06/07/2023
***Limited Space Available***
Join our DAMA Youth Artist Apprentice Summer Program
When?: June 26, 2023, to August 10, 2023.
Where?: 5004 Allis Ave, Madison, WI 53716
DAMA Youth Artist Apprentice Summer Program 2023 Participants develop skills essential to the workplace and the tools for a successful career through creativity, confidence, problem-solving, perseverance, focus, non-verbal communication, and collaboration.
This program aimed to provide participants with the following:
Employment skills (e.g., goal setting, communication, sales/marketing).
Opportunities for career exploration
Opportunities to display artwork and receive public recognition for their work.
Exposure to career opportunities in the arts and other fields.
Opportunities to develop positive relationships with adult role models, mentors, and peers.
Improved self-esteem, pride, discipline, commitment, responsibility, and attitudes about school and the future.
Increased prosocial behavior and reduced alienation from others.
This program provided high-quality instruction in arts disciplines to BIPOC youth and justice involved youth. It addressed career, self-identity exploration, financial literacy, leadership development, and entrepreneurial aspects of the arts in a positive and supportive social setting.
The program also aimed to improve participants' self-esteem by building on their strengths, developing their leadership skills, and supporting identity and career exploration through community partnerships and self-reflection.
Youth Artist Apprentice Program Guidelines
8-week summer commitment
Youths aged 14 to 20 years old are welcome to apply.
This program starts June 26, 2023, to August 10, 2023.
Participants meet four days a week from 11:30 AM am to 3:30 PM. (Monday to Thursday)
Compensation at $15/per hour
Limited spaces
No prior art experience needed
Show up on time for work
Parents please complete the following: form https://forms.gle/6XMZwVbPSuHkELcj8
Students please complete the following form:https://forms.gle/k3Nnju8shZ9Ru9Bo9
Student application form