Teaching Artist

The Department of Learning and Interpretation connects visitors and students with art at the MFAH.  Studio and Gallery Programs offer a variety of hands-on methods within the Museum’s galleries, studios, and the community to respond to original works of art in the Museum’s permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. Taking direction from the Intergenerational Learning Specialist and the Studio and Gallery Programs Manager, the Part-time Teaching Artist will facilitate hands-on art making as a form of art appreciation and engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and/or teach art classes, workshops, and drop-in sessions for intergenerational visitors and students, both onsite at the MFAH and offsite in the community through the Glassell-on-the-Go program..
• Collaborate with museum staff to develop content of classes, workshops, and art-making projects.
• Attend occasional docent and curatorial education sessions, learning about works of art in collections and exhibitions. This preparatory work may include the Part-time Teaching Artist’s own research about art and artists to enhance experiences for program participants.
• Reliability and promptness for programs, meetings, and training sessions.
• Courtesy and professionalism towards MFAH staff and the public.
• Fulfill other responsibilities as necessary.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of artistic processes, mediums, and art history.
• Excellent public speaking and teaching skills
• Enthusiasm for engaging intergerational audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as program schedule demands
• Reliable transportation

Education and Experience:

• B.A. in arts, education, or humanities, or B.F.A., or related experience
• Demonstrated expertise in particular artistic media or techniques
• Fluency in Spanish highly desirable

Equal Opportunities for All

At the MFAH, we believe that diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusivity are fundamental to our organization. We welcome all candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our organization and our pledge for workplace diversity, inclusion, and excellence.

Our commitment to our policy and practice of nondiscrimination represents more than good intentions. It provides for employment decisions that are made without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law or any other reason unrelated to your ability to join and contribute to our organization and support our mission to provide a museum experience for all.

Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

The MFAH is equally committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals interested in employment with the organization. As part of this commitment, we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation needed to 1) participate in the job application or 2) interview process; 3) perform essential job functions; and/or 4) participate in the benefits and privileges of employment with the MFAH. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the human resources department: HR@mfah.org