experience including community building and moving through conflict
Adaptable, able to shift and meet young people where they are at while maintaining structure and consistency
Passion for social justice and grassroots organizing environments
We'll consider a mix of lived experience and qualifications in our selection process
Apply
Send a resume, letter of interest, and samples of your work (PDF format, website links, social media handles, etc.) to programs@powerfulvoices.org by July 18th (will accept applications until position is filled).
Put “Artivism Teaching Artist - [your art form]” in the subject line.
Letter of interest
How does Powerful Voices’ mission align with your artistic vision and passions?
How has your lived and learned experience prepared you for this role?
How do you practice solidarity with BIPOC girls and gender expansive youth?
What is your vision for this role? Please include how you plan to incorporate activism and social justice values into your facilitation of sessions.
Include which of the three 2-week sessions you are available for : Sep 22 - Oct 1 // Oct 6 - 15 // Oct 20 - Oct 29. If you are available for multiple sessions, please indicate which ones and your order of preference.
If you are selected for an interview we will ask you to submit a sample detailed lesson plan and invite you to interview with us during the month of July.
Note: if selected as a teaching artist, we will ask for the following documentation as a part of the onboarding process: contractor service agreement, W-9 form, background check, PV confidentiality agreement, COVID Liability Waiver and vaccine verification.
