Art Workshop Instructor for Children

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Program: Art in the Community

Volunteer Opportunity

The World Artist Network is working at the moment with inner-city schools in Bridgeport, Connecticut and other organizations in New London, CT to bring children art through free workshops.

The art projects in the workshops are meant to assist in the building of social and problem-solving skills, get children to understand and express their emotions, and help them develop creativity and artistic skills while gaining a deeper appreciation for the learning process as a life-long experience.

Using a wide range of mediums from painting, drawing and sculpture, to dance, singing/rap, theater, writing and more, the focus is to provide children and young adults focus with a form of expression and a source of inspiration to thrive in challenging environments.

We are looking for volunteers with some professional art experience or training, willing to donate 3 to 4 hours of their time each month to teach a workshop that fits their area of expertise.

The World Artist Network provides training sessions to  our volunteers at no cost, to assist them in the elaboration of lesson plans. No previous teaching experience is required.

Volunteers must be reliable, patient and positive mentors.

TIME COMMITMENT:

Duration:
Long-term preferred (3 months or longer)

Expected time commitment:

1 Saturday a month for training (2 hr. session)
1 weekday per month during school hours for the workshop, flexible in terms of morning or afternoon (1 30-minute period)

Type of commitment:
Schedule is flexible, we will match you to the schools that fit your availability.

For more information about this program, please visit the following link: Art in the Community.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer instructor, please fill out this form or e-mail us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Art Bloggers

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Program: General Community Outreach

Unpaid Internship

If you are interested in the arts, love going to museums, galleries or local events and writing about it, this might be a great opportunity.

This position requires excellent writing skills, internet literacy and ability to research.

It involves writing art blogs for our website, and e-mailing them to us for editing. Posting can be done by us attributing it to your name, or you can create your own profile and once the article has been edited post it yourself.

Feedback will be provided to assist the intern in improving his/her writing skills.

The length of commitment is voluntary, with a two-article minimum requirement.

Enjoy learning about art, and interacting with a community of artists from all over the world.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position please e-mail us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or use the contact form here on our website.

Volunteer Online Outreach Assistant

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Programs: Artist Outreach, Open Calls

Unpaid Internship

If you are looking for an internship that can provide you with a learning experience of the non-profit world, and are passionate about the arts, this may be the perfect fit.

At the World Artist Network things are getting busier by the minute, and it becomes harder for us to be able to keep up with the basic research and community outreach we need to do in order to keep our programs moving forward.

We need someone that is Internet and Office saavy, that can dedicate a few hours a week to help us gather information for our databases, and send simple update/outreach e-mails to our contacts.

All work can be done right from a home computer, and basic training will be provided.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-English
-Proficiency in Office (Word/Excel)
-Internet savvy
-Good writing skills
-Fundraising skills appreciated but not mandatory.

The ideal candidate must be friendly, professional and enthusiastic about our mission and the goals of our organization.

TIME COMMITMENT:

Duration:
Short-term or Long-term

Expected time commitment:
3-4 hours a week, weekday or weekends.

Type of commitment:
Schedule is flexible.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Mural Artists to Revitalize Low-Income Communities

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Program: Economic Development, Murals Project

Volunteer Opportunity

The World Artist Network is partnering with the city of Bridgeport to assist in the revitalization of the city.

To do this, we have proposed the creation of murals throughout the city, in a manner much like the project that has been quite successful in Philadelphia since the 80s.

The project involves painting murals in different neighborhoods throughout Bridgeport, to create a sense of community by both giving run down areas a better appearance and involving the neighbors and business owners in the process.

REQUIREMENTS:

We are looking for volunteer artists with experience and education in the arts. While it is helpful, mural painting experience is not a requirement.

You will be involved in the design and execution of the murals, as well as serving as a mentor to the community members willing to paint alongside with us. Art can bring people from all walks of life together, and we want to show them how much fun it can be!

To apply please send your resume via e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.