Visual Arts

Teaching Artists, Youth Camp Programs
Center for Community Arts is currently seeking professional, practicing visual and performing artists to teach during seasonal camps as part of our youth programming for ages 6-11. The ideal candidate will be motivated, energetic, have a strong professional background, and a passion for teaching in a community setting. We are currently seeking teaching artist in the following areas:
• Dance (ballet, modern, contemporary, parent-child)
• Drama
• Fiber/Weaving
• Spoken Word/Creative Writing
• Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking)
• Sculpture
• Digital Media

About Center for Community Arts
For 60 years, Center for Community Arts, a division of the City of Walnut Creek’s Arts + Rec Department, has been
a regional center of arts learning — promoting new visions, supporting exploration, stimulating creative thought,
and encouraging self-expression. We bring high-quality visual and performing arts instruction and educational
experiences to participants of all ages.

Key duties:
• Design and implement camp curriculum in your discipline (2-10 weeks depending on program).
• Provide individualized guidance and support for students with a range of skill and abilities.
• Work closely with Center for Community Arts’ Program Coordinator to implement the design and delivery of classes.

Ideal candidates:
• Have a BA or MA in the field of visual or performing art from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience.
• Experienced as a teaching artist in a classroom/community setting.
• Able to articulate critical thinking and other creative processes in the arts.
• Excellent communicators with strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Working artists with a strong body of work.

Hours and Compensation
This is a contract position; compensation is based on a flat-rate contract. 2025 10 session camp rate is: $3172/Full Day or $1586/Half Day. Summer Camps 2025 Dates Camps run Monday through Friday 9am to 12:15pm for Half – Day Morning Camps, 1pm to 4pm for Afternoon Specialty Camps, and 9am to 4pm for Full Day Camps.
• Camp 1 – June 8 -18 (9-sessions) *No Camp June 19
• Camp 2 – June 22-July 2 (9-sessions) *No Camp July 3
• Camp 3 – July 6-17 (10-sessions)
• Camp 4 – July 20-31 (10-sessions)

Application
Interested candidates should send their resume, cover letter and portfolio to teach@communityarts.org. Please visit our website for more information about our programs: www.communityarts.org