ACAA ART CLASSES at the
Unleash your creativity while making a real impact in the Pioneer Valley community.
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🎨 Express Yourself: Explore a wide variety of beginner and intermediate classes taught by talented ACAA artists.
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🍎 Help Your Neighbors: A portion of the net proceeds from every class goes directly to local food pantries helping families in need.
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🤝 Start Your Journey: No experience necessary. Thanks to the generosity of the Daily Grind we provide a welcoming space to learn, grow, have fun, and give back.
Call for Instructors – 2026–2027 Art Class Schedule
The ACAA Art Education Committee has developed the 2026–2027 class schedule, and we are now seeking instructors who are willing to share their knowledge, skills, and creativity with fellow artists.
Our class calendar is shown below. While several instructors have already volunteered, we are looking to complete our instructor lineup so it can be included on our website and in our promotional materials.
Classes may be offered at one of two skill levels:
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Beginner/Intermediate (B/I): Designed for artists who are new to the medium or wish to strengthen their basic skills.
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Intermediate/Advanced (I/A): Intended for artists with prior experience who are ready to build on existing techniques and explore more advanced concepts.
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If you have a technique, medium, or artistic skill you'd enjoy teaching, we encourage you to volunteer. Sharing your talents helps strengthen our creative community and provides valuable learning opportunities for fellow members.
We look forward to building another exciting year of art education together!
Call for Art Instructors – Fall, Winter & Spring Classes
In addition to the classes already planned for the fall, our recent member survey identified the following topics as the highest priorities for our Winter and Spring schedule. We are currently seeking instructors to teach these popular classes:
High-Priority Classes
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Intermediate/Advanced Acrylic Painting
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Beginner/Intermediate Watercolor
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Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor
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Beginner/Intermediate Pastels
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Intermediate/Advanced Pastels
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Colored Pencils
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Decoupage
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Acrylic Pour
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Art Printing
We also welcome instructors interested in teaching other topics that members requested, including:
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Alcohol Inks
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Drawing
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Book Binding
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Matting & Framing
Have another creative idea? We'd love to hear it! We are open to a variety of art projects and techniques, provided the class can be completed within a 3-hour session.
Instructor Information
Classes are held:
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Saturdays
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10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
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The Daily Grind, Southwick
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Includes an optional 30-minute lunch break
Instructor Benefits
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$100 honorarium per class session
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One to two assistants will help with setup, cleanup, and classroom support
What You'll Need to Provide
Once your class has been accepted, we'll ask you to submit the following so we can promote it on the ACAA website:
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A photo of the completed project (or a representative example if each project will vary)
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A brief class description
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A supply list for participants (ACAA provides many basic classroom supplies, including table covers, water cups, foam palettes, and brushes.)
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A short instructor biography (optional)
How to Apply
Instructor selections are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Returning instructors are encouraged to update or expand previous projects to provide a fresh experience for returning students.
If you are interested, please email info@agawamarts.com as soon as possible with:
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Your name
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Email address and phone number
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The class topic you would like to teach
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Your preferred teaching date(s)
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An image of your artwork that represents the medium or technique you wish to teach
Selected instructors will receive a confirmation email followed by an instructor agreement.
Thank you for sharing your talent and helping fellow artists learn, create, and grow.
ACAA Art Education Committee