Willow Arts Call For Artist-Educators
2026 Season
Application Period Opens: February 2, 2026
Application Period EXTENDED TO March 8, 2026 (11:59pm)
Willow Arts Community invites Niagara artists to propose accessible and inclusive in-person arts courses and workshops for our Spring, Summer, and Fall 2026 Arts Education Program Seasons.
PLEASE READ THESE FAQs BEFORE FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION FORM
What is the Arts Education Program schedule?
- The Spring Season runs from March 30 to June 22, 2026. This season will include both courses and workshops.
- The Summer Season will take place in Niagara Falls. This season will only include one-day workshops.
- The Fall Season runs from September 14 to December 14, 2026. This season will include both courses and workshops.
Courses and Workshops will be scheduled to start at different times during this period so that there are activities happening throughout the season. We are looking for 8 to 10 multi-week courses and 12 to 14 days of workshops.
- Multi-week courses are scheduled on weekdays between 1pm and 8pm.
- Workshops in our St Catharines studio are scheduled on Saturday afternoons or weekday evenings.
- Workshops for the Summer Season in Niagara Falls are scheduled on weekday afternoons.
How long are courses and workshops?
Multi-week courses take place once per week for four or six weeks. Each weekly class is 1.5 or 2 hours.
Workshops for the Willow Studio should be between 2 and 4 hours of instruction time per workshop day.
Workshops for the Summer Season in Niagara Falls should be no longer than 2 hours.
Where will I be teaching?
Arts Education Programs take place in the Willow Arts Community Studio located at Silver Spire 366 St. Paul St. St. Catharines, ON L2R 3N2. We have a large arts education space for instruction and also have access to the church’s other spaces for special activities.
The Summer Season will take place at the Niagara Falls Community Health Centre at 4790 Victoria Avenue. The workshops will be offered in the NFCHC’s activity room.
What is the instructor fee?
Willow Arts Community instructors are independent contractors and are paid professional rates as a result of the support of grants, donations, and sponsorships. All fees are inclusive of preparation time. The current instructor fee for a 6-week course is $750. The current instructor fee for a workshop day is $250.
How many participants are there per class?
Class sizes can range anywhere from 10 participants to 21. If you are selected to instruct, you will work with Willow staff to determine what class size is best for your particular course/workshop.
Does Willow Arts supply materials?
We have a modest budget for purchasing art supplies for participants. If you are selected to instruct, Willow staff will work with you to source specialized equipment and/or art supplies.
How many courses can I teach?
Instructors may teach 1 course or workshop per season and a maximum of 2 courses or workshops per calendar year unless the courses are part of a Special Project (see below).
Instructors who wish to propose more than one course and/or workshops must submit separate applications for each idea. Willow Arts Community strives to provide all instructors with an equal opportunity to share their skills and knowledge with the membership.
What are Special Projects?
Special Projects happen all year round. These can include community events and in-studio programs, and they are funded by project grants, fees for service, or partnerships with local agencies. Murals, in-studio programs that are part of larger project, workshops for partner organizations, zines, and youth programs are some examples.
Special Projects do not count towards the annual 2 course/workshop limit for instructors. Fee rates for Special Project activities may differ from our core Arts Education Programs, as they are dependent on the grants or partnership agreements.
As of February 2026, we have three Special Projects that your application may be considered for:
- Five Performing Arts multi-week courses across Winter, Spring, and Fall 2026
- Four Textile Arts workshops for the 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies in March, April, and May 2026
- Eight workshops at the Niagara Falls Community Health Centre (Summer Season)