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
+ Summer Programming at Cornell Creative Arts Center
The Cornell Creative Arts Center is seeking independent contractors interested in hosting summer workshops and creative programming in our space.
There is no cost to use our facility. Selected artists and instructors will design and lead their own workshop offerings for any age group, scheduled at times that work best for them during our open hours. Workshops may be one-time events or multiple-session programs — your choice. We offer a great deal of flexibility and welcome programming in all artistic mediums, including digital arts, ceramics, dance, music, drawing, painting, mixed media, and more.
Compensation details will be discussed during the interview and tour.
Interested artists are invited to email info@ccacny.org to schedule a consultation. We look forward to collaborating with you this summer!
+ Visitor Services Associate - Art Omi
Position: Visitor Services Associate Description: Art Omi is seeking a part-time Visitor Services Associate to support the visitor experience at the Art Omi Sculpture & Architecture Park. The Visitor Services Associate helps to cultivate a welcoming environment for visitors of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Visitor Services Associates must be able to multitask and handle a large volume of interaction with the public. Contact (Public): employment@artomi.org Full Job Description: attached below. Admin Contact: Pam Poquette, ppoquette@artomi.org
+ Summer Assistant Job - Garrison Art Center
Looking for a creative summer job that actually feels fun? Garrison Art Center is hiring Assistants for our acclaimed summer programs, SUMMER ARTS ON THE HUDSON and ART A LA CARTE!
Assistants are paired up with a teaching artist and spend the day helping with projects, setting up materials, and working directly with students, as well as supervising lunch and free time. This is a great summer job for a creative, self-driven, compassionate individual who is good with kids.
You can learn more about our summer programs by visiting our website - https://www.garrisonartcenter.org/summer-programs
To learn more about pay and to apply - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3XKYQQXE6c4w7ob5bYT62CYz7K76tPktT4qwM25Hqgew9WQ/viewform
+ Counselors-In-Training at Dutchess & Ulster Arts Camp - The Art Effect
Deadline to apply: 3/8
Job description: The Art Effect seeks enthusiastic young people interested in working with young children, the visual arts, and arts education to be Counselors at Dutchess Arts Camp in Poughkeepsie, NY, and Ulster Arts Camp in New Paltz, NY. These programs provide weekly, themed, summer sessions for ages 5 – 11 where children can explore their artistic abilities and express themselves through creative group and individual activities.
Dutchess and Ulster Arts Camp Counselors work directly with a single group of around 12 children throughout the day, age groups range from 5-11 years old. As part of their role, Counselors supervise a co-working Counselors-In-Training support Teaching Artists in keeping students on task in their learning and arts projects while having fun; monitor and engage with students during pre-morning circle time, snack time, lunch time, and pick-up time; oversee parent pickup/sign-out. Successful candidates will have an upbeat, cheerful, supportive approach to working with children as well as collaborating with teaching artists and other program staff.
Contact information: https://form.jotform.com/260363388816162
+ Counselors at Dutchess Arts Camp - The Art Effect
Deadline to apply: 3/8
Job description: The Art Effect seeks enthusiastic young people interested in working with young children, the visual arts, and arts education to be Counselors at Dutchess Arts Camp in Poughkeepsie, NY, and Ulster Arts Camp in New Paltz, NY. These programs provide weekly, themed, summer sessions for ages 5 – 11 where children can explore their artistic abilities and express themselves through creative group and individual activities.
Dutchess and Ulster Arts Camp Counselors work directly with a single group of around 12 children throughout the day, age groups range from 5-11 years old. As part of their role, Counselors supervise a co-working Counselors-In-Training support Teaching Artists in keeping students on task in their learning and arts projects while having fun; monitor and engage with students during pre-morning circle time, snack time, lunch time, and pick-up time; oversee parent pickup/sign-out. Successful candidates will have an upbeat, cheerful, supportive approach to working with children as well as collaborating with teaching artists and other program staff.
Contact information: https://form.jotform.com/260363388816162
+ Ann Street Gallery Assistant
Deadline to Apply: March 5, 2026
The Safe Harbors’ Ann Street Gallery seeks a reliable, detail-oriented, friendly, and energetic part-time gallery assistant to work 14-21 hours per week including mostly weekend days. This is a year-round position, but work hours will fluctuate based on the gallery’s exhibition and programming schedule and hours of operation. The Gallery Assistant will play a key role in interfacing between our exhibitions, programs, the artists we work with, and the public, as well as facilitating the organization, documentation, and presentation of our physical spaces.
