THIS PAGE IS FOR INSTRUCTORS WHO'VE RECEIVED AN EMAIL INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN ARTCAMP 2016
There are two steps to register to teach at artCamp 2016.
Please complete both steps by the deadlines posted.

• ​Step 1: Complete and submit the "Register to Teach" FORM.     March 16, Wednesday, midnight
• ​Step 1: Complete and submit the "Class Proposals" FORMS.      March 30, Wednesday, midnight

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​Dear artCAMP Instructors - Experienced, New and Retiring, 
artCAMP 2016 planning is underway. The funding grants are written!
Now's the time to make your firm commitment to participate and to submit your class proposals. 
Clicking the green links below will take you to online pages where you can quickly fill forms to make your submissions.
I look forward to working with you to create a fun and fabulous artCAMP 2016!
Alice Lynn
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Additional information: artcentral@artcentralcarthage.org or (417) 358-4404
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DEADLINE - Register to Teach: March 16, Wednesday, midnight
DEADLINE - Submit Class Proposals: March 30, Wednesday, midnight
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CALENDAR TIMETABLE

• March 16: Register to teach by Wednesday at midnight 
• March 30: Submit Class Proposals by Wednesday at midnight
• June 26: Deliver samples of class projects at Teacher Materials/Equipment check in Pottery House-Sunday, 2 pm
• July 18-22 and 25-29: artCamp: Monday-Friday, daily 9 am - 4 pm
• July 22: artCamp Exhibition, Downtown Carthage Art Walk, 6-9 pm
• July 29:  artCamp Reception and Exhibition in Hyde House Galleries, 6-8 pm

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​HOW TO REGISTER TO TEACH 

• Complete Register to Teach FORM Below and Click SUBMIT BUTTON​

​DEADLINE to Register to Teach: March 16, Wednesday, midnight
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TEACHER CONTACT INFORMATION

• Provide current email, land address, cell and home phone numbers.

TEACHER BIOGRAPHY

• Provide brief biography to be included in artCamp flyers and displayed at the two Exhibits.

TEACHER AVAILABILITY - NUMBER OF DAYS AND SPECIFIC DATES

• Indicate the specific days/dates available to teach, from 9 am to 4 pm, during artCamp's ten days.
• Indicate the number of classes (one class per day) available to teach and submit class proposals for this number of days
• (i.e. 3 days available = at least 3 unique class proposals).
• Teachers may submit more class proposals than the number of days available to teach.

ARTCAMP DATES/DAYS/TIMES AND EXHIBITIONS

• For each of artCamp’s ten days, July 18-29, Monday-Friday, classes will be held 10 am to 3 pm.
• Teachers' daily arrival is 9-9:30 am for classroom set up and welcoming of students.
• Teachers' departure is 3:30-4:00 pm after classrooms are tidied and made ready for the next day (reorganize supplies, remove trash, recycle paper, recover tables, sweep floors, et cetera).
• For our one hour lunch time at noon, teachers remain on our campus, join the campers for lunch on the porch and supervise the campers’ break time before the afternoon session. (Please refrain from spending this time on digital devices. artCampers are not allowed to keep/use devices during the class day.)
• Two artCamper exhibits are scheduled for this year.
• The first exhibit will be the first Friday of camp, July 22, as a part of the Fourth Friday Historic Downtown Carthage Art Walk.
• The second Exhibit will be the last Friday of camp, July 29, with a Reception for campers, families and friends in our Hyde House Galleries. Your help with preparations and your presence will be appreciated for one or both exhibits.

CURRICULUM

• The artCamp curriculum is composed of 3 to 4 classes each day, based on a selection of teacher submitted class proposals.
• All teacher class proposals are considered. The final published roster of daily classes is selected to offer a diverse daily range of creative experiences.

DEADLINE to Register to Teach: March 16, Wednesday, midnight
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​HOW TO SUBMIT CLASS PROPOSALS 

• Complete Submit Class Proposals FORMS Below Guidelines

​DEADLINE to Commit to Teach: March 16, Wednesday, midnight
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CLASS PROPOSALS

• Submit class proposals for the number of days available to teach.
• (i.e., 3 days available = at least 3 unique class proposals, more if you choose).
• Each class proposal includes: Title, Brief Description, any Preferred Limits for class size/age range, images of projects and Materials List.

CLASS TITLES, LIMITS, DESCRIPTIONS, IMAGES OF PROJECTS

• Class Titles: Descriptive, very brief, interesting, catchy and fun to capture the campers’ attention and sell your class ideas. Many parents and students actually go through a negotiating process over class selections, so give them some attractive choices. If you have tried-and-true classes and/or their variations that have been popular in the past (before last year), these are acceptable as replays.
• Limits: Preferred class size/age range depending on level of challenge/tools used.
• Class Description: Brief (100 words or less)  for each Class Proposal
• Submit an image of proposed class project.

SAMPLES OF PROJECTS

• Deliver samples of proposed class projects by June 26 before or at Teacher Materials/Equipment check in Pottery House.

MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT

• A budget of approximately $50 per class is available based on a class of 10.
• List all materials/equipment needed based on a per student ratio that assures adequate purchase of quantities.
• Materials donations are always welcome!
• Identify any equipment needed for each class, i.e., microwave, oven et cetera.

INTERNS/AIDES/SCHOLARSHIPS

• Volunteer Interns and paid Aides are available, on a limited basis, if needed.
• Some scholarships are available with teacher recommendations. On a greatest need basis, these are distributed 1 to 1: one scholarship may be received when one paid class is taken.

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