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Emerging Artists-in-Residence
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The Emerging Artists-in-Residence Program (EAR) is a six-month residency for NYC youth emerging artists between the ages of 17-20 that have exhibited exceptional artistic talent but lack the resources and support to turn these talents into opportunities for their future. The EAR program provides residents with a rigorous schedule of coursework, project creation, networking, paid internships, showcase opportunities, a transportation stipend and career-counseling. Residents go on to use their creative talents and professionalism to become art students, performers, and above all, responsible young adults with a clear vision and a plan for their personal success.  Art Start has recently worked with three exceptional emerging artists in residence from June – December, 2012.

Our 2013 residents have just begun their journey. Check them out HERE.

Apply to the EAR Program

Art Start is currently accepting applicants for the 2013 session taking place June-December 2013. All candidates must be referred to Art Start by a New York City arts organization where they have participated. Candidates must be high school seniors, have a high school diploma or GED, and not currently attending college when applying. Candidates are required to fill out an application, submit samples or ideas of work, letters of recommendation, and have guardian approval to be considered for an interview. Candidates must be available to dedicate 20 hours per week to the program for six months. If you would like to apply to this program or are a program director that would like to refer a student for this program, please contact Spiritchild, the EAR Program Director at Spirit@art-start.org. The deadline for the fall 2013 application process is April 25, 2013.

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