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Art Teacher at The Music Box

The Music Box · Hillsboro

Pay
From $25 an hour, part time (about…
Open to
United States
On-sitePart-time

Posted 3 weeks ago

Open

Studio Manager at NIAD Art Center

NIAD Art Center · Richmond

Pay
$35–$38 an hour, part time
Open to
United States
On-sitePart-timePaintingDrawingCeramics & glass+2

Posted 2 weeks ago

Open

SAIKONEON Artist-in-Residence 2026

SAIKONEON · Fujikawaguchiko (Lake Saiko, Yamanashi)

Deadline
Open, no deadline published
Open to
Worldwide
Entry
JP¥280,000 ≈ £1.5k
Prize
No stipend or financial aid; studio…
ResidencyPaintingDrawingPrintmaking+12
Open

Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program 2027–28

Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program · New York

Deadline
Opens 15 Dec 2026
Open to
United States
Entry
Fee not stated
Prize
Rent-free studio for twelve months;…
ResidencyPaintingDrawingPrintmaking+11
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