Jobs in the Arts
Disclaimer: All job listings below are submitted by external contacts and are not affiliated with Arts Mid-Hudson unless explicitly stated. For inquiries or to apply, please reach out directly to the contact listed within the job posting.
To submit a job in the arts: Please send an email to opps@artsmidhudson.org with job title, business/organization name, deadline to apply, job description, and contact information.
Important notes:
Your submission will not be posted immediately. Please allow up to 3 weeks for review, approval, and posting. You will receive a confirmation once your listing is live.
If you do not provide a deadline or inform us when the position is filled, the job listing will be listed as open ‘Until Filled’ and remain on our website and continue to be featured in our monthly 'Artist Opportunities' e-blast. It is your responsibility to notify us when the position is filled by emailing opps@artsmidhudson.org
Questions?
Email: opps@artsmidhudson.org
Call: (845) 454-3222
+ Teaching Artist - Realistic Drawing & Painting Spring 2026 - The Art Effect
Deadline to Apply: January 5, 2026
The Art Effect’s Art Institute seeks a dynamic, professional, and creative Realistic Drawing & Painting teaching artist for our Spring Session in Poughkeepsie, NY. The Realistic Drawing & Painting class is an 8 week, 11-14 year-old class designed to teach students skills to build realism in their 2D work. Knowledge of value, depth, composition, color theory and more are required to teach this course, and proof in work samples are necessary to be considered. The Art Institute is a skill building program meant to develop young art lovers into future artists! Students leave each course with 4-6 artworks exhibiting individual growth and understanding of key artistic concepts.
For a full job description and required qualifications, please click this link: https://thearteffect.org/get-involved/work-with-us/
+ Executive Director - City of Poughkeepsie Downtown Business Improvement District
Deadline to Apply: January 15, 2026
+ Development Operations Manager - Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College
Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled
The Fisher Center is seeking a detail-oriented Development Operations Manager to oversee and contribute to efficient and evolving systems that enhance the Development department’s fundraising efforts. This position will carry out tasks related to data management & hygiene, internal reporting, general fundraising operations and administration, financial reconciliation, and will provide on-site event support as needed. The Manager will possess a high level of proficiency in navigating technology and CRM software, specifically Tessitura; curiosity about learning and improving systems; commitment to maintaining high-quality data integrity; in addition to strong analytic, organizational, and collaboration skills to ensure data-driven, efficient fundraising strategies and functional reporting.
The Development Operations Manager will integrate information between the Development, Finance & Administration, and Audience & Member Services departments of the Fisher Center, as well as Bard College’s Office of Development and Alumni/ae Affairs, to ensure clarity, consistency, and efficiency in planning, communicating, and executing gift recording, record keeping, and data analysis to ensure future success. The role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including discretion and respect for confidentiality, as well as the ability to translate detailed and technical data into an effective narrative for the department’s use.
This is a full-time, exempt position, paid at a salary range of $64,000 to $68,000, depending on experience. Hours will average 35 hours/week, with longer hours required during busy seasonal activities to support the SummerScape festival.
For more information (Responsibilities, Qualifications, Working Conditions, and information about the Fisher Center at Bard College), please visit our website at https://fishercenter.bard.edu/about/employment/
To apply, fill out an online application: https://airtable.com/appR57NFMXrS8Q9Cx/pagyx9EjsfC02Hbuk/form
+ Teaching Artists Wanted - Garrison Art Center
Have a great class or workshop idea? We’re looking for passionate teaching artists to join us at Garrison Art Center!
Pitch your class or workshop and share your creativity with our community. Please reach out to Kit at education@garrisonartcenter.org.
+ Instructors Wanted - The Cornell Creative Arts Center
Instructors Wanted: Artist Instructors! 🎨 The Cornell Creative Arts Center is looking for talented artist instructors with experience in: 🖌️ Ceramics 🎨 Arts & Crafts 👶 Toddler Time (art classes for little ones) If you’re passionate about teaching and inspiring creativity in others, we want to hear from you! This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant, community-driven arts center. Plus, you have flexibility to set your own hours as in independent contractor! 📩 Interested? Reach out to info@ccacny.org or call 845-768-5080 x2 At the Cornell Creative Arts Center, 129 Cornell Street, Kingston CCACNY.ORG
+ Part-Time Bilingual Digital Design Instructor - Cornell Creative Arts Center (CCAC)
We are seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish), and passionate about teaching, graphic design, digital tools, and community-based job training. Responsibilities for this grant-funded position will include, but not be limited to:
Managing and facilitating activities in our Digital Design Lab three afternoons per week. Providing support to participants through a curriculum aimed at enhancing vocational skills
Please submit resume for consideration.
LINK : https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7b4f40a9ef4d6e36&from=shareddesktop_copy OR EMAIL RESUME TO INFO@CCACNY.ORG