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Employment

Arts For Life Charlotte Seeks Art Instructors

Arts For Life Charlotte, an arts and healthcare organization, is seeking artists to teach visuals arts, music, and creative writing to young patients at Presbyterian Hospital. In our Fellowship Program, Arts For Life staff trains & supervises artists in teaching children and adolescents in the hospital setting for 4-12 hours each week.

Artists Fellows:
• Develop, prepare, and teach successful art lessons for young patients.
• Write and document lessons and share this information with Arts For Life staff.
• Work successfully with hospital staff and adhere to hospital regulations.

Fellows must have experience teaching, and must have participated in gallery exhibits, performances, or publications. Fellows must be residents of North Carolina. BFA or BA preferred.

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and three images of your artwork to the following address by December 3, 2008:

Arts For Life
Fellowship Program
P.O. Box 788
Weaverville, NC 28787

Arts Council

This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council with funding from the state of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.