Masters Program Application

Apply To Become An Elev8 Arts Master

Elev8 Arts is building a creative community in Colorado Springs where experienced artists, makers, craftspeople, and mentors can pass their skills to the next generation. If you have spent years learning a craft, refining a process, solving problems, and creating with your hands or your mind, this is where that knowledge can keep moving.

The masters program is designed for people who want more than a title. It is for people who want purpose, connection, and the opportunity to help shape a stronger arts community in Knob Hill and across Colorado Springs.

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Experienced artists and makers
Mentorship and teaching
Purpose-driven community
Colorado Springs arts leadership
Intergenerational creative impact

Who This Application Is For

This application is for people with real experience who want to teach, mentor, guide, demonstrate, or help shape the creative culture at Elev8 Arts.

Artists With Deep Experience

Stained glass, fused glass, painting, woodworking, sculpture, fiber arts, music, writing, and more.

Mentors And Teachers

People who enjoy helping others grow, whether through classes, demonstrations, or one-on-one guidance.

Older Adults With Wisdom To Share

People whose knowledge should not disappear just because the world moves too fast and forgets what matters.

People Who Want Purpose

Applicants who want to be part of something bigger than themselves and help build a stronger local arts future.

What We Want To Learn From You

This application helps us understand your background, your skills, your teaching or mentoring fit, and how you might best plug into Elev8 Arts.

Your Experience

  • Your main craft, trade, or creative focus
  • How many years you have spent doing it
  • Any teaching, mentoring, or leadership background

Your Fit

  • What you would like to do through the masters program
  • Who you feel comfortable working with
  • What type of creative environment suits you best

Your Mission Alignment

  • Why Elev8 Arts matters to you
  • What you want to pass to the next generation
  • How you help build a strong community
Important: This is not a generic volunteer intake. We take this role seriously because your experience matters. We want applicants who care about quality, community, and helping art stay alive in Colorado Springs.

Masters Program Application Form

Fill out the form below so we can learn more about your experience, what you would like to teach or share, and how you could become part of the Elev8 Arts masters program.

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Are you currently located near Colorado Springs and able to participate in person?
What creative skills, art forms, trades, or areas of experience do you have?
Have you ever taught, mentored, coached, or led others before?
What would you most like to do through the masters program?
What age groups would you feel comfortable working with?
What type of setting do you feel most comfortable in?
How often would you ideally like to be involved?
What days are you generally available?
What times are you generally available?
Are you interested in a flexible role, a regular teaching role, or either?
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Are you comfortable speaking in front of a group?
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How did you hear about the Elev8 Arts masters program?
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I understand this application is for consideration in the Elev8 Arts masters program and does not guarantee placement. If selected to move forward, I may be contacted for a conversation, reference check, and next steps.
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What Happens After You Apply

We review applications carefully so we can find the right fit for both the applicant and Elev8 Arts.

1 Application ReviewWe review your background, experience, interests, and the role you may be able to play in the program.

2 Follow-Up ConversationIf it looks like a strong fit, we may reach out to talk more about your experience, availability, and teaching style.

3 Program Placement

We work to find the best role, whether that means classes, demonstrations, mentorship, events, or another creative contribution.