Since 1999, Voice of the City has put the highest priority on helping artists teach. Artistic Director, Dawn Marie Galtieri guides artist through the basics of Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning and Classroom Management. This seven hour training gives artists the tools to teach a three-hour workshop or a 12 week class.  Through helping artists to teach, VOTC demonstrates its commitment to:

Through helping artists to teach, VOTC demonstrates its commitment to:

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curriculum Development

Explores the basics of deconstructing the area(s) of artistry and mastery, mapping overall goals, and envisioning final outcomes. 

lesson planning

Picking up off the CD, getting deeper into basic steps of planning, writing purpose statements and class objectives that align with overall goals. 

classroom management

Using ritual and other tools to help minimize classroom chaos and empower artist/teachers to guide energy flow and allow for daily discovery. 

As a multi-arts alliance, VOICE OF THE CITY unites the finest Chicago artists with each other and with the residents of Austin, Logan Square/Avondale and Roseland/Pullman -- connecting quality arts experiences to community.