Art Instructor

Overview

Founded in 1978, the Downriver Council for the Arts (DCA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that serves nearly 400,000 residents in 21 Downriver communities. We support local artists and performers through outreach programs and promotional opportunities. DCA creates regional partnerships with other cultural organizations, schools and service clubs to promote artistic, cultural and special events throughout Southeast Michigan.

We are a non-profit regional arts organization located Downriver. Our home is a 20,000 sq ft arts center where we hold art exhibits, classes and workshops, events, concerts, dances and other artistic activities.

The Downriver Council for the Arts presents a well-rounded artistic experience that encompasses many fine art forms, both visual and performance-based. Our aim is to engage the community in arts and cultural experiences. We are looking for enthusiastic and creative instructors who are interested in teaching a class or workshop. We are open to all expressions and ideas, not limited to visual arts, performing arts, health and wellness, meditative arts, etc.

We have a need for both daytime and evening activities, as well as teaching all ages.

• Instructors are paid 70% of registration fees for DCA members and 60% for non-members. A yearly DCA membership costs $35 for an individual.
• We will cover supplies, reimburse you for specialty items, or charge a material fee to registrants. We may also have some supplies on hand.
• This experience can also equate to an internship with exchanged hours worked for university credit. We would be happy to make arrangements to accommodate this.

• Your class can be for any age, adults or children.
• This can be anything from a once-a-month workshop to a weekly class. You set your own schedule (we can help if you are not sure). 4-week, 6-week, 1x workshop, etc.
• We are looking for instruction-type lessons, as well as independent study professional guidance.
• We have 3 main areas where classes can be taught - a 6,000 sq ft auditorium (with a small stage), our main gallery which is suitable for  ladies night out  workshops, and a lower level community classroom (most of our visual arts classes are taught here).

We would need to meet you in person and show you around the arts center. This position or internship is focused on providing real-world training and an out-of-classroom educational experience to those interested in pursuing a career in arts education, fine arts and studio studies, performing arts, music, childhood development, arts administration or any creative or educational field. This is also great for retirees who aren’t looking for a full-time commitment.

Additionally, we are open to online classes, although we haven’t had the resources and time to get these started. There are also opportunities to teach offsite.

Please email dc4arts with your inquiry and a brief introduction.