Free Program for Young Artists

The Center for Black Literature in association with Rush Philanthropic, the National Conference of Artists and Theatre for the Free People present:
Black Artist as Activist Youth Arts Program.
As a component of this program, The Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College (CUNY) will offer FREE arts workshops to youth ages 16 – 25 which focus on issues of social justice and peace. The writing, performance, and visual art workshops will be presented at various locations throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan starting Fall 2009. Registration is available online at www.theatreforthefreepeople.com

Free Video Production Workshop

MIX NYC is offering a free video production workshop for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, & questioning (LGBTQ) youth & young adults called “A Different Take.” This free program will teach people all aspects of digital video production including scriptwriting, directing, shooting, sound track design, & editing. This is an intensive workshop that requires a substantial commitment over 2 and half months to produce a 5-minute video.

www.mixnyc.org

(Thanks for the link, Billy!)

The Digital Open

From Billy:

Welcome to The Digital Open!

What can you make with technology that will change the world—or even just make life a little easier or more fun?

The Digital Open is an online technology community and competition for youth around the world, age 17 and under.

Ready to join us? Sign up and start exploring!

The top project in each category will earn a fantastic prize pack and be featured on Boing Boing Video! Collaboration is encouraged! Remember, the future is yours to make! We want to hear your ideas, inventions and plans for changing the world through technology.

Tribeca Film Institute Free Screenings

Medicine for Melancholy
APRIL 26, 11AM @ TRIBECA FILM CENTER (375 GREENWICH STREET)
Join us for a special presentation of the award-winning film—especially for young filmmakers. From first-time feature director Barry Jenkins comes a love story that deals with issues of class, identity, and the evolving conundrum of being a minority in rapidly gentrifying San Francisco. Featuring the striking cinematography of James Laxton and a fantastic soundtrack from the best in indie rock today, MEDICINE FOR MELANCHOLY is a hilarious and romantic tribute to the beauty of San Francisco and the people that give it life. Barry Jenkins will be joining us after the screening for a unique Q&A via video iChat.

Beyond the Reel: Explorations in Media
APRIL 28, 7:45-9:15PM @ THE APPLE STORE IN SOHO (103 PRINCE STREET)
In an age where you can watch a blockbuster on YouTube and a rooftop can become a movie theater—the way that we view films and filmmaking will never be the same again. The internet has transformed how people watch and interact with moving images, while galleries and new venues for video art have created the chance for multi-screen projections. By bringing together four very different but extremely exciting artists who are expanding the definition of “filmmaker”—this interactive event will give students the opportunity to meet with artists like acclaimed hip-hop video blogger Jay Smooth and mashup masters Wreck & Salvage. Join us for this experimental evening as we explore spliced archival footage, vlogging, film installation, and video games.

National Playwriting Competition

WANTED: FULL LENGTH STAGE PLAYS
METLIFE NUESTRAS VOCES
NATIONAL PLAYWRITING COMPETITION 2009

Postmarked Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2009.

Repertorio Español is looking for unproduced full length stage plays that are relevant and unique to the Hispanic experience in the United States.

• Winning Play will be produced at Repertorio Español.

• Top Five will receive cash awards.

• Finalists will receive a staged reading at Repertorio.

For Guidelines and Application contact Allison at aav@repertorio.org.

Check-out our website at www.repertorio.org for a complete list of descriptions and finalists.

Super Cool Photography Project for You and Yours

A Million Little Pictures: Documentary
1,000 artists documenting 1,000 lives from around the world
Art House is looking for 1,000 people from around the world to receive 1000 disposable cameras. We'll mail the camera to you to document your life in 24 exposures and then you simply send us back the prints. Not only will we have the exhibition here in Atlanta, we will also travel to the city with the most participants. S
oooooo, tell your friends, mom, sister, cousin, or whoever to sign up. The exhibition will be home to 24,000 photographs of 1,000 people’s lives all over the world.
For more information on the project and to sign up, please go to: http://www.amillionlittlepictures.com!
Sign up Deadline: July 1st 2009
Postmark Deadline: September 1st 2009
To sign up to participate, visit: http://www.amillionlittlepictures.com

Art House projects have been featured on CNN and Current TV and in Juxtapoz Magazine, Good Magazine, Urban Outfitters blog, Yahoo Daily Wire, Atlanta Magazine and National Geographic's Intelligent Traveler.Check out their website for more information about how to get involved: http://www.arthousecoop.com

Free Screening- Feild Trip Opportunity

Thanks to Nora for this:

Dear Friends and Colleagues,
We are proud to invite you to the world premiere of P-Star Rising at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival.
As many of you know, for the past 5 years we have captured this dynamic and captivating story, and are excited to share it with our audience the week of April 24-May 2nd in New York City.

In addition to our theatrical screening that week, we have also been specially selected to screen our film at the "Tribeca Drive-In," under the stars at Battery Park, followed by a live performance by P-Star herself.
The free screening is at the Tribeca Drive-In this Saturday, April 25th.
Please visit the links below for more info.
For ticket info, trailer and video bio: http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/PStar_Rising.html For film website, blogs, photos and mailing list: http://www.pstarrising.com

The Lifestories Youth Ensemble

Peer Educators

Here's another summer resource: Teens PACT is looking for peer educators.

