Opportunities
The HMong Batik Curriculum Project
Project Description:
The Hmong Museum and Ka Oskar Ly are launching the HMong Batik Curriculum Project. It is a ten month paid program to train under teaching artist facilitator Ka Oskar Ly in the development of the first facilitating and teaching curriculum on HMong Batik with Hmong Museum. Ly will create a “train the facilitator” curriculum, empowering apprentices to become skilled teaching artists as facilitators that preserve this vital folk art for future generations. Apprentices will work with Ly to develop, document, and pilot the curriculum for Hmong Batik workshops. Apprentices will gain experience working with HMong batik craft traditions with Hmong Museum and community members (youth to elders). Over the ten months, the Apprentices will dedicate themselves to learning and gaining hands-on experience with creating and teaching as facilitators of HMong batik that will preserve traditional Hmong Batik.
Important dates :
Below are the start and end dates of the program for fellow participants including significant dates:
Start date: August 1st, 2026
End date: May 1st, 2027
August - December 2026: Work closely with Ka Oskar Ly on contributing to the curriculum, modules, and lesson plans.
January - May 2027: Attend and support four HMong batik workshops, leading one of the workshops.
On average Apprentices will spend five to eight hours per month depending on the requirements of the project.
Will work together as a team to determine the schedule.
Must be available to meet on some evenings and weekends.
Availability for the August 5-7, 2026 remote team retreat is a plus, though we're flexible for the right candidate. Transportation and lodging will be provided.
Stipend: $2,000
The Hmong Museum seeks Three Apprentices to learn, train, and teach as facilitators of the HMong Batik Curriculum Project over the course of August 2026 to May 2027.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Click our Application for more information!
Photo by TJ Lor, courtesy of Ka Oskar Ly and RedGreen Rivers
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