Arts, Media & Entertainment (AME)
Posted Date: 4/5/2024
Program: ARAS Pioneer Teens Summer Art Program
Due Date: May 1, 2024
In-Person or Virtual: in-person
Program Dates: Mon. 7/8 - Fri. 7/19 (5 days a week; 2 weeks)
Monday - Friday from 10 am - 4:00 pm (in-person)
Brief Info: ARAS is a unique archive of mythological and symbolic images from all over the world.
Our mission is to bring awareness to the power of symbolic images and the profound role they play in our lives today.
ARAS Pioneer Teens is an intensive FREE two-week art program for teens ages 14 - 18.
Participants will:
* Create original works of art inspired by universal symbols
* Participate in virtual/in-person field trips to museums or galleries and artists' studios for inspiration
* Learn how to use libraries and archives
* Meet with working artist(s)
* Gain confidence as creative individuals and make lasting connections with teens from different schools
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Posted Date: 2/16/2024
Program: 2024 Citywide Youth Arts Festival
Due Date: NA
In-Person or Virtual: in-person
Program Dates: Sat. April 27, 10am-4pm
Brief Info: Come out to SF State on Saturday, April 27, from 10am-4pm, for the (free) 2024 Citywide Youth Arts Festival. Beyond the opportunity to check out the art and performances of over 3000 SFUSD students, it's a chance to tour the campus, and meet with both financial aid and admissions counselors.
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Posted Date: 9/11/2023
Program: Alonzo King LINES Ballet
Due Date: Unspecified
In-Person or Virtual: Remote and in-person
Program Dates: 3-6 months, up to 20hrs per week
Brief Info: Alonzo King LINES Ballet is committed to providing project-based, meaningful work with a focus on career development for all interns. Work with this world-renowned dance company as you develop the unique skills required of non-profit arts administration, including event planning and production, marketing and communications, program development and coordination, and community based dance education. Work alongside AKLB staff and personnel to gain hands-on experience in the daily operations of our vibrant Dance Center, Teen Program, LINES Training Program, Summer Program, Community Programs, and BFA at Dominican University Program. Earn up to $1600 per month.
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Applications must be 16+ and authorized to work in the US.
Posted Date: 2/27/24
Program: BAVC Bridges Live! Fellowship Summer Intensive 2024
Due Date: not indicated
In-Person or Virtual: hybrid
Program Dates:
June 3 – June 28 (no class June 19)
Class Meeting Days: Monday through Friday
Time: 10am– 3pm
Brief Info: BAVC Media is pleased to offer Bridges Live!, a four-week summer intensive program that is designed to equip transitional-age youth (18-24 yrs old) with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in live event videography.
Compensation: Participants receive a $500 incentive upon completion of the program
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Posted Date: 2/15/24
Program: BFGA Bridging First-Gen Aspirations
Due Date: Not indicated
In-Person or Virtual: in person and virtual
Program Dates: Not indicated
Brief Info:
BFGA provides the resources and peer mentorship for youth through our several initiatives. Our “Day in the Life” videos provide insight into the lives of successful mentors who share similar backgrounds. These virtual shadowing videos will be published on our platforms and in our annual mentoring event.
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Posted Date: 1/28/24
Program: California State Summer School for the Arts
Due Date: February 29
In-Person or Virtual: in person and virtual
Program Dates: July 6 - Aug 7, 2024
Brief Info:
A 4-week residential summer program for talented and motivated high school students. Open to all grades, students will receive intensive training from professionals in music, theatre, video and film, visual arts, dance, creative writing, and animation. Cost $4,600 w/ financial aid opportunity.
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Posted Date: 1/28/24
Program: CCA Pre-College Program
Due Date: February 19
In-Person or Virtual: in person and virtual
Program Dates: July 7 - Aug 3, 2024
Brief Info:
Join a diverse group of creative thinkers and makers who share your passion for art and design. The program is open to all interested participants, those with little art and design experience and those with advanced skills.
