CALLING YOUNG ARTISTS
FOR OUR FALL SESSION​
Are you a young artist?
Would you like to develop your work to sell at the Artstart Holiday Sale?
We invite you to come work in a dedicated space here at our creative workshop this fall, and participate in our annual holiday sale!
This is your opportunity to work alongside other young artists developing their craft, and to experience selling your own work to the public at our popular holiday event.
You keep 50% of the money from your sales.
50% goes to Artstart to enable our mission to empower more creative young artists in the community like yourselves.
4 SPOTS AVAILABLE
SESSION DATES:
OCTOBER 21-22, 4pm-6pm
OCTOBER 28-29, 4pm-6pm
NOVEMBER 4-5, 4pm-6pm
NOVEMBER 11-12, 4pm-6pm
NOVEMBER 18-19,4pm-6pm
HOLIDAY SALE:
DEC 6 & 7
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APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM​
If you are interested in participating in a future Apprenticeship Program, you are invited to apply now.
ABOUT THE ARTSTART APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Artstart is grateful to be able to offer a safe, in-person, and creative community to talented Sonoma County youth. Apprenticeships are open to everyone 14-21 years old.
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During a typical 3-6 week session, apprentices work with our Lead and Junior Artists on assigned projects, from large scale murals and mosaics to smaller projects such as decorative garden posts, park benches, and more. Projects have been funded by a grant, through city or county government, or by a private client commission.
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Our apprenticeship sessions aim to provide professional artistic mentorship and guidance to the creative youth of Sonoma County. Apprentices are expected to treat this program like a job. They must be on time and focused, and if they must miss a day for any reason, should inform their lead artist or the program director ahead of time so that we can plan accordingly.
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Apprentices are paid a small stipend for their participation in the full session. A typical stipend is around $200-$300, depending on how many total hours that particular session is.. If an apprentice attends for a partial session their stipend will be prorated.
HOW TO APPLY
Applying for an Artstart Apprenticeship a simple 3-step process.
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Step !: Complete the Application
Open the Apprentice Application Form and tell us a bit about who you are, your artistic experience and skills, and why you want to work as an Artstart Apprentice. You will also be asked to submit a portfolio of your own artwork.
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Step 2: Submit Your Portfolio
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Submit 5-10 full color images of your work.
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For each piece list 4 details: title, dimensions, medium, year completed.
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The portfolio can be images of work you’ve done independently or for an art course. Prioritize showcasing work that you are proud of, but also try to include images of artwork in more than one medium. We are looking to get an idea of your skill level in various mediums, your creativity, your eye for design, etc.
Portfolios will be juried by the Artstart Program Director and Lead Artists.​
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Step 3: The Consent and Waiver Form
This is a requirement before you can begin an apprenticeship with us.
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If you are under 18, have your parents sign the Parental Consent & Waiver form.
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If you are 18 or over, please use this waiver form instead.
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Email the completed form to info@artstart.us.
Here's some of what former students, parents and instructors have had to say about our apprenticeship program!
Angelie
Mosaic Apprenticeship 2024
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“Don’t be afraid of new things, something always good will come out of it.”
Juliet
Mosaic Apprenticeship 2024
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"My favorite part of this program is learning how to do something new. I never want to learn anything new but doing a mosaic for the first time has opened me up for more opportunities."
Charline
Mosaic Apprenticeship 2024
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"Such a great experience with amazing people, learned so much and I’m excited to work more with ArtStart :)"
Cloey
Mosaic Apprenticeship 2024
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"You get to break things and it’s really fun!"
Cindy
Mosaic Apprenticeship 2024
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"Learning new media is a great way to improve your skills."
Wyatt
Mosaic Apprenticeship 2024
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"Art is like a mosaic: if you mess up you can still make something out of it."
Amanda
Mosaic Apprenticeship 2024
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"I really enjoyed this program, I learned how I can use my art to fundraiser for my other artistic endeavors."