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Ht Visions

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Houston, TX

$150K - $165K/yr

... collaborative work environment • Growth and advancement opportunities • Comprehensive benefits package HT Visions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Pilot Mountain, NC

$108K - $130K/yr

GRAPHIC ARTIST The Graphic Artist is responsible for a wide variety of designs on websites, social ... Contribute to a collaborative environment ensuring all designs meet high standards of quality and ...

Brownell Talbot

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Omaha, NE · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

August 2026 Join Our Dynamic Fine Arts Department! About Us: Brownell Talbot, founded in 1863, is a ... Do you thrive in a collaborative and creative educational environment? If you're ready to make a ...

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Graphic Artist

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As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for collaborative artist in the United States is $129,541.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,000.00 and $152,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Collaborative Artist typically integrate their creative process within a team environment?

Collaborative Artists often work closely with other creatives such as designers, writers, musicians, or visual artists to bring joint projects to life. This role requires open communication, flexibility, and a willingness to adapt ideas based on group feedback. Successful Collaborative Artists regularly participate in brainstorming sessions, share progress updates, and adjust their contributions to align with the team's vision. This environment fosters mutual inspiration but can also present challenges, such as balancing differing artistic perspectives and meeting shared deadlines.

What are collaborative artists?

Collaborative artists are individuals who work together with other artists, professionals, or community members to create joint works of art. This collaboration can occur across various artistic disciplines such as visual arts, music, dance, theater, and more. The process often involves sharing ideas, skills, and creative input to produce a unified artistic outcome that reflects the contributions of all involved. Collaborative artists value communication, flexibility, and openness to different perspectives, resulting in innovative and often interdisciplinary works.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Collaborative Artist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Collaborative Artist, you need a strong foundation in visual or performing arts, creative problem-solving, and experience working on joint projects, often supported by a relevant arts degree or portfolio. Familiarity with digital design tools, collaborative platforms, and sometimes project management software is beneficial. Exceptional communication, flexibility, and openness to feedback are crucial soft skills for effective teamwork and creative synergy. These skills and qualities enable artists to blend ideas seamlessly, innovate together, and produce impactful collaborative works.

What is the difference between Collaborative Artist vs Visual Artist?

AspectCollaborative ArtistVisual Artist
CredentialsMay include art degrees, certifications in specific mediumsTypically holds art degrees or self-taught, no specific certifications required
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with teams, projects often involve multiple stakeholdersWorks independently or in studios, solo projects common
Industry UsageCommon in collaborative projects, community art, and interdisciplinary workUsed broadly across galleries, exhibitions, and personal portfolios
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for teamwork and project-based rolesCompared for individual artistic style and portfolio work

In summary, a Collaborative Artist focuses on working with others on joint projects, often requiring teamwork skills and collaborative credentials. A Visual Artist typically works independently, creating personal or commissioned artwork. Both roles may overlap in credentials and industry settings but differ mainly in their work approach and environment.

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Teaching Artist

Teaching Artist

Brooklyn Academy of Music, Inc.

Brooklyn, NY • On-site

$25 - $120/hr

Part-time

Posted 18 hours ago

Key responsibilities

  • Facilitate in-person or virtual workshops and residencies in African Diasporic percussive techniques for Pre-K through 12th-grade participants.

  • Participate in curriculum development meetings with fellow teaching artists to create step-by-step lesson plans.

  • Communicate with school administrators and teachers to determine workshop schedules and residency content.

