ArtsWork NEWS
New ArtsWorks ARTISTS Announced! The artists for ArtsWork 2010 have been selected!
Soli Hughes −
"The Complete World of Music" (location TBD)
Zaraawar Mistry −
Comprehensive Theater (writing, performing, lights, sound, music and sets at Dreamland Arts in St. Paul)
Gita Ghei −
Copper Art Fabrication (visual art, this program will take place at the College of Visual Arts at Western and Selby Avenues in St. Paul)
Roger Cummings −
Screen printing/fabric design (Apprentice positions are limited to youth who are served through a partnership with Kulture Klub Collaborative.)
ArtsWork applicants need to complete an application and return it by March 31, 2010.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION Interviews for ArtsWork positions will take place in April during these dates and times:
• Thursday, April 15, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• Friday, April 16, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday, April 17, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
You DO need to interview in order to be hired. Interviews are offered on a first come-first served basis. You only need to attend one day, and you can interview for as many groups as you'd like. *IF you plan to interview for more than one art form, PLEASE bring a copy of your cover letter, resume and letter of recommendation to LEAVE WITH EACH ARTIST!
Please bring to your interview*:
A Coverletter
A Resume
A Letter of Recommendation
TWO copies of identification - at least one with a current picture of you!
Your portfolio and whatever you may need to audition
A complete brochure is available in the right hand column for you to print out and reference! *:~:*}♫{*:~:*}♪{*:~:*}♫{*:~:*
What is ArtsWork?
ArtsWork is a youth employment program for young ages 14-21 persons in the Twin Cities. ArtsWork will run from June 21 July 30, 2010.
Youth are employed and work in groups of 10 as Apprentices under the direction of a Mentor Artist. Sites are based throughout the Twin Cities, depending on the artist and the art form.
Guiding each apprentice artist's discovery of new artistic abilities is an objective for ArtsWork. Equally important for each apprentice are new opportunities to:
• earn money while learning job skills such as time-management and teamwork
• learn and practice a new arts skill
• meet new people Who helps support ArtsWork?
We ALWAYS need your help in making ArtsWork happen! ArtsWork is sponsored by a number of Twin Cities corporations and by individual donors to COMPAS. Dollars raised from the sale of completed ArtsWork projects also help support the program. | | Notes About ArtsWork
Program Hours (music/theater):
9:30 am-2:30 pm
Monday-Friday
(some hour changes will take place for final performances) Exception!!
The copper art fabrication program will run 9:30 am-2:15 pm Monday-Thursday, and 9:00 am-12:00 pm on Fridays.
Most youth will be paid $7.00/hour or slightly more.
__________________________ How can you help ArtsWork?
• Contribute to COMPAS • Ask your business to become an ArtsWork sponsor
• Corporate Sponsorship Benefits»
• Recommend that your aspiring young artist apply for an Apprentice Artist position
• Encourage teachers and counselors to talk about ArtsWork opportunities
• Buy a piece of ArtsWork art
THE CANVAS
Another way to get involved in the arts scene is to check out The Canvas youth arts recreation center.
The Canvas is located at 1610 Hubbard Avenue in St. Paul - right off Snelling Avenue across from Hamline University.
For more information, contact Kyle Myhre at kyle@compas.org. |
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