Careers
Careers
Crooked Tree Arts Center offers a professional environment where creativity and community intersect. We collaborate with artists, inspire youth, and serve the public through programs that foster artistic expression and cultural enrichment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our mission of creating ways for people to connect, learn, and grow through the arts.
Explore current opportunities to be part of a dynamic arts organization serving Northern Michigan:
- Teaching Artist - Petoskey
We are currently accepting class/workshop proposals for Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey.
Please submit CV, including teaching experience, sample artwork, and indication of your preferred subjects.
Petoskey: grace@crookedtree.org
- Teaching Artist - Traverse City
We are currently accepting class/workshop proposals for Crooked Tree Arts Center - Traverse City.
Please submit CV, including teaching experience and brief description of proposed class or workshop.
Traverse City: tc@crookedtree.org
- Visual Arts and Gallery Operations Manager Crooked Tree Arts Center – Traverse City
As a primary steward of the visitor experience in CTAC’s gallery spaces, the Visual Arts and Gallery Operations Manager supports artists, volunteers, and community members through thoughtful exhibitions, engaging public programs, and meaningful opportunities to participate in the arts. The position leads the planning and execution of the Crooked Tree Arts Center Art Fair and Suttons Bay Art Festival, managing artist recruitment, jury processes, logistics, volunteer coordination, and event operations for events that collectively serve more than 200 artists each year.
For a full job description, click here
Interested applicants should submit the following materials:
- Cover letter outlining their experience and qualifications
- Resume
- Three references, including at least two professional references and one community reference.
Submit application materials to Kyle Warner at kyle@crookedtree.org. We will review applications on a rolling basis. For best consideration, please submit applications by November 25, 2026.
Crooked Tree Arts Center offers full-time employees generous paid time off, health insurance, retirement plans, discounted classes and programs, comp tickets to select performances, and countless ways to find creativity in your life!