Job description

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is a multi-disciplinary arts center located in Brooklyn, New York. For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas, engaging in global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, and opera.
BAM seeks a highly qualified and experienced Teaching Artist who specializes in teaching African Diasporic percussive techniques.
This role will facilitate DanceAfrica in the Classroom (DAFINC), composed of in-school pre-show preparatory workshops, residencies, and public workshops for Pre-K through 12th-grade participants during the 2025-2026 academic year.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Facilitate a one-time or a sequential series (i.e. residency) of in-person or virtual workshops
  • Attend Master Classes facilitated by leading African/Diasporic artists and/or cultural knowledge specialists from our yearly DanceAfrica's focus country
  • Participate in multi-day curriculum development meetings with fellow BAM teaching artists to develop step-by-step lesson plans in alignment with Education's other lesson plans
  • Communicate with school administrators and teachers to determine workshop schedules, residency content, and other pertinent information regarding residency participants/students.
  • Participate in orientation/planning/reflection meetings with BAM staff and school partners
  • Attend relevant BAM performances
  • Submit online post-workshop reflection form following workshop(s)
  • Support program assessment and evaluation development and procedures
  • Assist with the planning and coordination of student culminating events
  • Attend Teaching Artist gather sessions, DanceAfrica workshop observations, professional development, and other various meetings

  • At least three years of experience instructing students between the ages of 4-18 in African Diasporan percussive techniques
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and customer service skills (both in person and over the phone).
  • Ability to build positive, collaborative working relationships with BAM staff, school teachers, administrators, and diverse range of young people.
  • Creative problem-solving and flexibility; Ability to work responsively with the capacity to improvise within a range of relevance and meaning pertaining to established goals.
  • Curriculum development experience
  • Ability to work collaboratively with BAM Education staff and BAM Teaching Artists to develop curriculum
  • Experience working with diverse youth populations across identities. Experience working with English Language Learners, students with individual learning plans, and students with disabilities a plus
  • Awareness of youth developmental stages and current youth and social issues
  • Ability to work during school and/or after-school hours
  • Commitment to ongoing growth and refinement of teaching artist skills by participating in appropriate meetings and BAM professional development.
  • Experience assessing and evaluating programs.
  • Commitment to fostering a positive work environment
  • Commitment to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment
  • Comfortable working with DEI concepts, programs, and initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Teaching experience in the arts (previous work in New York City preferred)
  • Familiarity with the NYC Blueprint for the Teaching and Learning in the Arts, and the Common Core State Standards

Working Conditions:
  • Ability to work during school and/or after-school hours
  • Teaching and facilitation will occur in traditional (i.e., public school classroom) and non-traditional learning environments.
  • Meetings and professional development generally occur on the Brooklyn Academy of Music's campus.
  • This is a hybrid role. Some duties will be performed in-person (on-site workshop facilitation at area schools) and remotely (large-scale TA meetings, 1:1 check-in, and curriculum development sessions).

Compensation:
TAs will receive $120 per facilitation hour.
TAs who participate in meetings, curriculum developments, or one-on-one sessions with BAM staff will receive $50 per hour.
This position is classified as part-time, seasonal, and non-exempt.
Application Materials:
  • Cover Letter that succinctly communicates in one page how your educational and artistic background aligns with BAM's arts education mission and services.
  • Teaching Resume that outlines all completed educational training and relevant teaching experience (Please upload using the "resume" tab)
  • Artistic Resume that outlines all completed artistic training and relevant artistic experience. Include any relevant work samples, including web pages and video links. (Please upload using the "other/additional file uploads" tab).

Application Instructions: Must complete an online application through BAM's website - no phone calls, emails or walk ins, please.
Internal Applicants must apply via the Internal Job Portal by the application deadline. Applications not submitted by the deadline may not be considered. Employees must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for an interview:
  • Completed at least 1 year of continuous, active service in current position. (Positions excluded include, but are not limited to, temporary assignments, and probationary employees);
  • Meet the experience and skills requirement as outlined in the job post;
  • Be employed in current position for at least one year:
  • Performed in a satisfactory manner without any corrective actions in the last 12 months

Brooklyn Academy of Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BAM recognizes that historic institutional practices lead to a non-inclusive environment and is working to address diversity and inclusion in all forms. Individuals in BAM are experiencing their own pace during this process, which is not uncommon when addressing power and privilege. The Education department supports and continues to take part in this process.

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