Specialty Workshop Instructor

(Event Based, Contract)                                                        

JOB SUMMARY

Description:

Share your creativity with the community at the Biggs Museum of American Art. We are seeking artists and educators to lead engaging, hands-on workshops that inspire and connect. If you have a skill or perspective to share, we invite you to apply. Submit your proposal and tell us about your workshop—our team will review all submissions and reach out as opportunities align.

Compensation

Varies by Program

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To apply, please fill out this form: Workshop Proposal Form

About working at the Biggs Museum of American Art

The Biggs Museum of American Art, located in the heart of downtown Dover, Delaware, is a vibrant hub for regional art and cultural engagement. Dedicated to transforming the community through the art of our region, the museum celebrates discovery, fosters collaboration, and remains open to all.

Home to an exceptional collection of American fine and decorative arts, The Biggs showcases works spanning the Colonial era to the present, with a special emphasis on Delaware Valley artists and the rich artistic heritage of the Mid-Atlantic region. Alongside its permanent collection, the museum presents innovative temporary exhibitions, community programs, and educational initiatives that connect audiences of all ages to the transformative power of art.

As a cultural cornerstone of Dover’s lively downtown, The Biggs serves as a catalyst for learning, civic pride, and economic vitality, hosting everything from hands-on family programs and wellness events to special exhibitions featuring national and regional artists. Through partnerships with organizations, schools, and fellow museums, The Biggs advances the arts as essential to civic well-being and community life.

We believe that creativity has the power to improve individual lives and the well-being of a community. As part of that belief, The Biggs is committed to achieving diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices, governance, programming and engagement with the community. We are an equal opportunity employer regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic that is protected by law.