2008 Summer Teen Arts Employment Program
Oak Park Area Arts Council
Application for Apprentices
16-19 years old
April 2008
Dear Applicant,
The Oak Park Area Arts Council (OPAAC) is pleased to offer Off the Wall, a summer arts employment program which is now in its fourth year. Teen apprentices are hired by the Arts Council to take part in an intensive art training program for six weeks. OPAAC collaborates with the Chicago Public Art Group who provides two of their core artists to lead the program.
The first three weeks are spent in the “studio” deciding on concept and design of the project for the summer. The last three weeks are spent outside installing the mural. This summer, work will continue and finish on part III of the mural located at Lake Street and Scoville Avenue. The mural, “It’s About Movement,” was started in the summer of 2006. Last year, part II was completed and titled “It’s About Movement and the Wonders that Motion Awakens.” The medium used for the mural is bricolage, which is a combination of ceramic tiles, broken pieces of tile, mirror and found objects. All pieces are affixed with cement and sealed with grout. The results are spectacular!
If you are interested in having a chance to see what life is like for a professional artist while earning a paycheck, be sure to apply. This program is for serious artists, 16-19 years old who are residents of Oak Park, Forest Park or River Forest. It is a great part-time summer job for aspiring artists. The work is challenging and rewarding!
The OPAAC is looking forward to another art filled summer of Off the Wall.
Sincerely,
Camille Wilson White
Executive Director
708.358.5692
camillew2@oakparkareaartscouncil.org
All applicants, please read!!!
Tips on completing the Off the Wall application:
- You must be a resident of Oak Park, Forest Park or River Forest.
- Write your answers first on another paper, then transfer to the actual application.
- Print clearly and use a blue or black pen. Keep your answers brief.
- Think carefully about who you want to choose for a reference. It should be an adult (NOT a relative). It should be someone who knows your character and your interest in the arts.
- Submit the application on time. Late applications will be considered last.
What is is:A teen apprentice program in the visual arts.
Visual:Team of apprentices work with professional artists to produce a public art mural. Apprentices will learn the importance of collaboration, team building and responsibility while working to complete a major art project on time.
Off the Wall dates and times:
Monday, June 9, 2008 – Friday, July 18, 2008
Monday through Thursday (and Fridays, July 11th & 18th)
10 am-2:30 pm
Unveiling ceremony:
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Stipend: Apprentices earn $7.50 per hour, 18 hours a week for 6 weeks based on your fulfilling work expectations: punctuality, attitude, behavior, productivity.
Off the Wall employment requirements:
- 16-19 years old
- Tri-village resident (Oak Park, Forest Park, River Forest)
- Talent and/or serious interest in visual arts and working on a large scale public art mural (outdoors)
- Must be able to attend entire program.
To apply: Return the completed application by Monday, May 5, 2008 to:
Oak Park Area Arts Council
P.O. Box 950
Oak Park, IL 60303
Call with any questions:
Camille Wilson White, Executive Director
Charity Piet, Assistant to the Executive Director
708.358.5690
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2008 Off the Wall Application (PDF)
(print this application, fill it out and return to the Oak Park Area Arts Council). |
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact OPAAC Executive Director, Camille Wilson White (708.358.5692), or Assistant to the Executive Director, Charity Piet (708.358.5693), if you have any questions.
| Camille Wilson White, Executive Director, e-mail: camillew2@oakparkareaartscouncil.org |
Charity Piet, Assistant to the Executive Director, e-mail: charityp@oakparkareaartscouncil.org |
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