Fine Art Painting Instructor

Visual Arts Academy and Studio; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid setup time

Paid cleanup time

Materials provided

Job summary

Visual Arts Academy and Studio in Middletown, KY is seeking an accomplished oil and acrylic painter to join our teaching team on a part-time basis. The role emphasizes the ability to demonstrate techniques while guiding students through structured painting courses.

The ideal candidate will have formal fine art training, a strong portfolio, and the capacity to explain their process clearly. Materials are provided, and paid setup/cleanup time is included.

Qualifications

• Formal fine art training through a degree program, atelier, or comparable sustained study.
• A strong portfolio of original oil and acrylic paintings.
• A sound understanding of materials, techniques, and studio practices.
• Patience, reliability, and an encouraging approach to teaching.
• Teaching experience is preferred; the ability to explain your process clearly is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach structured painting courses through demonstrations, individual guidance, and constructive critique.
• Help students develop skills in drawing, composition, value, color mixing, edges, and paint application.
• Adapt instruction to different experience levels while maintaining clear learning goals.
• Prepare materials and maintain an organized teaching space.

Skills

Portfolio of oil & acrylic paintings

Strong technical ability

Teaching & explaining process

Patience and reliability

Education

Formal fine art training (degree/atelier)

Job description

Fine Art Painting Instructor — Oil and Acrylic

Part-Time | Visual Arts Academy and Studio | Middletown, KY

Visual Arts Academy and Studio (VAAS) is growing, and we’re seeking an accomplished oil and acrylic painter to join our teaching team.

We’re looking for an artist with formal training, strong technical ability, and a portfolio demonstrating consistent proficiency. This role requires someone who can both create accomplished work and clearly explain the decisions behind it.

What you’ll do

• Teach structured painting courses through demonstrations, individual guidance, and constructive critique.
• Help students develop skills in drawing, composition, value, color mixing, edges, and paint application.
• Adapt instruction to different experience levels while maintaining clear learning goals.
• Prepare materials and maintain an organized teaching space.

What we’re looking for

• Formal fine art training through a degree program, atelier, or comparable sustained study.
• A strong portfolio of original oil and acrylic paintings.
• A sound understanding of materials, techniques, and studio practices.
• Patience, reliability, and an encouraging approach to teaching.
• Teaching experience is preferred; the ability to explain your process clearly is essential.

The opportunity

This is a part-time role compensated per class, with paid setup and cleanup time. You’ll join a supportive team of working artists in a welcoming studio where materials are provided and thoughtful instruction is valued.