About Our Camps
Artspace hosts 8-weeks of fun and creativity during our Summer Art Camp program for rising Grades 1-12. We offer weeklong summer art camps in various mediums, taught by professional artists, who lead students in the creative process, encourage exploration, and produce one-of-a-kind projects! While at Artspace, students have the opportunity to meet working artists and view exhibitions from national and international exhibiting artists in our unique facility in downtown Raleigh.
Teen Portfolio Development Camps (Grades 9-12)
During our Summer Camps, some sessions can be categorized as "portfolio development" and are designed for intermediate or advanced art students in rising grades 9-12 who are looking to engage in more technically advanced art making, focusing on creating a portfolio or improving an existing one in preperation to the AP Exam or college application. The instructors will lead the class through a week-long project while making time for students to work on their own independent projects.
Our Pay Rate:
Instructors are paid $450 per camp session/week. Checks are written in accordance to our payrole cycle and will be handed to you in-person at the end of the week or mailed to your home if your session does not occur during our pay week.
Schedule + Structure
Artspace Summer Art Camps will run for 8 weeks IN-PERSON from June 12th through August 11th with a break the week of July 3-7.
Each summer camp is 5 days long (M-F), running for 3 hours each day for a total of 15 hours/week. We offer camps in the morning from 9am-12pm and the afternoon from 1-4pm. Those who teach a full day will have a 1 hour lunch break from 12-1pm.
Teaching Experience
No prior teaching experience is required to teach at Artspace. We invite both new and experienced art educators to submit camp proposals. We offer support, resources, and training for those new to teaching and are here to help. If you are interested in teaching with us this summer, but have not had prior experience teaching art in a classroom setting, please contact Danny Peña, Education Manager at dpena@artspacenc.org to find our more about how Artspace can help support you.
Supply Lists + Lesson Plans
If approved, you will be asked to provide a supply list and basic lesson plan/outline for your camp. Artspace makes use of our communical supply closet and will make available to all instructors the following art supplies in addition to other requested materials: acrylic paint, brushes, containers, pencils, drawing paper, color pencils, scissors, markers, glue. Instructors may request specific supplies for their class up to a total of $100.00. Artspace will obtain the requested materials and work with the instructor to find appropriate substitutes if some materials are not available. Reimburesments will be handled on a case by case bases and must be approved by the education manager before moving forward. Artspace has 2 digital projectors that can be accessed for educational purposes during camp, but do understand that our digital classes will be given priority over the projectors if they are needed.
Vaccination Policy
All staff, teaching artists, and contractors who maintain an ongoing engagement with Artspace and our programs will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Artspace's general mask policy is "optional" for all visitors and employees, but is subject to change in the event of a spike in cases. If selected, instructors will be asked to provide Artspace with a copy of their Covid-19 vaccination card as proof of vaccination.
If you would like more information regarding this policy or if you have questions/concerns, please email Danny Peña, Education Manager at dpena@artspacenc.org
Background Check
Selected instructors will be required to complete a background check that will be initiated by Artspace prior to your hire.
Our Values
We believe that access to the arts is a right; one which has the power to create positive change in communities. Through education and engagement for people of all ages and abilities, community outreach and engagement, accessible studio space, and art exhibitions, Artspace works to remove the barriers that prejudice and privilege have created so that everyone in our community has equitable access to arts and culture.