What is ArtWorks?
ArtWorks is the only arts-based job training program for Northeast Ohio high school students that is designed to provide training in the arts while developing skills for the workplace. For several weeks each summer, ArtWorks apprentices create visual and performing art and learn workforce skills.
Through ArtWorks, students learn how to work cooperatively, professionally, and responsibly while earning a wage. The on-going interactions with professionals create mentoring relationships for the apprentices, who learn essential, 21st Century skills that are transferable to any future workplace.
 For six hours a day, five days a week, ArtWorks apprentices create exciting work in theater, dance, music, photography and visual arts while learning professionalism and responsibility. In addition to creating art, apprentices host performances and exhibitions of their work that are enjoyed by the entire community, and work with their Teaching Artist to develop a professional portfolio.
Several times throughout the program, guest speakers from the business, arts, and civic community speak with the apprentices about their own careers and the various ways that arts skills and creativity are valued in business settings.
Additionally, ArtWorks provides apprentices and their parents with workshops about the college application and financial aid processes.
 ArtWorks provides participants with:
- Hands-on skills in a chosen art discipline
- Valuable job training that will benefit you in any career
- Opportunities to showcase your work in public performances and exhibitions
- Access to representatives from the business, cultural and civic communities who inspire students with real stories of how the arts have made a difference in their professional and personal lives
- Resources for navigating the college admissions and financial aid processes
- A professional portfolio that can be used in future college and work applications
- Hourly pay
STUDENTS – Apply Here
Any high school student entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade may apply. Graduating seniors are ineligible. No prior arts experience is necessary. We are simply looking for people who are interested in the arts and would like to learn job skills. Students must submit an application on time and be interviewed to be considered for the program. Applications are due by Friday, March 20, 2009 at 4:00PM.
 Interested applicants should be available to work the full six-week period, June 17- July 30, Monday through Friday from 9:30AM - 4:00PM. Some Saturdays and evenings are required for performances/exhibits. Interested applicants should be available to work the full six-week period. The program will take place mostly outdoors, under tents in University Circle, Cleveland. Transportation is not provided by Young Audiences; however, limited free parking will be available for artists and apprentices.
TO APPLY:
- Complete the ArtWorks Apprentice Application Form - Complete the form now online or Download a PDF to print and mail.
- If you are completing the online version of the application, you must download and print this signature form for your parent or guardian to sign and return to the Young Audiences office.
- Have your teacher, guidance counselor, or principal submit a letter of recommendation to the Young Audiences Office.
All of your application materials must be received at Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio, 13110 Shaker Square, Suite C203, Cleveland, OH 44120-2313, no later than 4:00PM, March 20 2009. Please call 216-561-5005 if you have trouble downloading or submitting the application.
ARTISTS – Apply Here
Are you a professional artist who enjoys working with high school students in a mentorship/role model capacity? Do you know what it takes to become a professional in the workforce? Artist applications are now available and are due no later than 4:00PM on Thursday, February 12, 2009. For more information contact Young Audiences at 216-561-5005 or info@yaneo.org.
Click here to download the Artist Application.
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