2024 Youth Workforce Programs

FALL PROGRAM INFO COMING SOON!

Fall 2024 Youth Workforce Program opportunities (MORE INFO COMING SOON)

Spark Studios

PUF Studios: 8 N. Cherry St, Poughkeepsie 

Spark Studios teaches film and media arts to empower youth voices, build workforce development skills, provide paid work experience, and help students get on a path to college and career success. Spark Studios will teach students ages 14-19 cutting-edge media production techniques, how to create original films and/or content, give industry exposure, and develop skills for entry into advanced level Art Institute courses to develop film portfolios.

Media, Art, & Design LabPershing Studios: 45 Pershing Ave, Poughkeepsie 

MADLab is an “earn while you learn” arts-based career and skills training program that trains youth ages 14-19 in visual art, media art, and design careers. This session, youth will work on visual arts and graphic design projects while developing skills that could include painting, sculpture, public speaking, leadership, workplace etiquette, presenting, and critiquing.

Youth Arts Empowement Zone Curators

Trolley Barn Gallery: 489 Main St, Poughkeepsie

The Art Effect’s Youth Arts Empowerment Zone (YAEZ) curatorial training program is composed of teens ages 14-19 who lead the ongoing activation of the Youth Arts Empowerment Zone in and around the Trolley Barn Gallery. This session, gain community engagement and curatorial skills while developing your individual creative voice. The youth curators decide what is showcased at the Trolley Barn Gallery and design complimentary public events and workshops. Build skills in public speaking, collaboration, art handling, and marketing while participating in mentorship discussions with accredited local curators, artists and community leaders. This is a great opportunity to learn how the arts can guide community development and strengthen civic participation.

Applications Coming Soon. 

Students who complete the program will earn a stipend. 

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Please reach out to cy@thearteffect.org or 845.471.7477 with any questions.