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Mural Arts Program Internship

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ORGANIZATION: Green Star Movement

  • 10 people are interested
Burr Elementary

Green Star Movement is seeking visual artists for our Public Mural Arts Program Internships. Interns work under the supervision of Green Star staff to provide assistance with our programs. In addition to refining their mosaic, sculpture, and painting techniques, interns gain valuable experience in a leadership role and develop both communication and problem-solving skills.

By the end of the internship, interns will:

  • Understand how Green Star Movement fulfills its mission to inspire students and community members through the creation of public art
  • Know the design and execution processes for creating a bricolage mosaic
  • Gain skills in the fundamentals of bricolage mosaic (tiling, grouting, mirror-cutting, sculpture, mixing/coloring mortar, etc.)
  • Develop relationship-building skills with youth
  • Be able to teach/lead a small group of students or volunteers in tasks and activities
  • Be able to give positive constructive feedback to youth and volunteers
  • Be able to prepare the work site for the day's tasks and conduct clean up

Requirements: Interns must commit to 16-18 hours per week for at least 8 weeks; be 18 years or older; have a passion for visual arts; feel comfortable working with youth; and have a strong work ethic.




To Apply:
Visit www.greenstarmovement.org/internships

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About Green Star Movement

Location:

1200 w. 35th st, chicago, IL 60609, US

Mission Statement

Green Star Movement inspires students and community members through the creation of public art. This interactive process builds teamwork and self esteem in the participants and revitalizes urban neighborhoods.

Description

Since our founding in 2005, Green Star Movement has provided nearly 6000 students with mural arts programming and successfully transformed the interiors and exteriors of over 60 public spaces, including schools, parks, community centers, and thoroughfares.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Children & Youth
Community
Arts & Culture, Children & Youth, Community

WHEN

Wed May 01, 2019 - Sun Jun 30, 2019
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

WHERE

ChicagoChicago, IL 60609

(41.80628,-87.64825)
 

SKILLS

  • Painting
  • Interior / Exterior Design
  • Visual Arts

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • minimum of 16 hours a week

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