Work at NIAD

NIAD supports inclusivity and visibility in all areas of our working practices and spaces. We want to ensure that NIAD career opportunities are accessible in all ways, and that a diversity of voices is represented and contributes to our organization's future.

We actively encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups -such as  people with disabilities, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals - to apply.

If you require any accommodations in order to most effectively participate in the application process, please contact Ingrid Alonso-Rodriguez, admin@niadart.org, or 510 620 0290.

Printmaking Studio Facilitator

The Printmaking Studio Facilitator supports art practice with a group of NIAD studio artists with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD).

The Studios' safety and joy rely on collaboration and communication. Studio Facilitators should be ready to communicate daily logistics, triumphs, concerns and queries. Knowledge of Spanish language is a plus.

Click here to view the full job description and application information (PDF)

Call for Visiting Artists

NIAD is seeking artists to share their practice, unique skills or preferred methods and materials in the form of a workshop during our studio hours, Monday through Friday, 10:00am-2:00pm.

Workshops typically exist as a 3-6 day engagement. 

We offer a stipend of $150/day

Please provide a proposal outlining your workshop idea.

For consideration, proposals must include:

  1. Why you are interested in engaging with NIAD’s community. 
  2. Material needs, including budget.
  3. Project timeline.
  4. Proposed dates.

Proposals may include: 

  • Link to personal website or images of relevant work and related projects.
  • Access needs, accommodations.
  • Workshops that are bilingual or include ASL or nonverbal communication.
  • Resume and/or references.

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS

If you require any accommodations in order to most effectively participate in the application process, please contact NIAD’s Head Facilitator Liam Golden, liam.golden@niadart.org and Studio Director Shantanice Swain, shantanice.swain@niadart.org.

TO APPLY

Send proposals to NIAD’s 23rd Street Director, Liam Golden, liam.golden@niadart.org and Studio Manager, Shantanice Swain, shantanice.swain@niadart.org.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.