ARTCORPS Placements Available

Attention actors, painters, musicians, sculptors, dancers and all types of creative artists!

Join ArtCorps and volunteer your creative talents to strengthen sustainable development in Central America in 2010.

Application deadlines are May 1, May 29 and June 26, 2009.

Through community arts projects, artists educate and inspire people to participate actively in improving the environmental, health, and social conditions in communities in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras.

Every ArtCorps artist works directly with a local non-governmental organization that is an expert in its field. Artists strengthen dialogue between community members and the organization, improve community education and empower local leadership.

Artists will:

Work as a volunteer and live in his or her host community from January 2010 through December 2010. Artists have the option to extend their stay for a second year if agreed upon by the host organization.
Receive airfare, room and board, medical insurance and a small personal stipend.
Receive training and technical assistance from ArtCorps staff in the region in order to integrate ArtCorps methodology into the host organization.
Uphold the mission and values of ArtCorps as the sole ArtCorps artist in the host community.
Communicate fluently in Spanish.

To envision yourself working with ArtCorps and to read the requirements and instructions for application, please read our Artist Information Packet using the links below.

Past ArtCorps artists are saying:

"Only now have I had the opportunity to integrate these important cultural beliefs into my work... I feel like my work has hit a new level of depth and importance."

"I feel a tremendous sense of solidarity with the people and struggles of Central America that can only be forged through developing relationships and friendships."

> Full Artist Information Packet (PDF)

> Part 1 - Introduction and Table of Contents (PDF)

> Part 2 - ArtCorps Adventure, Collaboration with NGOs, Sustainability and Art Disciplines

> Part 3 - Personal Growth and Challenge (PDF)

> Part 4 - Program Dates, Training and Finances (PDF)

> Part 5 - Criteria for Participation, Support Staff, Hours, Living Conditions, and Application Instructions (PDF)

> Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Apply now for opportunities in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras! Use the application link in the left navigation bar. Contact Marta Oslin at info [at] artcorp.org or (978) 998-7994 with questions.