Become an Arts for Learning Massachusetts Artist

Join Our Artist Roster

Thank you for your interest in joining the Arts for Learning Massachusetts community of artists!

We accept Artist Interest Forms on a rolling basis from professional artists interested in bringing high-quality arts learning experiences to young people across Massachusetts.

Our next review of prospective artists will take place in 2027, as we consider additions to our roster for the 2027–28 school year. If your work appears to be a good fit for our roster and current programming needs, we will contact you and invite you to complete a full application. Submission of an Interest Form does not guarantee an invitation to apply.

Interested in being considered? Complete our Artist Interest Form.

Thank you for your interest in partnering with Arts for Learning Massachusetts to educate, inspire, and empower young people through the arts. We look forward to learning more about your work.

About Our Artist Community

Arts for Learning Massachusetts is one of 30+ affiliates of Young Audiences Arts for Learning, the nation’s largest arts-in-education network. Our professional artists are passionate about sharing their art forms with young people and inspiring curiosity, creativity, and confidence.

Our programs provide young people with opportunities to:

• Experience an art form and be inspired by professional artists.
• Understand an art form through its cultural context, creative process, and the role of the artist and artistic expression.
• Create and make their own artistic choices.
• Connect personal experiences and creative expression to academic learning and social-emotional development.

Arts for Learning MA artists are also part of a local and national learning community. We offer ongoing professional development through the Young Audiences Arts for Learning network, as well as coaching and opportunities to collaborate with AFLMA staff and fellow artists on program development.

What We Look For

We seek professional artists who demonstrate:

• Artistic excellence in their chosen field.
• Experience working with young people in schools and/or afterschool or summer programs.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills, whether on stage or in the classroom.
• A well-planned arts program appropriate for the age and developmental level of participating students.
• A friendly, responsible, and professional approach.
• A willingness to communicate promptly with AFLMA staff and participate in planning as needed.

Programs are considered based on artistic merit, educational effectiveness, alignment with current programming needs, and the artist’s ability to communicate and productively engage with young people.

Artists must be available to work in person during the school day, after school, and/or during summer programming. Artists work with AFLMA as independent contractors.

Questions? Please contact our staff at scheduling@artsforlearningma.org.