Participant artwork by Lisa Loutenhizer, Eclipse

AMBASSADOR RESOURCE HUB

Teaching Artists are at the heart of Path with Art. You create the spaces where creativity, dignity, and community come alive. This hub gathers the tools, resources, and guidance commonly used by Teaching Artists at PwA. Whether you are preparing for a class, supporting participant artists, or exploring deeper engagement in our community, this page is meant to make what you need easy to find.

If something is missing or could be improved, please let us know — we will continue to evolve this with the wisdom of our Teaching Artist community.

Questions? Outreach Emily Shallman, Director of Programs | 509.551.3138 (text or call during business hours) | emily@pathwithart.org

Start Here 🧭

Ambassador Orientation Slideshow
A guide to Path with Art’s teaching philosophy, program structure, and expectations for Teaching Artists.

Ambassador Past Meeting Notes
A simple template to help you structure and communicate your class plan to participants.

Studio Guidelines (for in-person classes at the artHOME)
Shared practices that help keep Path with Art studios welcoming, safe, and supportive for everyone.

TEACHING TOOLS 🧰

Path with Art Resources

Best Practices for Online Teaching
Tips and strategies for facilitating engaging, accessible virtual classes.

ASL Online Interpretation Best Practices
Guidelines for working effectively with ASL interpreters in virtual classes.

Art Remedy Training Resource Guide
Key tools and concepts that support trauma-informed, participant-centered creative spaces.

Further Reading & Learning

Setting Norms and Commitments | Stanford Teaching Commons for Online Teaching
Building Inclusive Community | Stanford Teaching Commons for Online Teaching
The First Day of Class | Cornell’s Center for Teaching Innovation
Anti-Racist Art Teachers Resource Site
Teaching Art to People with Disabilities: Best Practices for Inclusive Workshops

COMMUNITY LIFE 🌱

Interested in more opportunities to get engaged at Path with Art?

Signup Genius Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Optional ways for Teaching Artists to engage more deeply in the PwA community, including Access Art, workshops, and special events.

Arts and Ideas Reading Club
A monthly virtual and in-person space where staff and volunteers gather to explore art, ideas, and conversation.

Garden Club
A volunteer-led project where art and gardening come together to cultivate a shared creative space.

Open Studio Signup
Sign up to facilitate or join in-person Open Studio; for virtual Open Studio, jam sessions, or open mic, email volunteer@pathwithart.org

What’s Coming Up? 📅

March 27–April 12 - Registration is open for Q2!
April 2 - Showcase at SAM, 5–7pm
April 2 - Visual art material order forms due to Alec
April 22 - TA + CM Spring Orientation, 4–5pm via zoom (rosters + connection emails sent out shortly before/after orientation)
May 4 - Quarter 2 Begins
May 23 - PwA Band at NW Folklife Festival
May 25 - PWA Singers at NW Folklife Festival
Week of June 22 - Quarter 2 ends

>> See also the 2026 Pay Dates <<

Media and learning 🎥

Internal Recordings
Winter Quarter 2026 CM/TA Orientation password: a?RWk0WB | Slides
An overview of Path with Art expectations and best practices for Creative Mentors and Teaching Artists.

Healing Together at Path with Art — Lindsey's Story
Lindsey shares how creativity, community, and belonging at Path with Art supported her healing journey.

Participant Artist, Michelle’s story | Interview & Poem
Michelle shares her journey through art, healing, and self-expression at Path with Art.

External Recommended Media
What is trauma? | Bessel van der Kolk
How trauma lives in the body and shapes how we experience the world.

Understanding Intergenerational Trauma
How trauma can pass across generations and affect families and communities.

For Calling the Spirit Back From Wandering the Earth in its Human Feet | Joy Harjo
A powerful poem inviting us to return to ourselves, our bodies, and the present moment.

Giving Artists With Disabilities a Space to Thrive
A short look at Creative Growth in Oakland, CA and how creative spaces can empower artists with disabilities and build inclusive communities.

Ballard Food Bank - a Hub for Hope
A look at how the Ballard Food Bank supports dignity, nourishment, and community connection.

Feedback 💬

Teaching Artists help shape this program! If you have ideas, suggestions, or resources that could support others, we’d love to hear from you. Email Emily general feedback at: emily@pathwithart.org or submit an end-of-class reflection online here.