Participants will have the opportunity to take studio-focused, college-level courses to help push beyond concepts to portfolio-ready pieces while earning 3 college credits.
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Posted Date: 1/28/24
Program: Climate Warriors Summer Filmmaking Intensive
Due Date: not indicated
In-Person or Virtual: in-Person
Program Dates: July 8th – August 2. Class Meeting Days: Monday through Friday Time: 1 – 4pm.
Brief Info:
BAVC is pleased to offer a four-week environmental justice focused filmmaking program for high school-aged youth between the ages of 14-18, from San Francisco and across the Bay Area. Participants will develop skills in video and audio production within a collaborative environment, apply those skills to develop a short documentary video project tied to an environmental justice theme, and connect the production of the short video to a social impact plan. Our filmmaking climate warriors will not only complete the 4-week intensive program with a holistic understanding of an environmental issue facing our communities but also with an in-depth understanding of how to convey a dynamic story through filmmaking!
Cost: $800 full pay/sliding scale. BAVC’s summer program is offered on a sliding scale and no one is turned away due to lack of funds. All participants must be between 14-18 years old and complete an online application.
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Posted Date: 8/30/23
Program: Dolby Family's Opera for the Bay
Due Date: Various dates until May 2024
In-Person or Virtual: In-Person
Program Dates: Various dates until May 2024
Brief Info: Two $10 tickets in great seating locations for Bay Area residents for one performance during the 2023/24 Season. Tickets go on sale one month prior to the opening of each production and are available for a limited time while supplies last!
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https://www.sfopera.com/seasons/dolby-familys-opera-for-the-bay/
Posted Date: 1/28/24
Program: Emma Bowen Foundation: Minorities in the Media
Due Date: Rolling until April 2024
In-Person or Virtual: in person and virtual
Program Dates: dates vary, see timeline
Brief Info:
*Graduating seniors with a 3.0 GPA* The Emma Bowen Foundation is a nonprofit organization that is building a more diverse media and tech industry by recruiting promising students of color and placing them in multi-year paid internships at some of the nation’s leading companies. Must be an ethnic minority, US citizen, speak/write English fluently, high school senior. Paid internships in media realms such as business, marketing, sales, finance, public relations, human resources, technology, news, web design, promotion. Internship is 8 consecutive weeks, 40 hrs/wk.
*Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident*
Whether you're interested in being a producer, a journalist, a web developer, an engineer, a business executive, a PR agent, a sales representative, or any other career in media or tech, the EBF Internship is here to help you get your start. If selected, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in these organizations so you can learn, grow and put yourself on the fast-track to career success.
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Posted Date: 1/28/24
Program: Genesys Works
Due Date: not indicated
In-Person or Virtual: in-Person
Program Dates: summer 24 + part time throughout senior year earning $10-$15K
Brief Info:
This program is for rising seniors only (summer after junior year).
Our mission is to provide pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities through skills training, meaningful work experiences, and impactful relationships.
Summer training is 8 weeks long and split between professional & technical training. The technical training is facilitated by Golden Gate University & is 3 college credits.
The summer training is a preparation for placement in paid internships throughout the senior year, earning minimum wage
We are looking for first generation students of color that meet 2 of 3 criteria: 1) Receive Free & Reduced lunch, 2) First Generation 3) living in what is considered non traditional households.
All students must be able to have an adjusted school schedule in their senior year to be able to work about 20 hours a week during business hours.
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Posted Date: 1/25/24
Program: GIRLFLY SUMMER ART & ACTIVISM PROGRAM
Due Date: May 1, 2024
In-Person or Virtual: in person
Program Dates: July 1 - July 25
Runs Monday to Thursday 10:00AM-3:00PM
Plus Two Mandatory Performances on Thursday, July 24 at 7PM and Friday, July 25 at 7pm
Brief Info: Do you like to DANCE? Interested in SOCIAL JUSTICE? GIRLFLY is the summer job for you!
