Workman Arts invites instructors to propose accessible and inclusive online and in person arts education courses and professional development support programs for our Fall 2026 and Winter/Spring 2027 Arts Education & Professional Development Support Programs.
Instructors who wish to propose more than one course can submit multiple courses in one submission up to a maximum of TWO courses; please number each of the courses described.
Please read the information below carefully before submitting your proposal to see which category your proposal falls under. This application is for the PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT stream. If you'd like to apply to the ARTS EDCUCATION stream, please click here.
II- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STREAM:
Professional Development Seminars
Large webinar style course where the instructor will provide a preliminary overview of a professional development topic such as grant writing, branding, publishing, social media, marketing, etc,.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING FAQs BEFORE FILLING OUT THE JOT FORM
What is the Education Program Schedule?
Fall Term: October 19th, 2026 - December 11th, 2026
Winter Term: February 1, 2027 - March 26th, 2027
Spring Term: May 3rd, 2027 - June 25th, 2027
Please note that all courses will take place Monday-Friday between 12PM and 8PM. Mentorships can be scheduled as per the availability of the mentor.
How long are courses/mentorship sessions?
Courses are 6 weeks in length and take place once per week for a duration of 2 hours.
Mentorship sessions can range from 30 minutes to 2 hours. This will be determined by the mentor in accordance with the Education Manager and the mentees.
Where will I be teaching/mentoring?
Seminar courses will take place virtually via Zoom.
What is the seminar instructor fee?
The instructor fee is $350 per workshop for a workshop that is 3 hours or less.
The total instructor fee for a 6 week term will amount to $2100. This fee is all inclusive which means that it also covers the mandatory instructor orientation at the start of term, and any curriculum/lesson prep and administrative labour required for instructing the course.
How many courses can I teach?
Instructors are assigned one course per term per the Education year (Fall 2026- Spring 2027).
*Please note that WA strives to provide all instructors with an equal opportunity to share their skills and knowledge with the membership.
How many participants are there per class?
Class sizes can range anywhere from 5 participants to 15+. If selected to instruct, you will work with the Education Manager to determine what class size is best for your particular course.
(If you have read this far, please let us know who your favourite artist is under the final question in the application: Please provide any additional information you would like to share.)
Does Workman Arts supply materials?
We have a modest budget for purchasing art supplies for participants who require them. Please inquire with the Education Manager if your course requires specialized equipment or art materials.
I find creating art healing and beneficial to mental health. I'd love to share the healing benefits of art with the WA community. Can I propose an art therapy class?
No; please do not propose classes that are centred around art therapy. While creating art is inherently thereupetic, the aim of our classes is not to provide art therapy but rather to help professional artists with lived experience gain new skills and work on their career goals in a safe and supportive environment. Proposals that focus on healing/therapy or that are in clinical in nature will automatically be disqualified.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please connect with the Education Manager at Hanan_Hazime@workmanarts.com