Earn a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution. In order to teach any subject, a bachelor's degree is required. To become an art teacher, this degree ideally will be in fine arts, studio arts or a specific field of art.
Enroll in a teacher accreditation program at a four-year university to receive the proper training for a teacher's license. Accreditation programs teach aspiring teachers to work with school-age children in an art classroom setting. An internship most likely will need to be completed in this program.
Pass an accredited teacher's license test to be legally qualified to teach. Make sure that the test is accredited by your state's Department of Education and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Continue to develop your artistic talent so that you can apply your knowledge to examples in the classroom. Doing so will give you the credibility that your students will expect to see from you in class.
A teacher's certification may not be valid in all states. Check with your state's Department of Education to find out. Also, teaching at the college level requires at least a master's degree.