ArtLab Application 2013

ARTLAB APPLICATION SPRING 2014

Thank you for your interest in ArtLab, a program of PlatteForum! Please take the time to read about ArtLab and the application process before completing the application. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call Meagan Terry, Education Director at 303-893-0791 or 303-495-4141.

What is ArtLab?

PlatteForum's ArtLab is a high-impact, arts-based youth development internship program for high-school youth that incorporates the arts with academic, personal, and professional skill development. We use the creative process and the arts as a vehicle to support successful transition to adulthood.

ArtLab interns are paid a stipend during the academic year $150/semester and minimum wage during the summer. Students work for 3 hours on Saturdays during the school year and attend PlatteForum opening events and 20 hours a week for 8 weeks in the summer time.

ArtLab youth work side by side with professional artists to create 3-5 bodies of work annually which are professionally presented to the public. With the opportunity to work with a variety of artists, students are exposed to diverse genres such as sculpture, painting, filmmaking, street art, choreography, music, photography, poetry and more. Youth create and present major artistic works relating to issues in their lives and communities, participate in service-learning projects, and mentor younger children during Learning Lab workshops. Families of youth are involved in key aspects of the program. Students are also provided personalized planning support to reach their goals after high school. Students also participate in a college mentoring program that provides each student mentors to help them transition from high school to college.

Who can apply?

Any student can apply who is between the ages of 15 – 19 years old, currently in school and has at least 1.5 years of school remaining before their anticipated graduation. Most students with freshman, sophomore or junior standing will qualify. Students are accepted based on their need for the program in their lives and ability to commit to the year round program. Once selected, students remain in ArtLab until the summer after they graduate high school.

What is the application process?

Students submit an application to PlatteForum by the deadline. Applications are reviewed by staff who select a group of students who will participate in an individual interview. Students are interviewed by a group of PlatteForum staff, current ArtLab studentsInterns, and PlatteForum committee members. Following the interviews students are notified via phone if they have been selected to the program. All youth interested in the program are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are also available online at:

Application Deadline: 5 pm, Wednesday, November 13^th 2013.

Interviews Begin: Friday, November 15^th 2013

Spring 2014 ArtLab Dates: Saturday, January 11^th 2014 to Saturday, May 10^th 2014

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

E-mail*

Best number to reach you*

Area CodePhone Number

Alternative number to reach you

Area CodePhone Number

Gender*

Birth Date*

MonthDayYear

Name of current school*

Current grade level*

Type of school*

In case of emergency contact*

Area CodePhone Number

Name of emergency contact*

First NameLast Name

Relationship to emergency contact*

US Citizen*

YESNO

Legal Work Permit*

YESNO

Which of the following are offered at your school?*

Please check ALL forms of identification you have:*

I have a disability*

YESNO

If yes, please describe

Racial/Ethnic Origin* This data is for federally required census purposes only, It will not be used in the hiring process. Mark one or more if necessary.*

The following information will assist ArtLab will access to public funds to pay youth stipends and will not be used in the hiring process.

Does your family or household receive: *check all that apply*

Do you live:*

Are you:

Ward of the stateFoster ChildHomeless

Who in your family has gone to college or received training after high school? Did they receive a degree or certificate? Please explain.*

What activities are you involved in outside of school?*

Please describe work history including start/end date, position, salary, and reason for leaving.*

Essay: Please answer the following questions thoroughly as they are a strong deciding factor in the hiring process.

List abilities, skills, and interests you have. (e.g., languages you speak, computer programs you know well, instruments you play, drawing, painting, public speaking, theater experience, photography, athletics volunteering, dance, etc.*

Please provide a brief explanation of why you are interested in working with ArtLab*

What are your hopes and dreams for your future?*

Guardian Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Relationship to Guardian

Guardian Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

How did you find out about ArtLab?*

In addition to this application, all students must have 2 references.

**Please have 2 references complete the reference form found online here: http://form.jotform.us/form/22745051566151.**

May be completed by teachers, counselors, principles, supervisors,

employers, social workers, etc.

Enter the letters as shown*