ArtWorks

The Center for Arts-Inspired Learning’s most extended running program, supports youth on the precipice of adulthood, seeking opportunities for real-world experience and self-discovery through their interest in the arts.

What is ArtWorks?

ArtWorks is an Arts Education and Workforce Development program for high school students in 10th, 11th, & 12th grade. Students are enrolled as paid apprentices and are mentored by a Master Teaching Artist in an art form while going through Workforce Development and developing universal skills for post-high school endeavors.

ArtWorks is offered 3 sessions each school year (Fall, Spring, and Summer). This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn a new art form or strengthen their skills in an art form.

All apprentices will receive a stipend for participating in the program. Those who participate in our Youth Leadership Council will receive an additional stipend.

This program offers art forms that vary from session to session. Some examples of art forms offered in previous sessions include Visual Arts, Culinary Art, Film Production, Dance, Podcasting, Photography, Spoken Word Poetry, Fashion Design, and much more!

ARTWORKS LIVE!

ArtWorks Live! is the culminating event of our ArtWorks program that showcases the incredible creations of our 40 teen apprentices. ArtWorks Live! provides an engaging opportunity for families, friends, and community members to immerse themselves in an interactive experience.

This event encourages an entrepreneurial mindset featuring a student market, offering a diverse range of student creations and artwork. Also included are engaging presentations and gallery.

Check out what past apprentices did at previous ArtWorks Live! showcases.


UPCOMING EVENT

Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

(Doors open at 6 PM)

Where: moCa Cleveland

(11400 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44106)

Art forms showcased:

Visual Arts

Theatre/Recording Arts

Film/Media Arts

Literary Arts/ Poetry/Dance

Mentored by Cleveland Artists

Each child accepted into ArtWorks becomes an apprentice to a Master Teaching Artist (MTA) to study a specific art form.

We Pay Our Rising Cleveland Artists

Our teen apprenticeship program is paid, and focuses on using the arts as a catalyst to teach transferable skills to Northeast Ohio youth.

A Safe Space to Grow And Learn

This program creates a safe space for youth to explore their skills through a hands-on experiential environment that helps foster their developing sense of self.

ArtWorks Program Requirements

  • Applicant must be in 10th, 11th or 12th grade.

  • All applicants must complete an application and interview to be considered.

  • No previous art experience is required to participate but applicants should be interested in the arts and willing to learn new skills in a multicultural setting.

  • Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the program.

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    Afterschool Artworks

    Afterschool ArtWorks is a semester-long apprenticeship requiring students to meet after school on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:30pm - 7:30pm (with some later evenings and Saturdays required).

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    Summer Artworks

    Summer ArtWorks is a four-week apprenticeship requiring students to meet Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 3:30pm.

ArtWorks Youth Leadership Council

We are excited to introduce the ArtWorks Youth Leadership Council as a new extension of the program. The Youth Council will meet on Wednesdays in addition to the normal schedule from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Members are guaranteed placement in ArtWorks for all 3 ArtWorks sessions this year (Fall, Spring, and Summer).

Council members will act as co-op leads, work on a community service project, assist in professional development activities, and be ambassadors for the program. Youth Council members will also receive additional stipend funds each session for their participation.

Those interested in being considered for the ArtWorks Youth Leadership Council must interview for this opportunity. Candidates are required to have participated in at least 1 previous session of ArtWorks.

Become a Master Teaching Artist

Interested in helping 10th-12th grade youth learn transferable skills using the arts as a catalyst?

Consider joining our 2023-2024 Master Teaching Artist roster for our ArtWorks program!

Meet the ArtWorks Team

  • Emma Parker

    Emma Parker

    Senior Director of Arts Education

  • Jimmie Woody

    Director of Community Programs

  • Darelle Hill

    Community Programs Manager