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Ryman Arts has an opening for an outstanding teaching artist for the fall 2012 semester, on

Sundays beginning September 9, 2012. The selected instructor will teach drawing and/or painting to high school students who have won full scholarships to Ryman Arts. Our program emphasizes skill development in drawing and painting from observation, including color theory and life drawing.

The Ryman Arts three-course sequential curriculum provides a college-level foundation in drawing

and painting. In addition to the studio courses, the program includes college and career guidance and

annual student exhibitions. The Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced classes of 12-17 students meet

on Sundays at Otis College of Art and Design. Classes are 3 ½ hours long, and meet for 12 weeks.

Ryman Arts has been teaching and mentoring talented teens from throughout Southern California

since 1990. Admission is highly selective, and the scholarships cover the cost of instruction, art

materials, guest artists and field trips, and when needed, public transportation. For more information

about Ryman Arts, please see www.rymanarts.org. This limited-term position pays $50 per hour for

instructional time, prep time, and required meetings.

Requirements:

· Graduate degree in fine arts or art education or equivalent training and experience leading to an understanding of studio art teaching.

· Five to ten years experience as a studio drawing and painting instructor at the college or advanced high school level. Must have a demonstrated track record of excellence as a studio instructor, specifically in teaching advanced foundation skills of drawing and/or painting.

· Must have outstanding ability as a mentor and role model to adolescents.

· Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to be able to work effectively as part of a collegial staff.

· Active as a practicing artist with an ongoing, current exhibition record.

· Able to work on Sundays during the semester and occasional weekdays for meetings and related work

· Bilingual speaking ability in English and Spanish or Korean is an asset.

To Apply:

Please send letter of interest, resume, list of three references, and 10 examples of your own artwork and samples of your students' work (if available) via mail or email to:

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Ryman Arts

315 W. Ninth St. #806

Los Angeles, CA 90015-4202

Or email to rtuynman@ryman.org

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