Performing Arts Workshop's Artist Internship offers training and field experience to artists interested in learning the Workshop's approach to teaching young people the creative process. The internship is a semester-long program (in general September-January) for artists in dance, theatre arts, creative writing and/or music. Interns will learn how to write and teach lesson plans to children and youth, ranging from pre-kindergarten to high school. Interns receive approximately 60 hours of training over the course of the semester.

THE INTERNSHIP INCLUDES

• Weekly observations of mentor artist at work
• Observations of Workshop artists' residencies
• Evaluations from mentor artist and the Workshop's Artistic Director
• Practice teaching in a public school
• Discussions of teaching strategies
• Analysis of lesson plans
• Participation in workshops & meetings
• Experience working with artists, schools, and arts administrators

PREREQUISITES
Applicants must have a basic performing arts background of at least two years of instruction in dance, theatre arts, creative writing and/or music. The Workshop does not provide prior training. Some teaching experience in public schools is required.

CONTACT US FOR AN APPLICATION
Performing Arts Workshop
Attn: Jessica Mele, Program Director
1661 Tennessee Street, Unit 3-O
San Francisco, CA   94107
Phone: (415) 673-2634 x201
E-mail: jessica@PerformingArtsWorkshop.org