The Art of Literacy & Storytelling: Combining Language Skills and Visual Arts
Call for Visual Art Classes
The Art of Literacy & Storytelling: Combining Language Skills and Visual Arts
Call for Visual Art Classes:
Visual Literacy Workshops – How can one read a painting or a piece of art? What is the connection between creating a work of art and telling a story? We are seeking classes and instructors who can explore these connections between literacy, story telling, and visual arts.
We are particularly looking for classes in the following areas:
Mixed Media
Painting
Drawing
Collage
Multiple submissions permitted. One application per class series.
Eligibility:
Applicants must live in METRO Atlanta, GA
Applicants must be able to teach classes in person at the ArtsXchange.
Applicants must be experienced teaching artists with minimum of 5 years teaching experience.
Application/Entry Fee:
No application/ Entry fee
ROUND ONE
Deadline for Submissions:
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Selection Notification:
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
CLASS DATES must take place between:
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - Monday, June 30, 2025
CLASS TIMES must be between:
Tuesday - Fridays ( No classes on Mondays, Sundays or Saturdays )
11AM - 5PM
ROUND TWO
Deadline for Submissions:
Monday, June 30, 2025
Selection Notification:
Tuesday, July 10, 2025
CLASS DATES must take place between:
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - Monday, November 30, 2026
CLASS TIMES must be between:
Tuesday - Saturday ( No classes on Mondays or Sundays)
11AM - 5PM
Class Series Requirements:
Classes Series must be taught in person at the ArtsXchange.
Class Series must consist of a minimum of five (5) classes, no more than eight (8) classes.
Each class must be 2.5 Hrs in duration.
15 Min - Attendance / Introduction
2 Hrs - Class duration
15 Min - Close out / Student evaluation submission
Classes should be designed for ages twelve and older (12+).
Classes can be for youth only, seniors only or intergenerational.
Classes must be able to accommodate a minimum class size ten (10) students. Instructor can set the maximum class size.
Class description and syllabus must demonstrate connections between visual art, storytelling and language literacy.
Class participants will be required / strongly encouraged to participate in the entire class series.
Teaching Artist Compensation
$250 per class - Experienced teaching artists rate
25% to be paid at the completion of the first class.
Remaining 75% to be paid at the completion of the series with accompanying final report.
Final report template will be provided.
Class Materials and Supplies
Supply list has to be approved in advance and must correspond to class design and outcomes.
Approved Materials and Supplies will be provided by the ArtsXchange.
Application Requirements
All documents must be uploaded as PDF’s
In order to submit your application you will need the following information:
Contact Information
Full Legal Name / Artist Name
Website / Social Media Handles - Optional
Email
Phone Number
Mailing Address
Headshot or Active Photo of you Teaching
CV / Resume - PDF
File Name Format : First Name_ Last Name_CV_Resume
Class Series Proposal Summary - PDF - (Max 15MB)
Please use provided document template
File name format : First Name_Last Name_Class Series Proposal Summary
Support Materials #1 - (optional) - PDF
File name format : First Name_Last Name_Support Material 1
Support Material #2 - (optional) - PDF
File name format : First Name_Last Name_Support Material 2
Support Material #3 - (optional) - PDF
File name format : First Name_Last Name_Support Material 3
Example Image of completed project - (optional) - JPEG
File name format : First Name_Last Name_Example Image
Document Template
Class Series Proposal Summary
Download, fill out and submit Class Series Proposal Summary with application. Must be uploaded to the application as a PDF file.
Class Series Proposal Summary requires the following information:
Teaching Reference(s) - 1 required / 2 optional
Name, Title, Email & Context
Class Series Title
Target Audience
Age range/ demographic
Number of participants per class
Names of Classes In Series
Date & Times for Classes
Class Series Description/ Overview ( Min 500 - Max 1000 words):
How does the class series connect to storytelling and literacy?
What are the outcomes for students?
What will be produced in class?
How will you evaluate student success?
How does each class reinforce the goals of the class series?
Cost for all Materials/Supplies needed for Class Series (USD)
Estimated Total
Itemized list
Please note - Application will be disqualified if application is not submitted properly.