Teaching Artists

About Our Organization

Talking It Out – an ongoing production of Piccione Arts – is a virtual arts festival promoting mental health awareness since 2020, now launching a new Educational Workshop Series beginning October 2022.

Job Position Summary

We are seeking enthusiastic teaching artists who specialize in the following artistic disciplines to join us for a new Educational Workshop Series beginning in October on Tuesday evenings + Sunday afternoons EST.

  • Acting
  • Music
  • Dance + Choreography
  • Poetry
  • Filmmaking
  • Painting

Roles & Responsibilities

Ideal candidates will show a passion for mental health awareness, and who have a previous track record – both as a teacher and in their own artistic practice – of promoting inclusiveness and innovation in their work. Preference will be given to BIPOC, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent + non-U.S. based applicants. Stipends are available as payment for each of these positions.

How to Apply

For more information & to schedule an interview, please send your resume and cover letter to
Program Manager Maria fe Picar at talkingitoutfest@gmail.com; include “Teaching Artist Application” in subject line.

Applicants who we are interested in working with will be invited to participate in a Zoom interview within one or two weeks are receiving their application.

Preference will be given to BIPOC, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent + non-U.S. based applicants.