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Southern Exposure’s nationally recognized Artists in Education (AIE) program brings together diverse youth, artists, schools and organizations in a dynamic series of innovative programs. AIE offers youth opportunities to learn critical, artistic, vocational, and cultural experiences beyond the traditional school environment. It also offers professional teaching opportunities for local emerging artists to become arts educators, extending their practice into the community. Sparking a dialogue on contemporary artistic practice and sociopolitical issues, AIE demonstrates the role of artists in society and reflects the conceptual thinking from our exhibition programs to provide new means of expression for youth. With the decrease of art taught in the public schools and the lack of positive, creative outlets for youth, AIE fills a crucial need in the community.

Southern Exposure seeks an ART INSTUCTOR/GRAPHIC DESIGNER/PRINTMAKER artist assistant to support the lead artist to conduct a 8-week curriculum for Southern Exposure’s after school program, Location: at the Columbia Park Boys & Girls Club. Artists will work with students to create a silk screening studio that focuses on developing young artists' understanding of screen printing and develop printing skills. Topics to explore include t-shirt design, poster campaigns, logo design, site-specific projects, and issues reflecting the students and the neighborhood. Instructor will lead youth through idea, concept and design.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the lead artists to conduct an after-school arts workshop and curriculum for high school students that takes place at the Columbia Park Boys and Girls Club, 450 Guerrero St.
• Assist with the gathering of resources and materials for project
• Help coordinate a process for participants to complete projects for public presentation
• Bring in relevant guest speakers and coordinate field trips for youth
• Inform BGC Staff and AIE Program Manager about the progress, achievements, and challenges of the participants
• Help evaluate students experiences and program
• Ability to commit to attending all workshops, meetings, and ability to meet deadlines

Start Date: Orientation at Columbia Park October 3, 2007
End Date: Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Time Commitment: Two, two-hour workshops each week from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, prep time, planning meetings, and periodic meetings with AIE Program Manager and/or BGC staff members
Compensation: $15 per hour of class time, planning and evaluation meetings, plus materials and final project stipend.

To apply, mail or deliver resume, with no more than 10 images (of your work) to program to: Jaren Bonillo., Artists in Education Program Manager, Southern Exposure, 2901 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110. For more information call Jaren Bonillo at 415-863-2141 or email aie@soex.org.

Deadline to apply: Friday, Aug 24, 2006 at 5pm. No late or email applications accepted. You must include a SASE for return of materials.