Lowell National Historical Park is in search of Lowell creators to help present our artistic Connect, Create, Discover workshops. Share your story, show off your artistry and craft, and teach others while giving them a chance to try something new.
Work with park staff to host a creative workshop that explores culture, community, and creativity in Lowell. Workshops are expected to last 2-hours and will be hosted in Boarding House Park (40 French Street) with other locations available. They will be scheduled on weekends throughout the year.
Connect, Create, Discover workshops will highlight the stories and artistry of the many communities that make up Lowell and shine a light on the many creators and culture bearers that make this city their home. The workshops will allow participants the chance to experience and try different types of art that they may have never been exposed to before.
The program is broadly inclusive of all people with a special focus on new and underrepresented voices. Lowell NHP places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Park and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.
Previously known as the ‘Art in the Park’ program, we are expanding this to be a collaborative workshop that highlights how different artforms and cultures can be combined in new and exciting ways. This could be different styles of dance, combining the “weaving” techniques of beading and loom weaving, or exploring how both watercolor and needle felting have different ways of blending colors together. These workshops can be collaborative with other artists or can dive into the connection of art and culture with a single instructor.
A stipend will be given to instructors for presenting a workshop.
All applications will be considered and reviewed by park staff. Applications will be judged based on the connection to Lowell National Historical Park themes of community and culture and the diversity of creative forms.
Applications will be selected on a rolling basis, with workshops scheduled quarterly. Those that are not selected initially may be considered for later dates.
Deadline for Late Summer/Fall Applications: August 15th
If you are interested in sharing your story and artform, please e-mail us to let us know you're interested. Feel free to include the following information or you can share with us once we've reached out.
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Name:
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Phone Number:
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Email Address:
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How do you express yourself? List the art form(s) that you use.
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What is your connection to Lowell? How does your art connect you with your community or culture? How does your art connect to the Lowell National Historical Park themes of Culture and Community?
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Why are you interested in presenting or instructing a group? Provide a brief description of your experience as an instructor (no prior experience necessary).
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What have you created? Please share photos, links, or videos of your art or performance(s).
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Do you want to collaborate? Let us know if you have another creative or artist or art form that you would like to collaborate with for a workshop.
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Anything else? Please provide any other information or context that may be helpful.