The 2024 Summer Arts & Activism Project will bring 20 young women/GNC youth from San Francisco for four weeks to:
Make dances in the air in a professional theater setting
Earn $500
Learn about housing solutions and obstacles in SF
Connect with young women/GNC youth across neighborhoods, schools, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity
Young women and GNC youth ages 14-19 who are strongly interested in performing, making positive change in the world and can commit to attending the entire 4 weeks of the program. African American, Arab, Latinx, Native, Asian and Pacific Islander, low-income and QBIPOC identified girls/GNC youth are strongly encouraged to apply. The primary requirement is that you like to dance, and be creative.
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Posted Date: 1/25/24
Program: KALW’s Summer Podcasting Institute
Due Date: Feb 29, 2024
In-Person or Virtual: in person
Program Dates:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday in studio, July 8 - August 1, 2024
Brief Info: With the guidance of instructors along with KALW staff, students in the institute will create stories for a six-part podcast series based on a chosen theme. KALW will broadcast and distribute the episodes in the fall of 2023. They'll air on 91.7 FM in the San Francisco Bay Area and will be available on our website and across most podcasting platforms. Listening and reading comprehension
Finding reliable sources and distinguishing between primary and secondary sources
Pitching stories
Reporting
Recording audio
Researching
Interviewing
Writing
Voicing
Producing
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Posted Date: 1/29/24
Program: Oasis for Girls - CREATE: Arts and Activism
Due Date: check back in mid May for application
In-Person or Virtual: in person and virtual
Program Dates: 6 weeks between late June to early August
Brief Info: Girls explore various art forms and digital platforms, using these mediums as mechanisms for healthy self-expression and activism.
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Posted Date: 1/28/24
Program: Pre-College Art & Design Experience
Due Date: not indicated
In-Person or Virtual: in person and virtual
Program Dates: June - Aug 2024
Brief Info:
The Pre-College Art Experience (PCAE) at Academy of Art University is a tuition-FREE art and design education program for high school students. 4-6 weeks of intensive program offering up to three classes either online or in San Francisco. High school students experience college level courses in architecture, fashion, digital media, graphic design, and multimedia communication while residing on campus. Students must be entering high school sophomore, junior or senior year in the Fall.
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Posted Date: 1/29/24
Program: Science without Borders® Challenge - Art contest
Due Date: March 4, 2024.
In-Person or Virtual: NA
Program Dates: NA
Brief Info:
The theme for this year’s Challenge is “Hidden Wonders of the Deep.” The international art contest invites students worldwide to showcase their creativity by depicting the mysterious and unique creatures or ecosystems found in the deep sea. Through their artwork, students will have the opportunity to highlight the beauty and diversity that often goes unnoticed in these fascinating underwater worlds. Learn about the theme. The Science Without Bordersâ Challenge is open to all students worldwide who are 11-19 years old and enrolled in primary or secondary school (or the home-school equivalent). $500 prize!!
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Posted Date: 8/30/23
Program: Southern Exposure's Youth Advisory Board
Due Date: Not indicated
In-Person or Virtual: Not indicated
Program Dates: Starts Oct 5, 2023
Brief Info:
The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is a dedicated group of teen artists (ages 15-18) who work to promote and facilitate teen involvement at Southern Exposure (SoEx).
In weekly meetings, YAB members organize art events, exhibitions, and projects for SoEx. YAB will have opportunities to collaborate with the artists and curators involved with the SoEx community.
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Posted Date: 1/22/24
Program: Spotlight on the Arts Summer Internship
Due Date: April 1
In-Person or Virtual: in person
Program Dates: Seven Week summer program
Brief Info: Spotlight on the Arts (Spotlight) is a program of California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA) that provides multidisciplinary arts workforce development training for youth.
Worksites have an intern placed at their site and are paid by CLA
Seven Week summer program.
Youth must be 14-17, have an interest in the arts, live in San Francisco, and be low-income according to San Francisco Public Housing Eligibility Standards. We do targeted outreach to youth with high needs - those with disabilities, LGBTQ, and in the foster care system as well as Black, Latinx and Pacific Islander youth.
