Contract Artist Mentor

Theatre Of Hearts/Youth First (TOHYF) is seeking Professional Working Artists in the following disciplines;

· Visual Arts (drawing/painting, mixed media, photography)

· Dance (cultural, hip-hop, jazz and ballet)

· Theatre (scene studies, improvisation, scriptwriting)

· Creative Writing (poetry, narrative fiction, blogging)

· Music (percussion, hip-hop, music production)

· Filmmaking (script-writing, documentary-style, editing)

The artist will have the opportunity to mentor youth through our Youth First Artist-In-Residence workshops in school sites, juvenile halls/camps, parks, libraries and community sites.

Salary: Contractors are paid a flat fee stipend, split in two payments. Pay ranges dependent upon funder with a minimum payment of $1,555.

Benefits: The artist will have the opportunity to mentor youth through our Youth First Artist-In-Residence workshops in school sites, juvenile halls/camps, parks, libraries and community sites. All artists must provide their own vehicle, a valid driver’s license and proof of a negative TB test. You will also be required to obtain and pass a background check at an agency designated by TOHYF.

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: July 11, 2026

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

How to apply: Submit a cover letter, current Professional Resume/CV (include exhibitions, awards, etc), links to professional website, and a sample lesson plan if you have one to youthfirst@theatreofhearts.org. Dance, Music, and Theatre artists, please send video reels or video links of previous work. Interested candidates should review our website prior to applying (www.theatreofhearts.org)