ART & CREATIVE INSTRUCTORS WANTED

Indy Arts; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 3,300 - 6,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Studio space provided

Promotions through marketing channels

70/30 revenue share

Job summary

Cain’s Creative Chaos in Indianapolis invites artists, makers, and creative individuals to teach workshops and classes at our West Side art studio. We welcome traditional art classes and unique hands-on experiences, with instructors bringing ideas and expertise while we provide space and promotional support.

Instructors can offer one-time or multi-session classes, with scheduling that fits evenings, weekends, and other times based on availability.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and confident in their craft.
• Enjoy helping others learn.
• Can clearly explain the steps of a project or technique.
• Dependable and prepared.
• Create a welcoming, beginner-friendly experience.

Responsibilities

• Instructors bring their idea and expertise; Cain’s Creative Chaos provides space and promotes the workshop.
• Classes can be one-time workshops, multi-session classes, seasonal offerings, or recurring classes.
• Scheduling is flexible, including weekday evenings, weekends, and other times based on instructor and studio availability.
• Guest instructors receive 70% of workshop registration fees, with 30% retained by Cain’s Creative Chaos when instructors provide all materials.
• Studio rental options may be available for instructors who prefer to handle registration, promotion, supplies, and class administration.

Skills

Craft mastery

Help others learn

Explain steps clearly

Dependable and prepared

Welcoming for beginners

Job description

ART & CREATIVE INSTRUCTORS WANTED
Teach What You Love. Share Your Skills. Get Creative With Us!

Cain’s Creative Chaos is looking for artists, makers, and creative people interested in teaching workshops and classes at our West Side Indianapolis art studio.

Do you have a creative skill you’d love to share with others? We want to hear your ideas!

We’re open to traditional art classes AND unique, hands-on creative experiences.

Possible workshops could include:

Have an unusual workshop idea? Even better! Let us know!

How It Works

Instructors bring the idea and expertise, and Cain’s Creative Chaos provides the creative space and helps promote the workshop.

Classes can be one-time workshops, multi-session classes, seasonal offerings, or potentially recurring classes.

Scheduling is flexible and can include weekday evenings, weekends, and other times based on instructor and studio availability.

Instructor Compensation

• Guest instructors receive 70% of workshop registration fees, with 30% retained by Cain’s Creative Chaos when the instructor provides all materials and supplies needed for the class.
• Current exhibiting CCC artists receive an enhanced instructor rate as an additional benefit of being part of our artist community.
• Cain’s Creative Chaos provides the classroom space, registration and payment processing, and promotion through our regular marketing channels.
• If Cain’s Creative Chaos provides some or all of the class materials or supplies, the revenue split will be adjusted based on the materials and costs involved. All pricing, supply needs, and compensation are agreed upon before the workshop is scheduled.

Already teach your own classes and simply need a space? Studio rental options may also be available for instructors who prefer to handle their own registration, promotion, supplies, and class administration.

Who We’re Looking For

• Are knowledgeable and confident in their craft
• Enjoy helping others learn
• Can clearly explain the steps of a project or technique
• Are dependable and prepared
• Create a welcoming, beginner-friendly experience

Interested?

We’re always looking for new ways to bring artists, makers, and the community together through creativity.