Teaching Artist

Create Gwinnett is seeking a qualified teaching artist, team of artists, or arts organization to lead ART RX, a year-long arts + health collaboration embedded within the View Point Health Adult Day Program in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

This is not a traditional art class. ART RX is a trauma-informed, process-based creative engagement program focused on emotional well-being, dignity, connection, and quality of life. The selected teaching artist will collaborate with Create Gwinnett and View Point Health staff to facilitate up to 24 in-person workshops and participate in two public-facing showcase events.

This cross-sector initiative is funded through South Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Funding for this project is fully secured. This project is year 1 of a multi-year partnership.

• Independent contractor agreement
• Flat fee up to $10,000
• Includes planning, facilitation, materials, and showcase participation
• Estimated commitment of 110 hours across the project period

• Open artistic discipline – visual art, music, movement, storytelling, or mixed approaches
• Workshop scheduling is flexible during the times of Wednesday – Friday, 10:00am – 2:00pm
• Teaching artists should focus on accessibility, adaptability, and trauma-informed practice
• Opportunity for potential contract extension through 2028
• Download the full RFP for complete project details.

• Proposal
• Project Period:
  Through December 2026

Download the full RFP here:

Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF including your statement of interest, proposed approach, relevant experience, and availability confirmation. We encourage applications from artists of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Create Gwinnett is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and equitable process.

For questions regarding this RFP, email Chris Cannon - Executive Director of Create Gwinnett - atchris