Therapeutic Arts Instructor (Contract)
/Job Title:
Therapeutic Arts Instructor (Contract)
Organization:
The Reach Gallery Museum
Deadline:
Jul. 5, 2026
Organization Description:
The mission of The Reach is to be the center of cultural and creative innovation in the Fraser Valley. We are committed to preserving and sharing the stories of our rich and diverse cultural heritage and showcasing the best in the visual arts from both inside and outside our community.
Vision
The Reach is a gathering place that fosters intercultural and intergenerational exchanges in an environment of mutual respect and understanding.
Who We Are
The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford is a not-for-profit organization community museum and a contemporary art gallery, The Reach has established itself as a centre for curatorial excellence and engaging public programming in the Fraser Valley.
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Job Description:
The Reach Gallery Museum is seeking a compassionate, creative, and experienced Therapeutic Arts Instructor to deliver offsite arts-based programming for partner agencies supporting unpaid caregivers aged 55+.
This role is ideal for an artist-facilitator who can create meaningful, inclusive, and empowering creative experiences that support emotional expression, social connection, and personal agency.
Program Overview
Your Creative Reach offers therapeutic arts sessions designed to support older adult caregivers through creative exploration. the program supports a six-session series at offsite locations. Sessions will follow a multi-week curriculum centered around a unifying project or theme (e.g., a collaborative book, community artwork, or performance).
The program emphasizes:
• Creative exploration and self-expression
• Collective healing and social connection
• Participant agency, choice, and self-direction
• A balance of gentle structure and flexibility
Responsibilities:
• Work with Therapeutic Arts Coordinator to design and facilitate engaging, therapeutic arts sessions for older adult caregivers
• Develop a cohesive multi-session curriculum built around a central project or theme
• Introduce accessible materials or techniques, with an emphasis on processes that challenge expectations beyond traditional drawing/painting
• Build strong relationships with partner organizations and participants
Qualifications:
• Experience in arts facilitation, art therapy, or therapeutic arts practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in community settings
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and support a flexible program environment
• Must have reliable transportation
Assets
• Experience working with older adults and/or caregivers is an asset
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed and participant-centered approaches
• Demonstrated ability to create inclusive, culturally responsive programming
How to Apply:
Please email the following to Kevin Orlosky, Therapeutic Arts Coordinator, korlosky@thereach.ca: Enter “Therapeutic Arts Instructor Application” as the subject line.
• A brief cover letter outlining your approach to therapeutic arts facilitation
• Resume or CV
• Examples of past programming (if available)
Remuneration:
• Casual Contract position (hours and duration to be determined)
• Must be available on Wednesdays
• Offsite delivery at partner agency locations
• Materials budget provided
• Mileage Reimbursement for travel
• $35/hr
• Begins Late August
