February 2019
Marketing Yourself as a Teaching Artist: Teaching Artist Statements
It is important to define your philosophy and style as a teaching artist. In this workshop, you will draft a teaching artist statement that reflects your unique point of view and the ‘product’ you will be marketing to your potential audience. During this session, we will work through a template, give you time to draft your own statement, and then pair you up with your peers to get suggestions and feedback.
Find out more »March 2019
Teaching Artist Play Date: Drumming your Story
Everyone has a soundtrack that marks the many chapters and moments throughout their lives. Music is often a bridge connecting us to our emotions. Join master teaching artist, Josh Robinson, for this drumming workshop to explore the power of musical expression, build community, acquire tools for coping with stress, and be granted permission to create and succeed in a fun and safe space without the pressure of being perfect.
Find out more »Trauma Informed Practice: Movement as Healing
How can movement be a path toward healing? Teaching Artist Shavon Norris will lead us through a full-participatory workshop to experience how to incorporate movement in your lessons in ways that meet the needs and abilities of your participants. Focusing on welcoming all bodies in ways that are comfortable and accessible, the workshop will also address the obstacles you may encounter when asking people to move and how to address these obstacles. Artists in all disciplines and all bodies are…
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