https://safe-harbors.org/safe-harbors/employment-opportunities/
+ Performing Arts Teaching Artist - The Art Effect
Deadline to apply: 6/1 Job description: The Art Effect seeks a dynamic, professional, and creative performance teaching artist for our summer program at Ulster Arts Camp in New Paltz, NY. The performing arts teaching artist will engage campers in a range of experiential performance styles through a combination of creative movement, rhythm, imaginative story-telling, simple choreography, and theater games. Our Arts Camps provide weekly, themed summer sessions for ages 5 – 11 where children can explore their artistic abilities and express themselves through creative group and individual activities. Contact information: hannarose@thearteffect.org
+ 2D Teaching Artist - The Art Effect
Deadline to apply: 6/1 Job description: The Art Effect seeks a dynamic, professional, and creative 2D teaching artist for our summer program at Ulster Arts Camp in New Paltz, NY. Our Arts Camps provide weekly, themed summer sessions for ages 5 – 11 where children can explore their artistic abilities and express themselves through creative group and individual activities. Contact information: hannarose@thearteffect.org
+ JAI Fine Art Teaching Artist - The Art Effect
Deadline to apply: 6/1 Job description: The Art Effect seeks a dynamic, professional, and creative Fine Arts teaching artist for our Junior Art Institute summer program in Poughkeepsie, NY. The Junior Art Institute is a skill-building program meant to develop young art lovers into future artists! Students learn to use complex fine art techniques and develop an original body of work. Students receive guidance from working artists, develop a community of peers, and explore new materials while expanding their artistic knowledge. For more information about our summer programs. Contact information: hannarose@thearteffect.org
+ Director of 2026 Summer Arts Programs - The Art Effect
Deadline to apply: 6/1 Job description: The Art Effect seeks a dynamic, professional, and creative camp director for summer programs, Dutchess Arts Camp in Poughkeepsie, NY and Ulster Arts Camp in New Paltz, NY. Our Arts Camps provide weekly, themed summer sessions for ages 5 – 11 where children can explore their artistic abilities and express themselves through creative group and individual activities. For more information about our summer programs Contact information: hannarose@thearteffect.org.
+ Communications & Marketing Assistant - The Art Effect
+ Director of Development - Jacob Burns Film Center (via TOC Arts Partners)
Deadline to Apply: Rolling
https://tocartspartners.com/jobs-listing/jacob-burns-film-center-director-development
+ 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.
+ Hudson, NY Fine Arts, Design Arts, Art Handling/Logistics, Other
$20 - $30 (Hourly) Full Time Permanent Experienced (Non-Manager)
Fernando Mastrangelo Studio is seeking a dependable, hands-on Studio Assistant to support the daily operations of an active, material-driven art studio. Our work involves sculptural furniture and wall works made with sand, cement, resins, and cast materials, and this role is essential to keeping the studio running smoothly day to day.
This position is ideal for someone who is practical, organized, physically capable, and comfortable working behind the scenes in a working artist’s studio. The focus is on studio upkeep, organization, errands, and hands-on support during fabrication when needed.
Responsibilities
• Daily cleaning and resetting of the studio (sweeping, mopping, trash/recycling, maintaining clean work areas)
• Organizing tools, materials, shelves, molds, and storage areas
• Preparing workspaces for fabrication (clearing tables, covering surfaces, staging materials)
• Packing, unpacking, labeling works and materials; assisting with basic inventory tracking
• Running studio errands (hardware store, material suppliers, post office, local pickups)
• Assisting with deliveries and loading/unloading works and materials (regularly lifting ~50+ lbs)
• Providing hands-on assistance during fabrication processes when instructed
• General studio support tasks as they ariseTrial Period
This role begins with a paid trial period to ensure a good fit for both the studio and the assistant.
• Paid trial duration: 1–2 monthsRequirements
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable with physical work, standing for long periods, and working with dust and raw materials
• Able to lift ~50-100 lbs
• Valid driver’s license and access to a car
• Comfortable driving locally for studio errands and material pickups
• Calm, steady presence in a focused, working studio environment
• Reliable availability on scheduled workdaysThis role is well-suited for someone who enjoys working with their hands, takes pride in maintaining a well-run space, and wants exposure to the day-to-day realities of a contemporary art studio without needing to be the lead maker.
+ Project-Based Art Handler - Art Omi
Description: Art Omi is seeking project-based art handlers, periodically assisting throughout the year with a broad range of exhibition and maintenance work including installations, deinstallations, surface treatments, and carpentry. Experience in handling fine art objects is required; outdoor working experience is a plus. Admin Contact: Pam Poquette, ppoquette@artomi.org Contact (Public): employment@artomi.org Full Job Description
+ Co-Lead Teacher—Artgarten, Full-Time / Temporary (June–August) - Art Omi
Description: Art Omi is looking for a full-time temporary Co-Lead Teacher for Artgarten, an arts-based summer day program for ages 4 and 5. The Co-Lead Teacher is responsible for organizing and coordinating the daily schedule and activities for 15 preschool-aged children. This position works in collaboration with the Co-Teacher and Creative Director, who is responsible for designing and leading the program’s art project component. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic, energetic environment and must possess a depth of knowledge in early childhood development. Contact (Public): employment@artomi.org Admin Contact: Pam Poquette, ppoquette@artomi.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