CLA pays youth a wage of $18.09 per hour
In the summer, participants work 16 hours per week at their assigned site.
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Posted Date: 1/22/24
Program: TAC Anti-bias Leaders Fellowship
Due Date: March 22, 2024
In-Person or Virtual: in person
Program Dates:
IMPORTANT DATES
Applications due: March 22, 2024
Interviews for select candidates: April 15 - 18, 2024
First Fellowship session: Sep 8, 2023 (1:30-4:30pm)
Final Event: Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 (10am-1pm)
Brief Info: The CJM's Teen Art Connect (TAC) Anti-bias Leaders Fellowship is a nine-month long program open to Bay Area high school students that seeks to empower teens with the training and tools to use art in anti-bias learning and activism. Fellows will meet monthly to work alongside artists, educators, and changemakers to build knowledge and leadership skills and develop art based community anti-bias projects. The fellowship includes a $1,000 stipend upon completion of the program and is open to Bay Area teens from all backgrounds entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in fall 2024.
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Posted Date: 1/22/24
Program: Teen Art Connect (TAC) Internship
Due Date: Friday, March 15 at 5pm
In-Person or Virtual: in person
Program Dates:
• June 24–28, 2024: Summer training intensive (11am–4pm, Mon–Fri)
• July–August: Two Sunday Sessions 1-4pm (7/14 & 8/25)
• August 2024–May 2025: Sunday Sessions twice a month (Sundays) and Weekly Work Shifts (2-6 hours per week)
Brief Info: TAC interns provide Museum visitors with fun and educational experiences and help make The CJM a vibrant place for visitors of all ages. TAC interns will:
Learn about The Museum’s exhibitions and architecture
Learn about jobs and careers in the arts
Greet the public and provide information about The Museum
Lead architecture and exhibition tours
Lead activities and engage with visitors at programs and events
Create meaningful connections with peers and mentors
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Posted Date: 12/12/23
Program: Women Got Game: WGG - Game Developers Conference
Due Date: Not indicated
In-Person or Virtual: In person
Program Dates: March 22, 2024
Brief Info:
A summit consisting of conversations, connections, and competitions; introducing Women of color high school college students to diverse female corporate partners & entrepreneurs in the gaming/esports industry. WGG is the first-ever property of its kind, where successful Women of color corporate executives and entrepreneurs educate, mentor & pay it forward to Women of color college & high school students interested in the gaming & esports industry. The summits will take place during Women’s History Month.
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Website - but does not give info on how to register
Posted Date: 1/31/24
Program: Young Filmmakers Camp
Due Date: not indicated
In-Person or Virtual: in person
Program Dates:
Starter Lab
July 8–19, 2024
9 am–4 pm
Advanced Lab
July 22–August 2, 2024
9 am–4 pm
Brief Info:
SFFILM Education’s Youth Filmmaker Camp is an intensive summer program for teens ages 14–18 to learn from world-class film professionals in a fun, interactive, and collaborative environment. The program is broken up into two experience levels: the Starter Lab, which is for beginner students looking to learn the basics of filmmaking and enhance their storytelling skills; and the Advanced Lab, which is for students who want to build upon their existing skills. All students dive deep into the filmmaking process by learning about screenwriting, storyboarding, production, cinematography, sound, editing, and much more.
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Posted Date: 1/18/24
Program: Youth Art Exchange Programs
Due Date: Feb 7
In-Person or Virtual: in person
Program Dates: SPRING SESSION FEBRUARY 7 -MAY16 2024
Brief Info:
FREE PROGRAMS FOR SFUSD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
ANIMATION ARCHITECTURE
HIP HOP DANCE
PHOTOGRAPHY
FASHION DESIGN
MUSIC PRODUCTION
PRINTMAKING
MURAL ARTS
WANT TO LEARN MORE BEFORE YOU ENROLL?
SIGNUP FOR MORE INFO
SCHEDULES + ENROLL + MORE AT YOUTHARTEXCHANGE.ORG
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