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Qualifications:

Strong artistic skills and a background in community organizing or advocacy., Experience in civic engagement, leadership development, or issue advocacy is preferred., Ability to create impactful messaging and understand civic processes., A commitment to social justice issues such as Democracy Reform, Climate Justice, and Gender Justice..

Key responsibilities:

Create impactful works that connect communities across Texas through art.

Participate in hands-on projects and collaborate with mentors to develop artistic and professional skills.

Lead high-impact projects and respond to real-time events in a newsroom-inspired environment.

Craft art that resonates with audiences and drives conversations on pressing civic and social issues.

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About MOVE Texas

Who We Are

MOVE (Mobilize, Organize, Vote, Empower) Texas innovates democracy for our generation. We work daily to build a more just and representative future that empowers inspiring new leaders to keep making Texas better. Our vision is to build the political power of young people to transform democracy in Texas and beyond. While we are known as MOVE Texas, we are comprised of two organizations.

MOVE Texas Action Fund (501(c)(4) is the political arm of MOVE Texas, an organization dedicated to building the political power of young people in underrepresented communities through civic engagement, leadership development, and issue advocacy.

MOVE Texas Civic Fund (501(c)(3) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, grassroots organization building power in underrepresented youth communities through civic education, leadership development, and issue advocacy.

MOVE Texas operates throughout Texas and primarily in San Antonio, Laredo, Seguin, San Marcos, Austin, Houston, College Station, Fort Worth, Denton, and Dallas. We plan to continue growing and serving other cities and counties beyond these areas.

Our Values & Commitments

We are an organization that leads from our values of People First, Equity, Imagination & Action, Sustainability, & Community Focus. We are dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce that fosters personal and professional development opportunities. We provide a collaborative and supportive environment built upon our fundamental core principles, where each employee is valued.

Job Summary

The MOVE Texas Artists in Residence Program is a year-long cultural organizing program for junior and senior artists to create impactful works connecting communities across Texas. This program fosters a supportive community of artists who contribute to communications, campaigns, and projects that advocate for Democracy Reform, Climate Justice, and Gender Justice. Through this network, artists infuse culture, creativity, and joy into youth civic engagement while building portfolios that amplify the voices of young Texans.

Junior Artists in Residence

In the Junior Artist track, designed for new and emerging artists, you’ll follow a comprehensive learning path that builds not only your artistic and professional skills but also your confidence as a community organizer and advocate. With a thoughtfully structured syllabus, hands-on projects, and the guidance of dedicated mentors, you’ll grow your artistic voice while learning how to channel your creativity into meaningful civic engagement. This track offers a foundation in essential skills—from crafting impactful messaging to understanding civic processes—empowering you to use your art to inspire and mobilize others. You'll emerge as a stronger artist and organizer ready to make a real impact on the issues that matter to Texas communities.

Senior Artists in Residence

The Senior Artist track is designed for artists with a previous foundation in organizing or artistic leadership, providing the opportunity to lead high-impact projects within a newsroom-inspired editorial framework. Responding to real-time events, you’ll be entrusted with the autonomy to create bold, urgent work that drives action and aligns with our organizational brand. With editorial oversight and critical feedback, you’ll refine your ability to craft art that resonates and demands attention and action on Texas’s most pressing civic and social issues. This track is designed to sharpen your skills in both artistic practice and strategic communications, empowering you to create work that drives conversations, influences policy, and advances the fight for justice across the state.

📬 To nominate a candidate for the Artists in Residence Program please visit the following link.

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