Calling all teens! Teens P.A.C.T.'s highly successful Peer Educator program is currently recruiting teens for peer educator positions that include paid summer training and after-school hours. We are looking for young people that are outgoing, interested in teen issues, and dedicated to making a difference in their communities. If selected, peer educators (10-14) will receive approximately 200 hours of training in sexual health throughout the summer. Upon completion, they will be required to work after school delivering positive messages to their peers.

Applications are due May 15th.

Michele Perlman, MPH
Community Healthcare Network
Teens PACT Program Director
mperlman@chnnyc.org
(718) 387-7426

Summer Internships for HS Students

High School Internship Bank

Arts
Theater
The New Victory Theater:
New Vic/New 42 Youth Corps, which includes both The New Vic Usher Corps and The New 42 Apprentice Program, realizes this mission by creating paid employment opportunities for a diverse, multilingual group of participants from across the city, as well as the nation. Please note, you must be at least sixteen years old to participate in either program. The New Victory Apprentice Program, contact the Education Department for an application at 646.223.3092 or email apprenticeprogram@new42.org.

Visual Art
Brooklyn Museum of the Arts:
Share your love of art with others through an internship, apprenticeship, or work-study position at the Brooklyn Museum. Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program - For more information about becoming a BCAP Summer Camp Counselor-in-Training, go to bcap.heartofbrooklyn.org/information-for-counselors, contact camp@heartofbrooklyn.org, or call (718) 638-7700 x16.
Children’s Museum of Manhattan:
The Summer Junior Staff Internship Program is a 10 week internship. Fifteen to twenty students from high schools all over New York City work alongside museum staff and college interns. Summer JSIs assist lead educators with guided tours for visiting camp groups and provide fun and educational activities for children and families in our interactive exhibits. Summer JSIs also take part in professional development, team building and creativity workshops. Application is available online at http://www.cmom.org/teachers/hsinterns.html. Contact David Rios at drios@cmom.org.
International Center for Photography:
ICP's Teen Academy program offers a range of opportunities for teenagers to begin and further develop their knowledge of photography. In-class sessions range from ten-week classes in black-and-white and color instruction to a yearlong intensive program focusing on professional applications. For more information, contact Community Programs at 212.857.0061 or teen_academy@icp.org.
Whitney Museum of Art Youth Insights Program:
Youth Insights is a paid, semester-long after school opportunity for New York City teens that explores the museum in the context of contemporary art and culture. Students are invited to apply for fall or spring programs. To apply, look here: http://www.whitney.org/www/programs/eventInformation.jsp?EventTypeID=5

Dance
Broadway Dance Center
Broadway Dance Center’s Summer Intern Program offers a unique opportunity for intensive dance training and the remarkable opportunity to learn about the dance industry by working behind the scenes at the Summer PULSE event. To apply, look at http://www.bwydance.com/workshops/intern/summer_intern.shtml#apply

Writing
Teen Reviewers & Critics at High 5
Ever dream of being a critic for The Village Voice, Rolling Stone, The Source or The New York Times? High 5's TRaC (Teen Reviewers & Critics) Program is where you'll get your start. TRaC is an exceptional opportunity for committed high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who want to explore and experience the vast arts scene in New York City. For this free nine-week program Download an application form or visit www.high5tix.org/TRAC. Questions? Contact High 5's Director of Education, Eric Ost, at 212.750.0555 x208 or eost@high5tix.org.

Museums
Children’s Center at the Museum of the City of New York:
This program is open to young adults ages 17-21 or graduating seniors. Call or email Debbie Ardendo at 212 524 1672 ex 3390 or dardemendo@mcny.org. Saturday Academy for students in grades 8 – 12 is a free, elective six-week program for students interested in American History or SAT preparation. Best of all, there’s no homework or testing and all course materials are provided! Students may enroll in one or two courses a semester. After completing all course requirements, participants receive a Certificate of Achievement.
New York Hall of Science
High School Explainer Interns - As a part of the Science Career Ladder program, high school students assist in the Preschool Place with puppet shows and science storytime and in the Activity Area creating science related arts and crafts projects with children and families. This is a volunteer position, but after one semester interns may be eligible to apply for a paid position. For more information on becoming an Explainer Intern, please contact Jennifer Correa at 718.699.0005 ext. 345 or jcorrea@nyscience.org.
Environment
Alley Pond Environmental Center
APEC offers the Field Biology Internship for sophomores and juniors and the Senior Independent Internship for seniors. This program is geared toward introducing students to environmental field studies. For an application contact info@alleypond.com or call 718-229-4000
Rocking the Boat
Rocking the Boat uses traditional wooden boatbuilding and on-water education to work with teens in the South Bronx. Students need not have any prior boatbuilding or carpentry experience, only the desire to have new experiences and the willingness to put in the effort to learn new things.
Contact Chris Kautz at chris@rockingtheboat.org and tell him Kaya sent you.
Leadership
Central Park Conservancy
The Summer Internship Program provides full-time summer jobs with the Central Park Conservancy for high school students. There are a variety of positions available, including horticulture, visitor centers, camp, recreation, operations, and administrative support in the marketing, development, and education departments. For information about internships please contact Vanessa Francisco at 212-360-1439 or e-mail youth@centralparknyc.org.
Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship
All participating students have to show an interest in law by enrolling in a law-related curriculum in high school or participating in moot court or mock trial competitions. For more information, contact Gabrielle Brown at 212 382-6624 (gbrown@nycbar.org).

