I Am Art. I Am Change. Apprenticeship
*applications have now closed*
Elevated Thought is excited to announce the 2021 I am Art. I am Change. Apprenticeship. This apprenticeship aims to provide artistic and financial opportunities for youth to explore and expand their creative skills. Apprentices will gain experience through working closely with our Creative Mentors to build their professional skills and artistic and social entrepreneurship.
We are offering apprenticeships in the following tracks:
● Visual Arts (including painting, illustration, mural production, mixed media...)
● Photography + Digital Design (manual, digital, film, video, graphic design...)
● Creative Writing (poetry, spoken word performance, freestyle, essay, journalism...)
Apprenticeship Offerings:
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Apprentices start off at $13/hr for 12 hours per week with opportunities for
additional commission and project stipends.
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Full access to our art supplies, equipment, and workspace.
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Transportation will be provided (pickup from Lawrence High).
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Professional mentorship
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Lawrence High students will receive 5 credits through the internship program and/or meets the year-long art requirement.
Apprenticeship Timeline
We are following the news and local policies regarding COVID-19 and social distance closely and will be updating the timeline with more detailed dates, times, and locations when the safest options become clearer. For now, we anticipate hosting info sessions virtually.
February 2021 — Apprenticeship applications open
February to April 2021 — Virtual Apprenticeship Info Sessions + Application Support; applicants, parents, and teachers are welcomed
April 28, 2021 — Application submissions close
May 7, 2021 — Recommendation forms due
April to May 2021 — Interviews & application reviews
May 2021 — Apprentices are notified of application status
Early July 2021 —The 2020 Apprenticeship Cohort is publicly announced
Late August — Week of onboarding and Apprenticeship Prep with Elevated Thought Staff
Early September 2021 - Apprenticeship start date
For further questions about the apprenticeship please contact amaryllis@elevatedthought.org