Studio Programs Manager: Lead Artmaking & Education

Art and Wellness Enterprises; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, seeks a Manager of Studio Programs to lead studio-based artmaking experiences across CBMO and The Momentary. You will supervise educators, plan and implement a diverse slate of classes, workshops, and residencies, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for diverse audiences.

The role emphasizes strategic vision, operational excellence, and collaboration across Learning & Engagement to grow programming, craft engaging curriculum,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience developing and leading studio programs, preferably in a museum or cultural institution.
• Strong teaching background with the ability to lead studio-based classes for a range of ages and skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to studio educators and teaching artists, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance management.
• Plan, develop, and execute a suite of studio programs (classes, workshops, drop-ins, new studio programming).
• Oversee the Teaching Artist in Residence program and support artists in developing high-quality offerings.
• Develop long-range strategies for studio program growth aligned with institutional priorities.
• Manage program operations, including scheduling, staffing, budgets, materials, and timelines.
• Design and lead select studio programs and workshops with best practices in teaching and facilitation.
• Ensure excellence and consistency across studio experiences and measure impact with data.

Skills

Team leadership

Studio program development

Teaching artist supervision

Public programs

Curriculum development

Communication

Budgeting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Asana

Momentous

Tessitura

Job description

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, seeks a Manager of Studio Programs to lead studio-based artmaking experiences across CBMO and The Momentary. You will supervise educators, plan and implement a diverse slate of classes, workshops, and residencies, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for diverse audiences.

The role emphasizes strategic vision, operational excellence, and collaboration across Learning & Engagement to grow programming, craft engaging curriculum,