Other Opportunities
High 5 Tickets to the Arts is a non-profit organization dedicated to making the arts affordable for teens. Through High 5, teens ages 13 to 18 can buy $5 tickets to the best of New York City dance, music, theater and visual arts events all year round.
In order to purchase tickets, all you need is an interest in the arts, a school ID and $5. Each teen may buy one extra $5 ticket for an adult if you'd like to go with a parent, teacher or mentor. If you would like to go to an arts event as a group, use our Take 5 Program to buy 5 tickets at $5 each and get a sixth ticket free to use for a teen or adult.
If you are interested in the visual arts, tickets to museums are two for $5 every day. We also have theater, dance, symphonies, Hip-Hop, film and spoken work, so check out our Events Calendar for a complete listing of events.
To purchase the tickets, you can do so online with a credit card or with cash at the High 5 office located at 1 East 53rd Street, 5th Floor (near the 5th & 53rd stop on the E or V lines). Or call us at 212-750-0555 and we can process your order over the phone during office hours.
All the arts, all the time, all for $5.

Free workshops for TAs and Teens at BAX

As part of the 2009 TEEN ARTS CONFERENCEFriday March 13 2009

YOUR teaching IS your Art-The Path FREE WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS

Friday, March 13, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Led by Michael Wiggins
For the performing artist who wants to teach, the new to the field teaching artist or the teacher who needs a boost! This Free 3 hour workshop explores tools and tricks of the trade of working in the arts in education field. To register, please email Pene McCourty: mailto:pene%40bax.org by Thursday, March 12.

If you know if any young actors or dancers...FREE WORKSHOP FOR TEEN ARTISTS. Saturday March 14, 10:00am-4:00pm. Led by various Teaching Artists- Dance (modern, jazz, improvisation, African and hip hop), Theater (acting, playwriting, audition techniques), yoga, performance skills and more!Please call (718) 832-0018. Open registration begins Wednesday, February 11th.

Summer Internship Opportunity for Bronx High Schools

From Wave Hill, a public garden and cultural center:

We are currently recruiting Bronx-area high school Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors for Wave Hill's Forest Project Summer Collaborative as our March 25th application deadline approaches! We are seeking applicants who are interested in the environment, community-minded, and capable of rigorous physical and academic work.

The Forest Project Summer Collaborative empowers teenagers as citizens of an urban environment, and helps them pursue academic and personal fulfillment. This six-week program uses Bronx natural areas for ecological study and job training. Earning wages from Wave Hill and college credits from CUNY's Lehman College, basic forest restoration is taught in the greater context of the urban ecosystem, where woodland management connects directly with air and water quality, wildlife habitat, and biodiversity.
For more information and to download an application please visit: http://www.wavehill.org/education/high_school_internships.html.

Three levels of internship Plant Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Junior Crew Leader Internships are offered based on experience and high school grade completed, encouraging teenagers to grow at Wave Hill by returning each summer for new and increasingly challenging experiences. Applicants should have a grade of B or better in two Regents level science classes.

We are also accepting resumes and cover letters from college students applying for Crew Leader positions in the Summer Collaborative. A job description can be found on our website at: http://www.wavehill.org/about/jobs.html
Thank you for helping to spread the word!

Photo Classes at ICP

The International Center of Photography runs a great community partnership program. They are accepting applications for Spring and Summer photography classes. They aren't free but scholarships are very attainable. If you're interested, let me know - I know a guy who knows a guy...

Opportunities for HS Students

Thanks to Kaya for this tip. If you're teaching in a high school, below are two fantastic opportunities for some of your students. ..

TRaC! (TEEN REVIEWERS AND CRITICS) PROGRAM:

Ever dream of being a critic for the Village Voice, Rolling Stone or the New York Times? High 5's TRaC Program is where you can get your start. TRaC is an exceptional program for committed NYC high school students (grades 10-12) who want to explore the vast arts scene in the New York City and learn the fundamentals of critical writing. It is a FREE 9-week program starting in March.

Download an application or find out more at:

www.high5tx.org/TRAC

YALE SUMMER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM:

Yale's New Pre-MBA Leadership Program is a fully-funded, two-week summer session (June 14-27) for high school students (9-12 grade) of color and those committed to diversity in public and private management. Whether or not graduates go on to pursue a professional degree in management or business does not matter, what does is that they will leave with a better sense of how to solve meaningful problems in an increasingly complex world.

To learn more and apply online:

www.som.yale.edu/premba