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