The Community Art Collaborative (CAC) is a community arts-focused AmeriCorps program. Hosted at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) since 2004, CAC is grant funded by the Maryland Governor’s Office of Service and Volunteerism, and the Corporation for National and Community Service. The CAC program is based in Graduate Studies at MICA and is part of a larger National Service network of AmeriCorps programs throughout the country. In the CAC program, AmeriCorps members are matched with non-profit community organizations, museums, and schools around Baltimore City to serve year-long community arts residencies. The service of CAC member artists provides youth and adults the benefits of after-school and community-based arts experiences, supports youth social-emotional skill development through the arts, and strengthens neighborhoods through community art initiatives. CAC Members will develop social-emotional learning-based curricula, facilitate arts classes & workshops, assist in the evaluation of programs, and gain valuable professional experience in the community arts and non-profit fields. Members may also have the opportunity to develop special projects, plan community events, and support their partner organizations and communities in a myriad of ways. The CAC program is a great fit for someone who would like to: 1.) gain more hands-on experience and professional development for teaching art to youth and adults in community settings, 2.) become connected with a network of community-driven arts organizations and individuals in Baltimore, 3.) use their creative expertise to contribute to impactful community-based work in Baltimore City.
Member Duties : CAC Members will develop social-emotional learning-based curricula, facilitate arts classes & workshops, assist in the evaluation of programs, and gain valuable professional experience in the community arts and non-profit fields.
Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Education , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Youth Development , Team Work , Community Organization , Teaching/Tutoring , Fine Arts/Crafts , Education , Non-Profit Management .
AmeriCorps State / National
Community Art Collaborative
Minimum: None Maximum: None
Program Locations
MARYLAND Boston
From 07/17/2026 To 08/05/2026
