Call for Proposals: In-School Residency Teaching Artist

“What do you carry with you?”

The Skirball Cultural Center invites proposals from experienced and passionate Teaching Artists for the Skirball In-School Residency program. We are seeking a teaching artist to facilitate an engaging project for a class of 6th grade students that explores themes of immigration, identity, Jewish culture, and a connection to the natural world.

Visit the In-School Residency page to learn more about past programs.

Residency Program Overview

The Teaching Artist will design and implement a multi-week art education experience that explores connections between the natural world (e.g., seeds, migration patterns, natural materials) and the human experience of immigration and building community using the Skirball’s Visions and Values curriculum.

Location: the selected school is located in Monterey Park, CA.

Timeline: The residency will begin in early April 2026 and conclude in late May/early June 2026 (approx. 8 weeks).

Schedule: The Teaching Artist will facilitate in-class sessions approximately twice per week during the school day. Exact dates and times will be coordinated directly with the classroom teacher.

Final Presentation: The students’ final projects will be presented at the Skirball Cultural Center on a date to be announced in late May or early June.

Compensation and Resources

Teaching Artist Fee: $3,500 (for project design, planning, facilitation, and participation in the final event).

Project Supplies Budget: Up to $1,500 for all necessary art materials and project supplies.

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Teaching Artist, particularly in K-12 school settings (Middle or High School experience preferred).

An artistic practice in a medium such as but not limited to painting, printmaking, collage, photography, sculpture, mixed media, fiber art, or installation.

Strong knowledge of or demonstrated interest in Jewish culture, history, the American immigrant experience, and civil rights.

Ability to design and facilitate educational experiences in partnership with museum educators and classroom teachers that are engaging, culturally relevant, and adaptable to various learning styles.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Ability to coordinate a schedule with a classroom teacher and meet deadlines.

Application Requirements

A brief (1-2 page) Project Proposal outlining your concept for the residency. The proposal must clearly demonstrate how the project will address visual art, the natural world, immigration, and the Skirball’s Visions and Values curriculum and/or exhibition.

CV/Resume highlighting relevant Teaching Artist experience.

Contact information for two professional references.

Salary: $3,500 fee

Benefits: N/A

Education requirements: None 

Deadline to apply: December 15, 2025 

Documents required to apply:Resume, Cover Letter, References, Writing Sample

How to apply:

Please direct all applications and inquiries to:

Anna Lund, Education Programs Specialist, Grades 5 – 12

alund@skirball.org

Applications are now open for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 residencies. Artists working in all mediums are invited to apply for place-based, immersive artist residencies that connect art, community, and Montana’s diverse landscapes.

This year’s CALL FOR ARTISTS offers 13 residency site opportunities across the state—from remote wilderness areas to historic cultural landmarks—artists are provided time, space, and resources to create and engage with local communities. Each individual residency provides studio space, housing, a stipend, and resources to support creative exploration of place. Visit our website for dates, sites, application details, and to explore past artists’ experiences.

To learn more and explore individual site descriptions, visit our website.

Salary:Modest stipends for every artist. $35/day for every day of the residency.

Benefits:

Access to a studio space in a unique location

Housing to all artists coming from outside of the town of residency

Community engagement and professional development opportunities where artists can present/share about their work

Listing on our website and promotion on our media and communications channels.

A chance to connect with members of the community

Modest stipends for every artist. $35/day for every day of the residency.

Education requirements: None 

Deadline to apply: December 17, 2025 

Documents required to apply:Resume, Work Sample/Portfolio, Writing Sample

How to apply: Apply on our website