We invite you to refer to the BareBones Statement of Intentions before considering applying to BareBones. Black people, Indigenous people, people of the global majority, transgender people, and people with disabilities will be prioritized.
Description
BareBones Productions is seeking to hire several Teaching Artists and Teaching Artist Interns for the 2026 Halloween Extravaganza who will work individually and collaboratively with BareBones Co-Directors, artistic/production staff, and community members from end of August, through September and October, and into the beginning of November 2026. Teaching Artists & Interns will work with these communities to create a public performance/ritual related to grief, death, ancestors, loss, and remembering, to be performed over 4 evenings around the date of Halloween. Performances will be located in Powderhorn Park at 3400 15th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN.
Qualifications
- Experience teaching, guiding, supporting, and managing a wide variety of community members, including folks of various ages, races, cultures, genders, family structures, abilities, spiritual beliefs, and who speak a variety of languages
- Strong puppetry, theater, performance, and/or visual art skills
- Experience creating large-scale outdoor visual and performance art pieces
- Willingness to learn, self-reflect, and grow in the areas of equity, inclusion, and anti-bias
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Applicants for Teaching Artist Intern positions may have a lesser amount of experience and be interested in growing their skills in all areas
Must Work/Attend
- August 27: paid orientation meeting (aka “BareBones Buildup”). Collaborate with the 2026 Team to create protocols to address interpersonal dynamics, safety, workload fairness, communication, & organization.
- September- October:
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- Artistic staff Storyboarding, Community Storyboarding, Build Site move, and Build Kick-Off.
- Build sessions: Saturday afternoons and 2 weekday evenings per week.
- Rehearsals: Sunday afternoons.
- Additional meetings as scheduled by the Co-Directors, Artistic Team, and Production Team, per protocols developed at BareBones Buildup.
- Four educational workshops provided to the community by the BareBones Board, typically held within rehearsal time.
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Responsibilities
- Teach, guide, and support a wide range of community members to grow as puppet artists/builders/performers and expand their artistic confidence and skill sets
- Collaborate with Directors/Facilitators, BareBones staff/artists, and volunteers/community to create a 45-60 minute performance including puppetry, music, fire, and stilting
- Prioritize the physical and emotional safety of every participant
- Participate in digital communication (email, text, phone) promptly
- Participate in a variety of clean-up activities and final wrap-up survey after November 4, 2026
- Applicants for Teaching Artist Interns will collaborate with more experienced artists and work in a supportive role
- As this is a temporary, independent contractor position, candidates are required to have access to materials and technologies necessary for the job
Terms
| Location | Twin Cities Metro, Minnesota |
| Type | Independent contractor, temporary |
| Category | Art and Art Admin |
| Apply By | June 8, 2026 |
| Hiring Date | Approx. June 2026 |
| Job Dates | August 1 to November 15, 2026 |
| Stipend | Teaching Artist $2000 / Intern $250 |
| BareBones BuildUp Attendance Stipend | $100 |
The BareBones Board/Hiring Committee wishes that we could pay more. We recognize compensation is more like symbolic appreciation rather than a livable wage. This show would not be possible without many people's in-kind donations (love hours). In addition to the listed stipend, BareBones provides all staff with snacks or meals at most meetings, builds, and rehearsals, and access to request small funds for basic needs if needed to fully participate in BareBones duties.
Please Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
How to Apply
Please apply via the BareBones job application Google form, by June 8, 2026. Any applications sent via other methods will not be reviewed. Email [email protected] with any questions.