Latino Arts Network, the Filipino Arts Network, the Arts
and Disabilities Network, the African Marketplace, and the
HeArtProject are thrilled to present…
http://forpd.
Spotlight on the Arts 2009!!!
PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIPS & ENRICHMENT WORKSHOPS
We will place you in an internship at an arts organization, such as a
museum, a theater or a dance company, based on your skills and
interests. You will participate in enrichment workshops on job
readiness, personal skills and advocacy training, and you will attend
cultural activities, field trips. Most importantly, you will work with
creative professionals and program staff eager to provide mentorship, at
a downtown non-profit visual and performing arts organization/
This program will run for a 4-week period from August 3 – 28, 2009.
You will work and attend workshops for 20 hours a week and earn a
stipend at the end of the summer of $400!
ELIGIBILITY:
· You must be between the ages of 16 –19 AND either still
in high school or just graduated AND have not yet started college.
· You must live in the City of Los Angeles.
· You must have an interest in the arts.
· You must submit a completed application, including a
recommendation letter, paren tal consent, and proof of income by JULY 3,
2009.
· You must be available to commit to working 20 hours/wk for 4
weeks.
· No concurrent employment in any other city funded program.
· Preference for low-income youth.
WHAT YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT THIS PROGRAM:
* "I found my passion and career for the future!" * "I
improved my social and communication skills." * "I loved this
program and enjoyed the workshops and field trips!" * "It
helped me build my self-confidence and the experience looks great on my
resume."
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION: Please contact
Nadia Cantuna or Angela Mooney-D'Arcy at (310) 998-5590 or by email
at Usercla@aol.
