Teaching Artist Training

Our goals are to expand voices at the Museum and to take the Museum into the community to build relationships around art’s relevance to things that are important to participants and partners. We hope to share the power of art to touch our lives with wonder, understanding, and personal discovery.

Tracee Robertson, Helen DeVitt Jones Curator of Art

This project is made possible by grants from the Sybil B. Harrington Endowment for the Arts through the Community Foundation and The Sessions Family Foundation.

Call to Visual Artists:
Apply for the Teaching Artist Training Program

June – August 2026
In person in Lubbock, Texas and via Zoom
APPLICATION FORM

About the Program

The Museum at Texas Tech (MaTT) seeks practicing visual artists in the Lubbock and surrounding community who want to expand creative practice into the field of teaching artistry, as defined by Lincoln Center Education.

This intensive, multi-day training is designed for visual artists who want to learn how to connect people with art through guided experiences, community engagement, and creative learning.

Whether you dream of teaching in museums, running workshops in schools, working with special populations, or integrating art into community programs, this training will give you the tools to confidently design and lead meaningful and measurable arts experiences.

At the conclusion of the program, visual artists who complete the training may apply for paid, part-time contract work as Teaching Artists with the MaTT.

Who Should Apply

This program is open exclusively to visual artists, including but not limited to:

• Painters
• Printmakers
• Sculptors
• Illustrators
• Photographers
• Ceramicists
• Artists working in fiber or mixed media

You do not need prior teaching experience to participate—just a willingness to learn, experiment, and grow in a supportive environment.

What You’ll Gain

• Professional development
• A deep understanding of Teaching Artistry
• Practical tools for leading engaging art experiences for diverse learners
• Skills in lesson design, facilitation, and gallery-based teaching
• Experience developing and teaching your own mini-lesson
• A network of fellow visual artists committed to creative learning
• Eligibility to apply for part-time Teaching Artist work at the MaTT

Ideal Participants

Visual artists who:

• Are inspired by works of art on view in the community.
• Are curious about integrating art with education, wellness, or community engagement.
• Desire to translate their studio practice into meaningful learning experiences.
• Wish to expand the role of art in local communities.
• Seek to grow professionally—whether inside or outside museum settings-and value teamwork, critique and self-reflection.

Time Commitment

Because the training is cohort-based and builds progressively, consistent attendance is essential. Some assignments will be completed outside of the training sessions. To be eligible to apply for Teaching Artist contract opportunities with the MaTT, artists must attend all sessions.

Training Program Dates:
The Teaching Artist Training program will take place on the following dates:

IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS:

Weekend 1: Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21
Weekend 2: Saturday, July 11 – Sunday, July 12
Weekend 3: Saturday, July 25 – Sunday, July 26
Weekend 4: Saturday, August 8 – Sunday, August 9
All in-person sessions will take place from 10am – 4pm. EXCEPT: Friday, June 19, which runs from 5:30 – 7:30pm and Sunday, July 26, which runs from 1 – 4pm.

ZOOM MEETING:
Thursday, July 16, 6 – 8pm

Training Program Fee:
The training program fee is $150 per artist and includes all the workshops, select meals during in-person workshops, and training materials.

Scholarship Opportunities

A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for artists who would otherwise be unable to participate in the Teaching Artist Training program.

Scholarships are intended to support visual artists who demonstrate both financial need and a strong commitment to sharing their learning with others through teaching, community engagement, and mentorship.

To request the scholarship questionnaire, ask questions, or discuss your situation confidentially, please contact Tracee Robertson at tracee.robertson@ttu.edu

How to Apply

Please submit your application using an online form, including the following items:

• Your contact information
• A brief statement of interest about why you want to participate
• Link to 3–5 .jpg images of your art
• A short bio, resume, or curriculum vitae (CV)

The deadline to apply is March 1, 2026.

APPLICATION FORM

Post-Training Information

Artists who successfully complete the training and wish to apply for paid, part-time Teaching Artist contract work with the MaTT should be aware of the following expectations:

• Teaching Artists work with children and adults.
• Teaching Artists follow a defined format to design and deliver gallery-based learning experiences.
• Other opportunities may include designing and delivering community workshops and special initiatives.
• Teaching Artists work during some or all the following times: weekday mornings / weekday evening / Saturdays