Association of Teaching Artists

About Association of Teaching Artists

We imagine a world where to be human is to be an artist. Where every person has access to culturally relevant arts expression. Where artists are honored and equitably paid. We work towards this vision through: ADVOCATING: We work with partners at the regional, state, national, and international levels to advocate for the work of teaching artists and to forge pathways that will strengthen, develop, and evolve our field both within and outside of the sector. HONORING: We honor the skill, passion, and experience of teaching artists by celebrating and amplifying their impact. SUPPORTING: We provide teaching artists with the tools to grow and thrive. CONNECTING: We bring teaching artists together to connect, collaborate, create, and learn from one another. IMAGINING: We imagine new pathways to create work, new connections to strengthen the field, and new opportunities to create a stronger ecosystem in support of teaching artistry.