Summer Arts Fellow

Purpose: To provide exceptional secondary students familiarity with the local arts community and to further develop their artistic skill and vision before they enter advanced arts education. Free opportunity Available for students interested in Ceramics, Drawing or Painting Timeframe: Twelve tailored offerings from June to August Program descriptionEligibility Highschool Freshman, Sophomore or Junior Teacher recommendations Portfolio submission – Digital Interview and portfolio review Process Gathering materials related to the intern’s area of study Individualized collaboration with an art instructor to define personal goals Mentored experiences for developing techniques inherent to the intern’s craft Visiting studios where artists practice in the intern’s medium Preparation for how to submit, obtain and stage their own work in a public venue Knowing the application process Finalizing projects for submission Preparing for the display of one’s work Hanging and/or placing the show Goals Expand knowledge and skills within a selected medium Enhance their work ethic through independent study and goal setting Develop critical thinking about art and how it affects the community Learn comparative evaluation by contrasting earlier