Job opening | Artists-educators for children’s workshops

Are you a practicing artist that’s experienced in running workshops, classes or courses for children?

Who are we looking for

We’re looking for freelance artists, who are ideally based in Ticino, to join our team as artists-educators.

Openings

We will select one coordinator and one assistant for a children’s workshop, which will take place in July 2021.

Requirements

The ideal candidates are specialised in physical theatre, mime, pantomime, clownerie (other creative practices are not excluded) and have experience in working with young children.

How to apply

If you’re interested, please contact us with a CV, a short description of your idea for the workshops + a proposal for the final performance at info@paradiseishere.info with the subject line ‘APPLICATION TO BE AN ARTIST-EDUCATOR’. Let us know in your message what your availability is.


The children’s workshops are part of the paradise is here educational program and aim at introducing young children to the world of performing arts.

The artist-educators we work with are specialised in a wide range creative practices (physical theatre, mime, pantomime, clownerie), supported by a wealth of experience and qualifications.

The children’s workshops are divided into two sections:

  • the first part of each workshop is dedicated to improvisation, stage movement, work on rhythm, juggling and dancing
  • the second sees the creation of a final performance, which will be presented in front of a public.

We will also work on the props, which will be made out of carton or paper.


Details about the next children’s workshops:

  • When: 12-18 July 2021
  • Where: Parco di Orselina
  • Who:
    • children aged 4-10 y/o (Group 1)
    • & aged 11-17 y/o (Group 2)
  • Deadline for subscription: 31st of May 2021

A project developed with the support of:

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