Balancing Artistic Careers: Art Education and Studio Practice
The primary focus of the M.A. in Studio Practice for Art Educators (Hybrid) is to help active art educators develop their artistic practice, while considering it in relation to their careers in art education. This program pushes students to devote time to their art practice and gives them the structure they need to further their artwork. Support comes from expert faculty, peer feedback, and in-person residencies in our communal art studios.
The program also supports student careers in art by teaching them how to document and present their work, create an artist statement, search for exhibition opportunities, and more. Our Summer Residencies are similar to an artist-in-residence experience, providing a creative, supportive atmosphere within a tight knit community.
Our students are also given the tools necessary to fully embrace their careers as professional artists.
Careers in Art Education: Envision Your Future as an Art Educator
Art teachers/educators can work in several settings, including
- P-12 schools
- Colleges and universities
- Museums
- Community centers
- Youth programs
- Healthcare centers
I strongly believe that maintaining an art practice is important to my work as an educator. After going through some difficult pandemic years as a teacher, I wanted to take the time to focus more on my own art.
Jeni Crone Griffin, M.A. in Studio Practice for Art Educators (Hybrid), Teachers College, Columbia University
Salaries for art teachers have increased by 38.7% over the past three years, according to Lightcast, a workforce data analysis company. In the state of New York, the current median salary for an art teacher is $70,435, with typical salaries ranging from $58,329 to $98,280.
The M.A. in Studio Practice for Art Educators (Hybrid) can help art educators thrive in these and other environments.
According to employment statistics, art education careers and jobs are in highest demand in the following states:
- California
- Texas
- Massachusetts
- North Carolina
- New York
Please note that while the M.A. in Studio Practice for Art Educators (Hybrid) helps students develop as studio artists and delve into the future of art education by experiencing online learning, it does not provide a designated path to teaching certification.
However, it’s important to note that graduates who already hold NYS initial certification and who meet other requirements for a professional certification may use this master’s degree to apply for professional certification on their own. Those interested in teaching in New York State should review the NYS Professional Certification Visual Artist requirements. Out-of-state applicants should check with their Department of Education.