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PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART
Lesson plans, object resources, and other materials for teaching the visual arts. Learn More
ASSOCIATION FOR PUBLIC ART
Step outside of the classroom and explore Philadelphia’s public art with these lesson plans. Learn more
PHILADELPHIA YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS
Playwriting classroom resources and educator workshops. Learn More
ACES CONNECTION
Resources shared by people using trauma-informed/resilience-building practices. Learn more
Apply for these grant opportunities to support your artistic practice.
LEEWAY FOUNDATION
Supports women and trans artists and cultural producers for their ability to create social change through their artistic and cultural work. Learn More
PHILADELPHIA CULTURAL FUND
Grant awards for Philadelphia arts and culture organizations with public programs. Learn More
PROJECT STREAM | GREATER PHILADELPHIA CULTURAL ALLIANCE
Competitive grants up to $2,500 to individual artists, non-profit organizations, and fiscally-sponsored organizations for innovative community arts projects. Learn More
PICASSO PROJECT
Awards grants of up to $5,000 to schools annually to support projects in creative, performing and digital arts. Learn More
SCATTERGOOD FOUNDATION
Funding organizations and projects which disrupt our current behavioral health space and create impact at the individual, organizational, and societal levels. Learn More
CREATIVE CAPITAL AWARD
Supports artists with bold, challenging, and genre-stretching ideas. Up to $50,000 in direct funding and career development services valued at $50,000 per funded project. Learn More
Take the next step in your career.
GREATER PHILADELPHIA CULTURAL ALLIANCE JOB BANK Job opportunities in arts and culture in the Greater Philadelphia region. Learn More
IDEALIST Jobs in nonprofit organizations. Learn More
NATIONAL GUILD FOR COMMUNITY ARTS EDUCATION JOB BOARD Jobs in organizations with arts education programs. Learn More
TEACHING ARTISTS GUILD Job opportunities for teaching artists. Learn More
PHILANTHROPY NETWORK Jobs in philanthropy in the Greater Philadelphia region. Learn More
Teaching artists are also a small business. Take charge of your career with these resources
TEACHING ARTIST GUILD PAY RATE CALCULATOR
Make sure you’re charging what you’re worth. The Teaching Artist Guild offers a free Pay Rate Calculator to help you negotiate a fair wage. Learn More
MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING | PENNSYLVANIA CHILD WELFARE RESOURCE CENTER
If you interact with young people in your work, you are legally required to report suspected child abuse. Access this online training and get your mandated reporter certification. Learn More
THE CORZO CENTER
Structured programming to connect your artistic talents with your business goals. Programs are free and open to the public. Learn More
CREATIVE CAPITAL
Supports innovative and adventurous artists across the country through funding, counsel, gatherings, and career development services. Learn More
FRACTURED ATLAS INSURANCE
As a teaching artist, it’s important to think through the responsibilities and liabilities you take on when doing your work.
TRAUMA TRAINING | LAKESIDE GLOBAL INSTITUTE
Comprehensive training program for working with trauma-impacted populations in all professional disciplines (not just the arts). Learn More
Join the broader network of teaching artists and art educators.
NATIONAL GUILD FOR COMMUNITY ARTS EDUCATION
Membership association for organizations and individuals engaged in community arts education programs, offering resources, reports, webinars, and an annual conference. Learn More
TEACHING ARTISTS GUILD
Committed to the professionalization and visibility of teaching artists through advocacy, online and in-person meetups, and a membership program, among more resources
PENNSYLVANIA ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Actively supports and promotes visual art education through professional development, leadership, and service. Learn More
INTERNATIONAL TEACHING ARTIST CONFERENCE
A biannual conference for teaching artists worldwide, aiming to provide a platform for sharing practice, learning, and research and generating new connections. Learn More
PHILADELPHIA HIGHER EDUCATION NETWORK FOR NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT (PHENND)
A consortium of over 30 colleges and universities in the Greater Philadelphia area, working to develop community-based partnerships. Learn More
CREATIVE CAPITAL
Supports innovative and adventurous artists across the country through funding, counsel, gatherings, and career development services. Learn More
PENNSYLVANIA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
A statewide nonprofit organization of over 4,500 members, dedicated to promoting the musical development of all Pennsylvanians. Learn More
Give your morning commute a new purpose – keep up on the latest in the arts.
TEACHING ARTISTRY WITH COURTNEY J. BODDIE
Courtney J. Boddie, Host and Creator, chats with teaching artists and arts educators who are driving professional teaching artistry forward. Learn More
MOUTHFUL
A podcast produced by Philadelphia Young Playwrights that talks to teens about topics that matter to them, and asks the community to respond. Learn More
WHO TAUGHT YOU HOW TO DRIVE?
A podcast hosted and produced by Bartol Artist Engagement Fellow Tezarah Wilkins, exploring driving culture through interviews with drivers, walkers, riders and bikers. Learn More
HOW I BUILT THIS
Need a dose of entrepreneurial inspiration? This NPR-produced podcast dives into the stories behind some of the world’s best-known companies. Learn More
Grants, Loans, Art Programs and more for supporting Artist like you through the coronavirus pandemic Check out Bartol’s podcast recommendations.
COVID-19 FREELANCE ARTIST RESOURCES Learn More
THE PHL COVID-19 FUND Learn More
FILL THE WALLS WITH HOPE ART PROJECT Learn More
THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA’S OFFICE OF ARTS, CULTURE AND THE CREATIVE ECONOMY Learn More
LEEWAY FOUNDATION Learn More
THE VILLAGE’S EMERGENCY GAP FUND FOR PHILLY’S BLACK WORKING ARTIST Learn More
THEATRE PHILADELPHIA EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND Learn More
SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES FOR TEACHING FROM HOME Learn More
THE ADOLPH & ESTHER GOTTLIEB EMERGENCY GRANT Learn More
THE AUTHORS LEAGUE FUND Learn More
ANTI-RACISM RESOURCES Learn More