• Art Explorers is the only progressive art studio in Mendocino County. Our program has been running for more than 24 years.
• Art Explorers supports artists by exhibiting and selling artwork in our studio gallery and online shop, and by seeking out opportunities at national and international venues for broader visibility. Artists retain 50% of sales.
• The Art Explorers studio is a place to build community and be recognized as a working artist. We are proud to a part of the local art scene.
Art Explorers, Inc. is a creative arts program and progressive studio in Fort Bragg, California, serving physically disabled and neurodivergent adult artists. We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation. Our mission is to provide a fun, nurturing, non-judgmental, and artistically stimulating environment for creativity to thrive!
"We believe that creative thought and expression is a universal right - without rules, restrictions, or cultural boundaries. Our studio is an inclusive space that upholds this belief and our philosophy is rooted in a total respect for individuals and their communities, and in the foundation that all people have a unique artistic voice that deserves to be heard."
Want to be a part of the most creative place on the Mendocino Coast?
Art Explorers is hiring for a part-time studio facilitator, for Saturdays, 9a.m. to 3p.m. and for fill-in days.
Facilitators work with Art Explorers studio artists to develop their own interests and unique style. The facilitator role encourages artistic experimentation, guides creative projects, and supports the artistic development of our studio artists while maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment.
Qualifications:
· Art or art-related background, with one or more skills in painting, drawing, digital media, mixed media, ceramics, woodworking, textiles, writing or filmmaking.
· Experience as a practicing artist or arts educator.
· Previous experience working with neurodiverse and/ or developmentally disabled individuals.
· Enthusiastic support of the program and the ability to relate to Art Explorers artists with respect, sensitivity, and good humor.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Flexibility, patience, and emotional intelligence.
· Commitment to inclusive, person-centered practices.
· Enjoy working in a creative, diverse, collaborative environment.
· High School diploma or GED equivalent.
· Fingerprint clearance.
· Valid driver’s license, access to a safe car and proof of insurance.
Rate of pay is $20 per hour. Please email your resume and three references to: maria@artexplorers.org
Want to be a part of the most creative place on the Mendocino Coast?
Art Explorers is hiring for a part-time studio facilitator, for Saturdays, 9a.m. to 3p.m. and for fill-in days.
Facilitators work with Art Explorers studio artists to develop their own interests and unique style. The facilitator role encourages artistic experimentation, guides creative projects, and supports the artistic development of our studio artists while maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment.
Qualifications:
· Art or art-related background, with one or more skills in painting, drawing, digital media, mixed media, ceramics, woodworking, textiles, writing or filmmaking.
· Experience as a practicing artist or arts educator.
· Previous experience working with neurodiverse and/ or developmentally disabled individuals.
· Enthusiastic support of the program and the ability to relate to Art Explorers artists with respect, sensitivity, and good humor.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Flexibility, patience, and emotional intelligence.
· Commitment to inclusive, person-centered practices.
· Enjoy working in a creative, diverse, collaborative environment.
· High School diploma or GED equivalent.
· Fingerprint clearance.
· Valid driver’s license, access to a safe car and proof of insurance.
Rate of pay is $20 per hour. Please email your resume and three references to: maria@artexplorers.org
Join us this First Friday in May at the Art Explorers studio for Stella Curates: I Love Dogs, featuring artwork by the month’s selected artist, Andrew Flores.
Stella is the first curator in our AE Artists Curate series, and we couldn’t be more excited to kick things off with her! Throughout the year, Art Explorers studio artists will curate month-long exhibitions in the gallery, each selecting a featured artist to highlight.
Celebrate with us at the opening on May 1st from 5–7pm ~ explore the show, check out new merch, and support our wonderful community. This event is free and open to all.
The studio will be open and the gallery will feature the group exhibition, alongside
work by our May featured artist, Andrew Flores.
Join us this First Friday in May at the Art Explorers studio for Stella Curates: I Love Dogs, featuring artwork by the month’s selected artist, Andrew Flores.
Stella is the first curator in our AE Artists Curate series, and we couldn’t be more excited to kick things off with her! Throughout the year, Art Explorers studio artists will curate month-long exhibitions in the gallery, each selecting a featured artist to highlight.
Celebrate with us at the opening on May 1st from 5–7pm ~ explore the show, check out new merch, and support our wonderful community. This event is free and open to all.
The studio will be open and the gallery will feature the group exhibition, alongside
work by our May featured artist, Andrew Flores.
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