Teaching Artist – Advanced Photography

Ideal candidates should have an interest and a passion for working with under-resourced and underserved youth. Venice Arts requires all teaching artists to attend paid training and allow for classroom observations, and feedback. In addition, the ideal candidate offers the following: - Must have a foundational understanding of photography including technical lighting and editing - Must have a foundational understanding of visual storytelling - Must have experience with digital DSLR cameras and basic lighting equipment - Must have a foundational understanding of art history of contemporary practices - Must have experience with Apple computers and Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom - Familiarity with personal storytelling or documentary arts is a plus - Experience in layout, printing and framing, art is a plus Schedule Advanced workshops span 24 weeks, with a 12-week fall semester and a 12-week spring semester, culminating with a public exhibition and screening of student work. Workshop assignments and schedules will be based on experience, availability, and the organization’s needs each term. For every 2 hours of classroom teaching you are paid for 3 hours of teaching and 1 hour of prep for a total of 4 hours per class at a starting rate of $115 per class session.