Interested in becoming a Teaching or Touring Artist?
Join the Urban Gateways Teaching and/or Touring Artist Roster!
Deadline EXTENDED to October 30th!
Urban Gateways hires Chicago’s most talented professional artists in music, dance, theater, literary arts, visual arts, and digital media.
What do Teaching Artists do?
• Develop and execute engaging curricula that fits all types of learners, from Pre-K to adults.
• Lead instruction and work in collaboration with site partners to impact participants.
• Commit to the personal and academic growth of youth.
• Allow participants to explore their interests and gain new perspectives.
Where do our Teaching Artists work?
• Residencies are held in Chicago Public Schools, Community Centers, Libraries, Chicago Park Districts, Charter and Private Schools, and other organizations.
Applications are open until Monday, October 30th!
What do touring artists do?
• Our Touring Artists perform interactive and educational dance, music, and theater shows.
• Urban Gateways offers bilingual programming in Spanish as well as other languages dependent on artist availability.
Where do our Touring Artists work?
• Performances are held in Chicago Public Schools, Community Centers, Libraries, Chicago Park Districts, Charter and Private Schools, and other organizations.
Why become an Urban Gateways Teaching/Touring Artist?
• We have a CPS vendor license (hard for individuals to obtain).
• We already have trusted relationships with Established Partners.
• Teaching and Touring Artists join a community of artists and receive professional development opportunities.
Applications are open until Monday, October 30th!
If submitting the required documents digitally (as uploads) presents a barrier to you applying or if you have any questions please contact Gabriel Chalfin-Piney, (they/them) Senior Instructional Program Manager gchalfinpiney@urbangateways.org to discuss possible accommodations.