HWHG Art Instructor

A little about us:

The Homer Watson House and Gallery is a not-for-profit gallery located in Kitchener with the mission to celebrate the legacy of Homer Watson, the first notable Canadian landscape painter, through the appreciation, enjoyment, and practice of the arts. We do this by offering public art programs for children, youth, adults, and seniors both in our gallery and around the community.  

Are you a local artist looking to share your skills?
Summer 2025 art program submissions now open!

Click here to fill out the form.

Frequently asked questions: 

• Compensation? Instructors for in-person classes & workshops are paid an hourly rate of $35/hr for instructional time. Virtual classes are split 50/50 in registration profit. 
• How does the schedule work? Please mention your availability & preferred dates in your submission form. Your classes will be scheduled based on the availability and dates you submit. 
• What are the age groups?  Adult (ages 14+), Childrens (ages 4-13), Family (ages 4+) 
• How long are the classes? Class length is determined by instructors but will be approved by the Program Coordinator. Typical class length ranges from 1-2 hrs. 
• How many projects are typically accomplished? It’s up to you. Typically, the younger the class, the more projects are made. Course content is determined by instructors. Please note the programs coordinator may request a course breakdown/outline detailing the learning goals for each class. 
• Course and material price? HWHG uses a standardized fee/rate to determine registration costs. Participants will purchase necessary materials and bring them to class. Our aim is to make art as accessible as possible. 
• Who handles the logistics? Homer Watson handles registration and customer correspondence. The instructor is responsible for sending the gallery reference photos for virtual classes and promotion, material lists. We will also request feedback from the participants afterwards. 
• Who handles the supplies? Participants purchase supplies/materials and bring them to class. If an instructor used specialty supplies or materials and would like to provide them for students HWHG will build materials costs into the registration fee. 

What we need from you: 

• Submit your proposal(s) and keep an eye on your email inbox! 
• Instructors will be contacted via email to confirm class dates & times in addition to other necessary details required for advertising your class. Once program details are confirmed instructors will receive their contract. 
• IMPORTANT NOTE: We require a background check in accordance with Ontario’s provincial laws. All staff and instructors working with the public require a criminal record check including Vulnerable Sector screening.  

 Homer Watson House and Gallery is committed to equity in all aspects of its operations. We encourage applications from indigenous people, persons with disabilities, ethnic or racial minorities, immigrants and refugees, Francophones, LGBTQI+ persons, women, and persons of all socio-economic walks of life. 

Have any questions? Please contact our Educations and Public Programs Coordinator via programs@homerwatson.on.ca 

Tanner Van Vliet 
Education and Public Programs Coordinator