Artist Programs
Work with ArtWorks
Join ArtWorks’ mission to create community-based public art that provides career opportunities for artists of all ages.
Apprentice Employment
Since 1996, ArtWorks has provided young people ages 14-21 with meaningful seasonal employment. Apprentices work 20–30 hours per week over eight weeks, collaborating in teams led by professional Teaching Artists to create public art and community-impact projects. Through hands-on experiences, Apprentices gain job skills, expand their networks, and grow as leaders and collaborators. Become an Apprentice
Creative Studios Employment
Creative Studios offers year-round employment for emerging artists ages 18–24 through hands-on work in two creative service areas: mural production and photo/video storytelling. Artists not only hone their technical and production skills, but also gain real-world experience in administration and project management by collaborating with clients, managing timelines, and coordinating with vendors. This program is ideal for young creatives looking to launch freelance careers or land jobs in agencies and the broader creative economy. Artists leave this job with a professional portfolio and the confidence to take their next step. Become a Studio Artist
Gallery Fellowship Program
The Gallery Fellowship Program supports emerging artists ages 16–24 as they grow their creative practice and build careers in the arts. Fellows practice alongside a professional artist to learn materials, methods, and artistic processes, while creating their own original bodies of work using resources provided for free. Their artwork is exhibited and sold in ArtWorks’ Your Name Here Gallery, where Fellows receive the majority of the proceeds. Fellows also develop essential career skills, including how to write an artist statement, price their work, deliver an artist talk, and understand best practices for curating and installing exhibitions. Become a Gallery Fellow
Teaching Artist Employment
Teaching Artists (ages 22+) lead teams of Apprentices to create public art and community impact projects on a seasonal basis (Spring and Summer). Teaching Artists must possess advanced artistic skills and be excited to share their craft with the next generation. Become a Teaching Artist
