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Arts and Entrepreneurship Program Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: ArtWorks for Milwaukee, Inc.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
The person in this position works with our ArtWorks for You entrepreneurship program, where a group of high school students are building their own creative business. The high school interns create their own line of products, build their brand, develop both online and brick-and-mortar stores, and sell their products directly to the public at community events. Your role would be to work directly with the small group of students and the professional lead artist in supporting this initiative.
Visual arts experience is required.
The program volunteer plays an important role in ArtWorks' programming by supporting ArtWorks' staff and Lead Artist with organizational tasks while also interacting and serving as a role model for youth interns. The program volunteer?s involvement spans the preparation, execution and evaluation of the art program. Both formal and on-the-job trainings are offered to the program volunteer. A more detailed volunteer duties description is available. Please note that Program Volunteer duties may be tailored to fit a volunteer's skill set and goals.
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About ArtWorks for Milwaukee, Inc.
Location:
207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 600, Milwaukee, WI 53202, US
Mission Statement
MISSION: Strengthening Milwaukee's workforce through art internships that help teens develop career skills.
Description
2021 marks ArtWorks' 20th anniversary of providing teens with paid, skill-building internships in the arts. Over 1,400 high school students have completed Artworks ’ internships during this time. Each year, ArtWorks ’ interns work on murals, videos, and other projects which strengthen their confidence and work ethic, and provide outlets for positive creative expression. These projects also contribute to the quality of life in our community with the addition of public art and positive perceptions of the city ’ s youth. ArtWorks is often a student ’ s first job experience and gives them a safe and nurturing space to learn, test, and develop skills that are critical to today ’ s workforce: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, innovation, problem solving, and creativity.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
207 E Buffalo St, Suite 600Milwaukee, WI 53202
DATE POSTED
January 10, 2019
SKILLS
- Photography
- Drawing
- Painting
- Business Development
- Professional Development
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers can serve anytime between 4:00 & 7:30pm