MAWA's Artist/Teachers Group
The MAWA Artist Teacher Group encourages and supports the intellectual and creative development of educators who have devoted their careers to working within an institutional setting and developing the gifts of others at the expense of their own artistic careers.
Is this the group for you?
Are you a visual artist and an educator who...
If so... please join us! Meet with other women in your field every month to develop your skills as a professional. Get a chance to critique each other’s work, take creative and professionally-based workshops with working artists, exhibit your pieces, and get meaningful peer support around the challenges of being a teacher AND a visual artist. We are a wonderfully warm group of women! |
We meet once a month at MAWA's headquarters at 611 Main Street in Winnipeg, MB. At this time, all woman-identified and non-binary teachers, instructors and educators are welcome. Group facilitated by Dawn Knight. |
What does it cost to participate?
There is no cost for participation in the Artist-Teacher Group - and we encourage you to attend a meeting or two to decide if it is a group you would like to commit to attending regularly.
If you choose to become a regular part of our community of learners - artists committed to growing their professional practice - you will need to purchase a MAWA (Mentoring Artists for Women's Art) and a MAAE (Manitoba Association for Art Education) membership.
MAWA: Regular Membership - $35, Student / Underemployed: $15 - BUY IT HERE
MAAE: Regular Membership - $20, Full Time Student Membership: $10 - BUY IT HERE
Since this group is funded by both of those organizations, and one of the main intentions of the group is to create community and build personal resources to support professional development as an artist, membership in these groups is a valuable asset and offers other education opportunities and discounts on workshops and more!
If you choose to become a regular part of our community of learners - artists committed to growing their professional practice - you will need to purchase a MAWA (Mentoring Artists for Women's Art) and a MAAE (Manitoba Association for Art Education) membership.
MAWA: Regular Membership - $35, Student / Underemployed: $15 - BUY IT HERE
MAAE: Regular Membership - $20, Full Time Student Membership: $10 - BUY IT HERE
Since this group is funded by both of those organizations, and one of the main intentions of the group is to create community and build personal resources to support professional development as an artist, membership in these groups is a valuable asset and offers other education opportunities and discounts on workshops and more!
Group Expectations
In order to make everyone in our artist-community feel safe, respected and valued, Artist-Teacher Group Members are asked to:
If you have any questions about the expectations of our participants - or about your own personal participation in the group, please ask! :)
- commit to regular attendance (participants with less than 50% attendance may not be invited to participate in our group exhibitions)
- arrive on time (we start at 6:30 PM)
- participate / engage fully in the process
- come prepared to meetings (i.e. bringing artwork to critique, bringing supplies needed, etc.)
- contribute to discussions
- encourage multiple voices at the table, and respect the speaker
- keep any discussions held during our meetings confidential
- offering respectful feedback to others about their artwork
If you have any questions about the expectations of our participants - or about your own personal participation in the group, please ask! :)