During the upcoming academic year, WFIS will work with six schools to implement SNAP programming from September through May.  Schools will have eight-week SNAP sessions in the middle grades 6th-8th.  Each session will complete an art project inspired by the science topic the students will be studying.  Participating classes will receive six hours of in class instruction to complete a science inspired art project, a field trip to WFIS and a field trip to LaSalle University Art Museum. The applicant will be the second artist-scientist for the program, working with Institute educators and current artist-scientist to write and plan curriculum, deliver arts-based lessons, and guide the students in creating a culminating project. 

WFIS is looking for an artist-scientist whose work is influenced by the natural sciences and can teach about the connections between art and science. Applicant should have two years’ experience working with adolescents in a teaching role. Successful artist-scientists demonstrate exceptional flexibility and organizational skills to work cooperatively and operate independently to communicate with many partners.

The selected artist will receive a stipend.