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The Visiting Artists Program intends to diversify our programming, bring more artistic role models into our orbit, and show teens how many paths of adulthood are open to them. We hope these working artists reveal to our campers how many creative, supportive communities they can find worldwide.
As part of this program, accomplished artists who are respected in their trades spend several days at OTC instructing, inspiring, and infusing our campers with new perspectives from a professional’s point of view. Our Visiting Artists have included comedians, lighting designers, textile designers, chefs, musicians, choreographers, and costume designers, to name a few.
Odyssey Teen Camp's mission is to provide a safe and welcoming space where teenagers are accepted, embraced, and celebrated for being exactly who they are. OTC is a non-profit residential summer camp that endeavors to provide LGBTQ teens and their allies with profound self-love, a deep sense of community, and the knowledge that a bright future is possible.
OTC is about helping teens build confidence and self-love through community building and collaborative projects. We look for artists interested in fostering self-expression, connection, and community building.
Provided by OTC:
- One paid position $1000/week stipend - all other artists are volunteers.
- Lodging in one of our yurt tents + 3 meals per day in our dining hall.
- Free time spent on our 400 acres in the Berkshire Mountains and our beautiful waterfront.
- An amazing opportunity for connection and exchange between the resident artist and campers.
As of April 1st, we are still accepting summer 2025 applications for visiting artists.
Schedule of a Visiting Artist:
Visiting Artists will teach three activity periods per day. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy our lake (swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking), hiking trails, or explore around The Berkshires. Artists are also invited to participate in camp activities as much as they like.
If your class culminates in a big performance, that will most likely take place during Friday's Evening Activity (8pm-10pm).
