contact

Our galleries are staffed by volunteers that are scheduled monthly by our Gallery Associate We do our best to ensure that volunteers arrive at the appointed hours to keep our galleries open. If you are interested in helping as a volunteer, please call the office and speak with our Gallery Associate, Tina Boyson, to be put on our list.

Employment Opportunities

Youth Visual Arts Instructors Wanted

The West Hartford Art League is seeking creative and enthusiastic youth instructors to teach visual arts classes and workshops for children and teens (ages 5 to 16). We are interested in instructors with experience in areas such as drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking, fiber arts, or other visual arts disciplines. Please note: We are not currently seeking pottery instructors. This is an independent contractor position that can start in the Winter or Spring session 2027.

Interested? Please email the following to director@whal.org:

• Resume/CV

• 3 samples of your work

• A brief class or workshop proposal

• The days of the week and times you are available to teach

Location

directions

The West Hartford Art League Saltbox and Clubhouse Gallery are located at 37 Buena Vista Road, in West Hartford.

We are easily accessed from Interstate 84 east or west.

Take exit 43 off of Rt. 84 (Park Road, West Hartford). Take a left off the exit onto Park Road. Continue straight on this road, it will cross South Main St. and turn into Sedgwick. 

Continue straight on Sedgwick. As it starts to curve to the right, it will turn into Mountain Road.

On your left will be our Schoolhouse Building at 87 Mountain Road, where we hold studio classes.

Take a left before the Schoolhouse onto Buena Vista Road.

Drive down Buena Vista Road and on the left, you will see a large paintbrush and palette sign, across the street from Solomon Schecter School. Turn left into our parking lot.

The Saltbox Gallery and our offices are located on your right.

Drive up the hill to reach the The Clubhouse Gallery and classrooms.