Teaching Artist guild
Teaching Artists Guild (TAG) is a practitioner-led community which raises the visibility and development of artists who teach. TAG is a space for teaching artists by teaching artists.
Early History
In 1998, the Association of Teaching Artists (ATA) was founded in Poughkeepsie, NY, at a summit convened by the New York State Council on the Arts. Teaching artists, arts administrators, and leaders from across the state gathered to discuss the creation of a statewide organization to support and advocate for teaching artists. ATA was officially incorporated in September 1998, with its first major achievement in 2002: the creation of the Distinguished Service to the Field Award, the first recognition for teaching artists in New York State’s Arts in Education field.
In Partnership with T.A.G.
Crafting Creativity is a full-day seminar sponsored by the Teaching Artists Guild (TAG) and hosted by Giselle Rocha and Yvette Roman at heARTSpace. This event is designed for teaching artists working with various nonprofits across San Diego. The day will include two workshops, a poetry reading by a young poet, a group reflection activity, and a panel discussion featuring young adults who have participated in arts programming throughout San Diego. Collaborating organizations include Teaching Artist Circle, Teaching Artists Guild, Cr34tive Gathering, and heARTSpace.
Workshop: Leading by Example, Facilitated by Giselle Rocha
This hands-on session will equip you with the tools to foster emotional growth, and strengthen relationships with youth, all while adapting your approach to meet the unique needs of each young person. The core of the work is learning how to set the stage for youth to thrive in an environment that encourages authentic expression.
Workshop: Designing Curriculum: Blending SEL, CARMA, and Creative Youth Development, Facilitated by Yvette Roman
Join us for a hands-on, collaborative workshop designed specifically for teaching artists! Together, we'll brainstorm and develop a curriculum that incorporates Social Emotional Learning (SEL), CARMA principles, and Creative Youth Development (CYD). Through fun and interactive exercises, you'll gain practical tools to foster emotional intelligence, critical consciousness, and put youth voices at the forefront of artistic expression.
Poetry Reading: Poet Samira Hassan will read a poem she developed with the AjA Project / Memoria Terra
Panel Discussion: Art Education Through a Youth Lens
Panelist: Jesus Villegas, Samira Hassan and Giselle Rocha
Moderator: Yvette Roman
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to hear from young artists Jesus Villegas, Samira Hassan, and Giselle Rocha as they share their journeys through San Diego's youth art spaces. This panel isn’t just a conversation—it’s a chance to connect, learn, and reimagine the future. Teaching artists will gain firsthand insights into the real impact of their work, while youth will have a platform to share their experiences, challenges, and hopes for the future of arts education in San Diego. Be part of this dynamic exchange and be inspired to create art programs that truly reflect the voices of those they’re designed for!