[Imc-web] Re: [Imc-artists] IndyMedia & Arts Lab summary

[Christina Nordholm]

I'm willing to present a lesson or short lesson series in some visual
art form that compliments what others are doing: 2-d or 3-d. I'm able
to adapt to what's useful.
 I have BA in art and art education from Yale. I've a MFA from ISU in
art: painting, sculpture, photography. My rez includes a little
national press and a few national prizes.
Recent teaching has been with elementary kids, former teaching
includes all age levels.

I would not be interested in a long term time commitment.
Christina


On 03/06/2009, Jason Keist <jkeist2 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello all,
>   I've attached a description of the youth program that is set to begin next
> month (IndyMedia & Arts Lab).  I've also included the description below.  I
> plan to have a discussion during Steering tomorrow, but wanted to provide
> this synopsis to everyone beforehand.  We have yet to hear definitive
> information from the Urbana City Council as to the amount we will be funded
> for this initiative.  There are volunteer opportunities available as Program
> Assistants, who's duties would include (but not limited to) helping prepare
> daily lessons, direct instruction, food preparation, and curriculum
> development.  Please read and respond with questions/concerns/insight,
> either, via e-mail or at Steering.  Also, if anyone knows of anyone who may
> be potentially interested in enrolling their child, please direct them to
> this e-mail address and/or to call the IMC (344.8820). Thanks to everyone
> for your time and consideration.
>
> Jason Keist
>
> *IndyMedia & Arts Lab- Summer 2009*
>
> *Program Summary:*
>
>    - The IndyMedia and Arts Lab is a dynamic space where youth receive
>    individualized attention from top local artistic talent producing works
> in
>    instrumentation, audio/radio production, painting, poetry, and
> horticulture.
>    This summer program will serve 45 people with low-incomes in Urbana and
>    Champaign, including youth, their caregivers, and artists/educators.
> This
>    program aims to fill the gap in services to area youth left by the
>    dissolving of the Urbana Boys & Girls Club (Lakeside Terrace), and the
> Urban
>    League.
>
> *Components:*
>
>    - *Participants-*
>       - Approx.  20 youth 12-16 years of age from families with low to
>       moderate incomes within C-U communities.
>       - Youth with interest in the creation of art and learning/creating
>       multimedia projects.
>    - *Teachers/Coordinators-*
>       - Approx. 5 teachers will play an integral role in developing and
>       implementing program curriculum *(9:30a.- 3:00p.)*
>       - 1-2 program coordinators will be charged with overseeing the daily
>       implementation of program.  Will be first to respond to teacher
>       concerns/requests/questions.
>    - *Curriculum-* All* specific sub-programs will reflect the interests of
>    the teachers and coordinator(s) in their final form(s)*
>       - Music- instrumentation, drumming, dance, history, current events
>       discussions, etc. *(Ms. Amira Davis)*
>       - Gardening- hands-on lessons incorporating various themes: community,
>       sustainability, respect, ect. *(Aaron Ammons)*
>       - Multimedia- audio/video production, radio spots,
>       interviewing/capturing sound.* (Will Hawkins & Aimee Rickman)*
>       - Poetry- spoken word, journaling, free writing *(Tatianna Mays?)*
>       - Visual Art- utilizing a variety of mediums including: paint,
>       clay(?), cardboard, etc. *(Betchem Benjamin, et. al. ?)*
>
>
>    - *Materials-* The amount and selection of materials needed will be
>    determined as curriculum is developed.**
>    - *Food-* **
>       - Eastern IL Food Bank: re-activating IMC account (not used in over a
>       year)**
>          - Provides foodstuffs at 10% of market rate!**
>       - Summer Food Service Program (IL Dept. of Edu./Agriculture)**
>          - Corresponding with District #4 (Champaign) to become sponsored
>          site* (*related to free/discounted lunch program).
>        - *Finances-***
>       - “Tuition”- In the process of determining exact amount (will depend
>       on # of youths who qualify for enrollment subsidy)
>          - $50- $300/wk sliding scale based on family income (possible fee
>          waivers)**
>       - Instructors- $10/hr. for 8 hr. workdays ($9600)
>
> --
> Jason Keist
> Program Development  Coordinator-Intern
> Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
> 217.344.8820
> 202 S. Broadway Ave., Suite 100
> Urbana, IL 61801
> 217.344.8820
>