LEARNING WITH CREATIVITY
TEACHING ARTIST
RECOGNITION
STRENGTHENING THE TA/TEACHER PARTNERSHIP
In a profession where much of your work is as a guest, it can be challenging to navigate. This section focuses on TA recognition, in particular focused on the TA/Teacher partnership. Below TAs shared advice and what they wish other people knew about the Teaching Artist practice.
Practice, train, learn then trust that you know what you are doing.-Sarah
Find ways to keep growing as an artist!-Roxanna Taylor
ADVICE TO FUTURE TEACHING ARTISTS
Practice, train, learn then trust that you know what you are doing.-Sarah
Find ways to keep growing as an artist!-Roxanna Taylor
Be brave and know you are doing something important. It matters. Art matters. Don't let others make you feel like it doesn't.- Max Kuhn
What i wish people knew about the ta practice...
How TAs can be a bridge between schools, communities, and art!-RONG ANN CHOU
It’s a field that’s changing a lot, and every practitioner is different, with different training and backgrounds. It’s possible for you to have a terrible experience and an absolutely incredible experience.-COURTNEY
I wish people knew there is NO limit to what TA's can do and where they can work. Folks in a wide variety of sectors could benefit from a teaching artist approach to experiencing the world.-Katie Dawson
Even though a certification isn't required, it is still a very legitimate career choice and there isn't a right or wrong way to approach the field.-ROXANA TAYLOR