Illustrator
Creative
Connections
Art Start’s Creative Connections program offers a continuum of spaces and pathways where teens and young adults can explore, learn, and grow into their own place in the creative arts industries. Join CCX //NYC// //MKE//
Creative Connections (CCX) is a free, year-round program in New York City and Milwaukee and includes:
Young people in Milwaukee and New York City ages 14-24 who have exhibited interest and artistic talent and are seeking access to more resources and opportunities for their self-determined future.
The program takes place primarily in the Art Start Studios in West Chelsea Arts Building in Manhattan, NY and NO Studios in Milwaukee, WI.
Interested young artists are encouraged to complete the interest form linked below and are invited to stop by our studios during weekly open hours to learn more.
The Creative Connections Program provides young people from communities historically marginalized, with access to resources, courses, mentorship and relationships with industry professionals.
Whether through one-on-one mentorship or group facilitation, youth are provided with the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with individuals in a variety of creative fields.
Participants receive hourly and weekly stipends and are also enrolled in financial literacy courses to understand how to manage their money and create financial goals.
Participating youth join a cohort of artists and often work on projects together that both build teamwork skills and offer networking and collaborative opportunities.
Youth obtain a variety of skills and experiences including paid internships that can be transferrable to palatable job opportunities.
Whether meeting with mentors or sharing their works of progress, participating youth are given a number of opportunities to speak publicly and are given the tools to refine their presentation.
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