Teaching Assistant Program

Teaching Assistant (TA) positions are for 15 – 18-year-olds interested in art and/or working with children. The positions are on a volunteer basis and count toward required community service hours.

The TAs are responsible for assisting the Teaching Artist in the classroom, preparing materials, and helping children with hands-on art-making. They provide a vital element of SBMA programming, including being role models for students and campers, as well as an added source of fun and enthusiasm. Teaching Artists rely heavily on the TAs to ensure that their classrooms run smoothly.

Becoming a TA provides young artists with professional skills in art-making and art education. This competitive program includes an orientation and mentoring by a Teaching Artist. Teaching Assistants will walk away with a solid relationship with the Museum, teaching skills, new art techniques, and more.

Summer Camp 2025

Monday – Friday | 9 am – 3 pm

Week 1: June 16 – 20

• Sculpture + Stop motion (Ages 5 – 6)
• Ceramics & Re-Made Workshop (Ages 7 – 9)

Week 2: June 23 – 27 

• Sculpture + Stop motion (Ages 7 – 9)
• Ceramics & Re-Made Workshop (Ages 5 – 6)

Week 3: July 7 – 11

• Painting (Ages 9 – 12)
• Ceramics & Re-Made Workshop (Ages 7 – 9)

Week 4: July 14 – 18

• Sculpture + Stop motion (Ages 9 – 12)
• Painting (Ages 7 – 9)
• Ceramics & Re-Made Workshop (9 – 12)

Week 5: July 21 – 25

• Draw, Design, Paint (Ages 7 – 9)
• Painting (Ages 8 – 10)
• Ceramics & Re-Made Workshop (Ages 7 – 9)

Week 6: July 28 – August 1

• Draw, Design, Paint (Ages 8 – 10)
• Textiles + Assemblage (Ages 5 – 6)
• Ceramics & Re-Made Workshop (Ages 9 – 12)

Week 7: August 4 – 8

• Draw, Design, Paint (Ages 5 – 6)
• Textiles + Assemblage (Ages 7 – 9)
• Ceramics & Re-Made Workshop (Ages 7 – 9)

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Program Timeline

Application Deadline: May 5, 2025

Email communityprograms@sbma.net or call 805.884.6457 for more information.