WOMEN IN ARTs:
Artist Mentorship Program
ARTs is officially launching the Women in Arts Mentorship Program! This program is designed to empower and uplift emerging women artists of color through mentorship, professional development, and a supportive network.
Program Initiatives
Empowerment
Gain valuable insights, guidance, and support from established women artists in your field.
Skill Development
Access workshops and training sessions tailored to enhance your artistic skills and advance your career.
Community
Connect with like-minded artists, build relationships, and contribute to a supportive community of women in the arts.
Women in ARTs
Emerging women artists of color seeking mentorship and guidance to elevate their artistic practice.
Professional Artists seeking to be mentor.
Artists who are ready to engage in a collaborative and supportive environment.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Mentors and mentees are to coordinate and meet or speak at least five (5) times during the duration of the program. Meetings can be in-person, virtual, phone call. Workshops and optional meet-ups may count as a meeting (as long as follow-up conversation is conducted after presentation). Program workshops are not required, but highly suggested for mentees, and open to all mentors. Mentees must complete or attend at least 3/5 workshops to be eligible for stipend support and attend 4/5 meetups with mentor. Mentors must submit all (5) check-in forms to receive full stipend support.
August Requirements:
Minimum:
2 meetups (virtual or in person)
Attend development workshops
September Requirements:
Minimum:
3 meetups (virtual or in person)
Attend development workshops
End of Program: October 1, 2024
Submissions Due from Mentees:
(Updated) Resume
(Updated) Bio/Statement
Headshot
Portfolio/Work Samples
1 Grant Proposal Idea
Due from Mentors:
Check-in forms (5 per mentee)
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
CURRENT PROGRAM TIMELINE
August 2024
08.19: Program Introduction
Time: 7:00 PM
Platform: Zoom
Description: Kick off the program with an introduction to the mentors, mentees, and an overview of the program’s goals and structure. Attend virtually or contact if unavailability for recorded option.
08.21: Development Workshop
Session: Free Headshots
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Stutz
Description: Professional headshot session to enhance your artist portfolio and online presence.
08.27: Development Workshops
Session: Artist Resume Building
Time: 7:00 PM
Platform: Zoom
Description: Learn how to craft a compelling and professional artist resume to showcase your skills and experiences. Virtual Workshop.
September 2024
09.03: Development Workshops
Session: Artist Statements & Bios
Time: 7:00 PM
Platform: Zoom
Description: Develop and refine your artist statement and bio to effectively communicate your artistic vision and background. Virtual Workshop.
09.10: Development Workshops
Session: Portfolio Building
Time: 7:00 PM
Platform: Zoom
Description: Gain insights on creating a cohesive and impressive portfolio that highlights your best work. Virtual Workshop.
09.17: Development Workshops
Session: Grants Preparation
Time: 7:00 PM
Platform: Zoom
Description: Learn strategies for preparing successful grant proposals to secure funding for your artistic projects. Virtual Workshop.
VISUAL ARTIST
MENTOR: MENTEE
PERFORMING ARTS
MENTOR: MENTEE
LITERARY ARTS
MENTOR: MENTEE
Supported by the Women's Foundation, a CICF Fund
