Spring 2026 Class Proposals

OPPORTUNITY:

     Howard County Arts Council seeks applicants for teaching artist positions for its upcoming Spring 2026 Class Sessions during the following dates.

Spring 2026 Class Dates: April 11 - June 6, 2026
Proposals due February 2, 2026

     Qualified individuals are invited to submit proposals for youth and/or adult courses and workshops in any performing or visual arts discipline.

     Howard County Arts Council (HoCo Arts) strives to offer students of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities quality arts experiences and a chance to discover their unique creative talents. HoCo Arts is seeking qualified arts instructors to propose classes and workshops for the upcoming session. Priority will be given to proposals addressing the fundamentals of visual and performing arts. Classes/Workshops may be scheduled anytime during normal building hours, from one to four hours, during the designated session dates. Classes/Workshops are canceled if enrollment is fewer than five students.

     Spring building hours at the Howard County Center for the Arts are: Monday – Thursday, 9am – 10pm; Friday, 9am – 8pm; Saturday, 10am – 4pm; Sunday, 12 – 4pm.

     Teaching artists create a safe and supportive learning environment where students can feel comfortable taking risks and engaging in creative challenges. Individual attention and small class sizes encourage participation and dialogue.


     DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Develop appropriate curricula in cooperation with the Art Center Director.
• Relate needs for supplies and equipment to the Education and Programs Assistant by the assigned deadline.
• Attend required meetings.
• Prepare studio/classroom and collect supplies for class use/ return studio/classroom to its previous condition when class is dismissed.
• Keep Art Center Director informed of any incidents, concerns, or issues regarding students, equipment, or space.

     COMPENSATION
     HoCo Arts employs teaching artists as independent contractors.  Contract teachers are paid according to the number of registrations per class.

     Classes can be 2-3 hours each and run for either 4 or 8 weeks. Contract rates for classes are as follows (half payable halfway into the term and the remaining half payable at the end of the term):   $25/hr for 5-11 students enrolled in the class, $30/hr for 12-16, and $35/hr for 17+.  A supply budget for up to $100 is provided for youth classes.

     Workshops can be 2-4 hours each and should run only once per session cycle. Contract rates for workshops are as follows: $35/hr for 6-15 students enrolled in the workshop, $40/hr for 16+.  Supply budgets and workshop pricing are decided on a case-by-case basis by the Art Center Director.


If you have any questions, please contact education@hocoarts.org.