Visual Artist-in-Residence (Contracted Position)

Hennepin Healthcare – Inspire Arts Program
Position Overview: Hennepin Healthcare’s Inspire Arts Program is seeking a part‑time, contracted Artist‑in‑Residence to create meaningful visual art experiences with patients in our Pediatrics and Palliative Care units. This role centers on using art making as a supportive intervention, offering positive distraction, reducing stress, and helping patients tap into their own creativity during hospitalization.

The Artist‑in‑Residence works directly with children, teens, and adults at the bedside, adapting to each patient’s interests, abilities, and energy level. Rather than following a set curriculum, the artist brings flexibility, presence, and compassion to each interaction.

The role includes leading monthly drop‑in art workshops for employees and, at times, facilitating collaborative art projects or workshops with hospital departments. The Artist‑in‑Residence also contributes to other Inspire Arts initiatives when support is needed.

Qualifications & Experience

At least two years of experience teaching art to children and adolescents

An active studio practice and ongoing engagement in their own creative work

Ability to lead activities in multiple practical, bedside‑friendly mediums (e.g., drawing, painting, zines, printmaking)

Comfort working with children and adults of diverse backgrounds, with sensitivity to cultural values and gender differences

A considerate, compassionate approach and strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently with solid time‑management and organizational skills

Flexibility, a positive outlook, and a genuine heart for this work

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Details

Contracted position: 15 hours per week, 48 weeks per year

10 hours in Pediatrics

5 hours in Palliative Care

Compensation: $31 per hour (includes workshop facilitation and prep time)

Schedule: Weekday mornings to early afternoons

Funding: Fully supported by philanthropy through the Hennepin Healthcare Foundation

Team Integration

Collaborate with a second artist-in-residence who engages patients and families in visual art activities

Contribute to a vibrant, interdisciplinary arts-in-healthcare team committed to enhancing patient experience and emotional well-being

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