ArtsEd West
Empowering arts education across the West.
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ArtsEd West is a regional hub that connects educators, artists, and communities across the western United States through innovative programming, professional learning, and advocacy. By building networks of collaboration and advancing equitable and community-centered practices, ArtsEd West strengthens the systems that ensure every student has access to the transformative power of the arts—in school, in career, and in life. We envision a collaborative community where youth, educators, and artists are empowered to shape public policy and cultivate artistic literacy, where the unique perspectives of the western region are advanced and valued. Mission: ArtsEd West exists to secure a well-rounded and artful education for all students.
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UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
Applications now OPEN for ArtsEd West Teaching Artist Certifacation Program!
ArtsEd West is dedicated to securing a well-rounded, artful education for all students. Passionate, highly trained and resourced teaching artists are pivotal to this work.
Our Teaching Artist Certification is a comprehensive 7-month program designed specifically for Arizona artists who are currently working in, or looking to enter, the field of K-12 education. Whether you are an established practitioner looking to refine your pedagogy or an emerging artist ready to bring your craft into the classroom, this pilot cohort is built to elevate your practice, expand your network, and solidify your impact.
This pilot program is accepting 15 applicants, and the program runs between July 2026- January 2027 and includes:
3 Professionally Facilitated Live Sessions (26 total hours) building foundational skills for transformative arts education and professional development.
7 Self-Paced Practice Sessions (9 total hours) featuring direct, individualized mentor feedback.
A Professionally Coordinated Cohort Residency Experience, giving you hands-on, collaborative teaching hours in the community.
By completing the certification you will develop new skills and create tangible assets to advance your career:
A Personalized Teaching Artist Resource Toolkit filled with your own standards-aligned rubrics, classroom management maps, and lesson plans.
A Digital Cohort Badge and an official Certificate of Completion.
Participation in the ArtsEd West Recognition Ceremony.
An official listing on the ArtsEd West Certified Teaching Artist Roster, signifying your demonstrated professional readiness for school and community partnerships.
Applications now OPEN for ArtsEd West Teaching Artist Certifacation Program!
ArtsEd West is dedicated to securing a well-rounded, artful education for all students. Passionate, highly trained and resourced teaching artists are pivotal to this work.
Our Teaching Artist Certification is a comprehensive 7-month program designed specifically for Arizona artists who are currently working in, or looking to enter, the field of K-12 education. Whether you are an established practitioner looking to refine your pedagogy or an emerging artist ready to bring your craft into the classroom, this pilot cohort is built to elevate your practice, expand your network, and solidify your impact.
This pilot program is accepting 15 applicants, and the program runs between July 2026- January 2027 and includes:
3 Professionally Facilitated Live Sessions (26 total hours) building foundational skills for transformative arts education and professional development.
7 Self-Paced Practice Sessions (9 total hours) featuring direct, individualized mentor feedback.
A Professionally Coordinated Cohort Residency Experience, giving you hands-on, collaborative teaching hours in the community.
By completing the certification you will develop new skills and create tangible assets to advance your career:
A Personalized Teaching Artist Resource Toolkit filled with your own standards-aligned rubrics, classroom management maps, and lesson plans.
A Digital Cohort Badge and an official Certificate of Completion.
Participation in the ArtsEd West Recognition Ceremony.
An official listing on the ArtsEd West Certified Teaching Artist Roster, signifying your demonstrated professional readiness for school and community partnerships.