TAC logo. An orange circle beside the letters T-A-C and the words Teaching Artists Connect below
TAC logo. An orange circle beside the letters T-A-C and the words Teaching Artists Connect below

Uplifting and Expanding

the Field of Teaching Artistry


Teaching Artists Connect

empowers teaching artists with the tools to catalyze communities and create transformational experiences through the arts. 


About TAC:

Teaching Artists Connect is a non-profit organization providing creative and experiential professional development workshops for teaching artists and educators of all disciplines that inspire and uplift participants. 

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What is a Teaching Artist?

A teaching artist is a practicing professional artist who uses their art form to engage learners, make connections with the world, and support the creation of meaningful arts experiences in a variety of educational and community settings.

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What do Teaching Artists Bring?

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Teaching artists view the world through the lens of creation, and bring their unique perspective to schools and communities through joyful and unifying arts experiences.

02

The arts engage learners in a variety of 21st century skills such as creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking.

03

Engagement in the arts builds empathy, creates connections, and fosters collaborations.


04

Teaching artists facilitate engaging aesthetic experiences that activate the artistry of participants and provide opportunities for creative problem solving.

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Donate to Teaching Artists Connect:

Teaching Artists Connect is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We value your support!

Your support is vital in helping Teaching Artists Connect create innovative professional development opportunities that invite new and diverse voices into the field of teaching artistry.

To donate by Paypal, please click below. Thank you!

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For more information about supporting TAC or giving in other ways, please get in touch.

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