Becoming a Teaching Artist
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You don't need a teaching degree to teach your art. But you do need to understand how classrooms work, how young people learn, and how to turn your creative expertise into something students can actually use.
Becoming a Teaching Artist is a live introductory workshop designed for artists, musicians, dancers, actors, designers, photographers, filmmakers, and creative professionals who are curious about bringing their practice into schools. Hosted by the CSOAF Teaching Artist Academy on October 3, 2026 at Pearl Studios, this Level 1 training offers a grounded introduction to the profession of teaching artistry no prior classroom experience required.
What to Expect
This workshop covers the fundamentals of teaching artistry: what the work actually looks like inside NYC public schools, how to design learning experiences that meet students where they are, and how to assess whether this path aligns with your goals as an artist. You'll hear from experienced teaching artists, explore real classroom scenarios, and walk away with a clearer sense of what it takes to do this work well. This is not a performance training or a crash course in classroom management it's an honest look at what teaching artistry requires and what it can offer you as a working creative.
Why It Matters
New York City's public school students deserve access to working artists who can show them what creative practice looks like in real life. Teaching artists fill that gap, but only when they're trained, supported, and given the tools to succeed. This workshop is the first step in that process. Whether you're looking to expand your artistic career, give back to your community, or simply explore a new way of working, this training will help you decide if teaching artistry is right for you.
How to Participate
The workshop takes place on October 3, 2026 at Pearl Studios. Space is limited. Register now to secure your spot. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and imagine what your art could look like in the hands of young people who've never tried it before. csoaf.org
Becoming a Teaching Artist is a live introductory workshop designed for artists, musicians, dancers, actors, designers, photographers, filmmakers, and creative professionals who are curious about bringing their practice into schools. Hosted by the CSOAF Teaching Artist Academy on October 3, 2026 at Pearl Studios, this Level 1 training offers a grounded introduction to the profession of teaching artistry no prior classroom experience required.
What to Expect
This workshop covers the fundamentals of teaching artistry: what the work actually looks like inside NYC public schools, how to design learning experiences that meet students where they are, and how to assess whether this path aligns with your goals as an artist. You'll hear from experienced teaching artists, explore real classroom scenarios, and walk away with a clearer sense of what it takes to do this work well. This is not a performance training or a crash course in classroom management it's an honest look at what teaching artistry requires and what it can offer you as a working creative.
Why It Matters
New York City's public school students deserve access to working artists who can show them what creative practice looks like in real life. Teaching artists fill that gap, but only when they're trained, supported, and given the tools to succeed. This workshop is the first step in that process. Whether you're looking to expand your artistic career, give back to your community, or simply explore a new way of working, this training will help you decide if teaching artistry is right for you.
How to Participate
The workshop takes place on October 3, 2026 at Pearl Studios. Space is limited. Register now to secure your spot. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and imagine what your art could look like in the hands of young people who've never tried it before. csoaf.org
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500 8th Ave, 500 8th Ave, Manhattan, United States
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Host or PublisherCommunity School of the Arts Foundation
