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Become a Portfolio Development Mentor at Free Arts NYC!
ORGANIZATION: Free Arts NYC
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
Teen Arts Program: Portfolio Mentorship
Free Arts NYC empowers youth from underserved communities through art and mentoring programs to develop their creativity, confidence, and skills to succeed.
What is TAP- Portfolio Mentorship?
As a volunteer in the Portfolio Mentorship Program, you’ll have the opportunity to mold a young artist while developing your own skills as an artist and educator. During monthly sessions, you’ll guide your mentee through the technical and artistic process of creating a visual portfolio, practice interview and audition skills, while serving as a positive role model. By the end of the program, you will both have shared and strengthened your arts backgrounds and your mentee will have applied to an arts high school or college!
Time Commitment:
Pairs will meet twice a month for 2-3 hours from April-December (1 FANYC-led group workshop, 1 one-on-one meeting) *PLEASE NOTE: The 2022 program is planned to be a hybrid model of in person and virtual*
Approx. one additional hour each week communicating, creating lesson plans, and completing Free Arts NYC online evaluations or monthly phone calls
Attendance to H.S. Open Houses, Interviews & Auditions, where possible
As a Portfolio Mentor You Can Expect Free Arts to Provide:
Four hours of professional development trainings in Youth Development
Portfolio Mentorship manual (includes resources on pair bonding, goal setting, portfolio development, and interviewing / auditioning)
Dedicated Teen Arts Program staff support, including weekly online & individual monthly check-ins
Monthly lesson plan clinics with fellow volunteers and Free Arts NYC staff
Networking with other arts education professionals
Portfolio Mentor Responsibilities:
Utilizing Portfolio Mentorship manual and TAP Manager support, create a plan for all sessions that ensures teen's goals are met
Support mentee in improving their artistic skills, culminating with the creation and mounting of original portfolio pieces at our Annual Youth Showcase
Help mentee to develop interview / audition skills, as necessary
Portfolio Mentor Applicant Requirements:
BFA, MFA, or working knowledge of foundational art skills
Portfolio development experience
Minimum 1 year NYC residency
TAP Portfolio Mentor Application Process:
Complete Free Arts NYC’s Online Application , including a resume and portfolio of 3-5 pieces
- APPLICATION LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKQUUNNN1JL8d0z7LBSCq1Jkf-KJlviKA1ilLXA3PK9iZjLg/viewform
Interview with Free Arts Staff & reference check
Attend two required trainings (Youth Development; Program Logistics)
Background Check: Fingerprinting through Go Pass
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
For more information or to submit your application, please contact: volunteer@freeartsnyc.org, www.freeartsnyc.org
Priority Deadline: FEBRUARY 21st
Final Deadline, MARCH 1st
- APPLICATION LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKQUUNNN1JL8d0z7LBSCq1Jkf-KJlviKA1ilLXA3PK9iZjLg/viewform
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About Free Arts NYC
Location:
1431 Broadway - 8th Floor, New York, NY 10018, US
Mission Statement
Free Arts NYC provides under-served children and families with a unique combination of educational arts and mentoring programs that help them to foster the self-confidence and resiliency needed to realize their fullest potential.
Description
Free Arts NYC empowers underserved youth through arts and mentoring programs to develop their creativity, confidence, and skills to succeed. The organization is dedicated to leveling the playing field by providing access to high-quality, positive mentorship, grounded in transformative programming.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1431 Broadway, 7th FloorNew York, NY 10018
DATE POSTED
February 3, 2022
SKILLS
- Visual Arts
- Photography
- Exhibition Arts
- Curating
- Drawing
- Painting
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Meeting with your mentee twice a month for 1-3 hours per session
- Two mandatory trainings (Youth Development & Logistics Training)