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 ARTS EDUCATION Stream. For the Professional Development stream, please click here.
I - ARTS EDUCATION STREAM:
A) Professional Arts Courses - Workshops/courses across various arts disciplines in which participants will create artwork that will be refined and polished in order to be ready for inclusion in a professional arts portfolio and/or for submission to art exhibitions, festivals, literary publications, etc,.
B) Creative Incubators for Marginalized Artists - Safe, facilitated gatherings for marginalized artists to come together in order to learn new skills and create art. The goal of these gatherings/workshops is to decolonize the process of creating art. Instead of focusing on an end product, the focus will be on the creative process and on crafting space for traditionally marginalized individuals to express themselves and professionalize in accordance with their traditions and cultures. These workshops may also culminate in performances, shows,exhibitions, publications, etc., but the focus will be on ensuring that folks from priority groups are given space to freely create. One creative incubator will be scheduled per term. The incubator topic may be in any artistic discipline or multidisciplinary. Priority groups include BIPOC, LGBTQ+, gender minorities, Neurodivergent folks, Disabled folks, and other marginalized groups.
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.
How long are courses/workshops?
Courses are 6 weeks in length and take place once per week for a duration of 2 hours.
Where will I be teaching?
Courses may take place virtually via Zoom or in person (either on site at CAMH at 1025 Queen Steeet West, at 32 Lisgar or at a local arts space - locations TBD).
What is the 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