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seriously considering pursuing advanced study and careers in art, performance and literature. The Arts Fund’s mentorships have helped hundreds of Santa Barbara teens produce advanced work for college applications, gain practical experience, and secure professional references to help them take their talent to the next level. Mentorship students work in small groups with a master artist or writer in various locations around Santa Barbara. They produce portfolio-quality work, learn presentation and exhibition techniques, and explore career opportunities with artists and writers from the community. Please visit our website www.artsfundsb.org for more information.

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This course will explore the art and craft of relief print-making, primarily linoleum carving. Students will pursuetraditional print techniques, explore the role of text in artand learn some book-binding basics. The class will explorehow contemporary printmaking connects to the worlds ofgraphic design, �ne arts, book arts, and the students’personal artistic interests. The group will create a printsuite with pieces from each student.

Students will learn the process of designing murals for public spaces by assisting in the design and execution of 6 murals on utility boxes on Clark Ave. Students will learn the production process, designing on a 3-D space and learn about presentation and di�erent techniques used to create murals. Students will learn how mural design is a viable way for artists to have a sustainable career in the arts �eld. Through brain storming and mapping sessions, students will adapt their visions and stories into professional designs for painting on the utility boxes. Topics include choosing a subject matter, budgeting, drawing & coloring in Photoshop, color theory & how to use silhouettes/negative space, and more.

Dates: Tues, Wed, Thurs, 12-5pm, July 10-24 *dates subject to change

Location: Patterson Road Elementary,400 Patterson Road

Mentor: Ruben Espinoza

Dates: Tues/Thurs 12-3pm, August 1-31 *�rst week is 1:30-4:30pm

Location: Abel Maldonado Youth Center

Abel Maldonado Youth Center

Mentor: Angelina LaPointe

SANTAMARIA

Dates: June 28 & 30, July 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 2-6pm

Location:

Mentor: Susan Connors

RELIEF PRINTMAKING MURAL DESIGN

MIXED MEDIA/COLLAGE ABSTRACTPAINTING

This is a FREE opportunity!The deadline to apply is

June 15th at 5pm!For more information:Call (805) 965-7321 or

Email info@artsfundsb.org

Using collage and drawing, students will explore lineand shape as a starting point for abstract painting. Wewill start o� with a series of studies learning about color, value and composition in abstract work. Studentswill create their own collage papers and sketch out ideas. This initial work will create inspiration for themes and direc-tion for further imaginative exploration. These studieswill be the basis for 1 or 2 larger �nished paintings.

Apply Now!Please Send

1) Application Form2) Answers to Five Questions

3) Two Artwork Samples

To:The Arts Fund

205-C Santa Barbara St.Santa Barbara, CA 93101

or Via Email:info@artsfundsb.org

>> with subject line <<“Mentorship Application”

Applications must arrive by 5pm on to be considered

11- 5pm. For questions, please call 805.965.7321 or send e-mail to

info@artsfundsb.org

ELIGIBILTYSanta Barbara County students ages 13 to 18 are eligible to participate.

COSTTuition for the mentorship are paid for by The Arts Fund through the generosity of its donors and program sponsors.

LOCATIONClasses take place at various central locations around Santa Maria. Partici

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pants are responsble for their own trans

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portaion to and from their classes.

HOW TO APPLY All applicants must submit a completed application form, written answers, and artwork or writing samples on or before each session’s deadline to be considered. Selection is based upon talent, committ

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participation. Finalists may be interviewed by the mentor artists as part of the acceptance process. Returning students are welcome and encouraged to apply, but they may not repeat their previously completed mentorship classes. For further information, please visit our website at www.artsfundsb.org, call us at (805) 965-7321 or email info@artsfundsb.org

ABOUT THE ARTS FUNDFounded in 1983, the County of Santa

Barbara Arts Fund is an independent

that supports community engagement in the arts, enriches arts education, and promotes awareness of artists in Santa Barbara County. The Arts Fund’s core programs include the Teen Arts Mentor -

ship Program and the Community Gallery located in the Funk Zone Arts

located at 205-C Santa Barbara Street at the corner of Yanonali. To learnmore about our work please visit www.artsfundsb.org or Facebook page www.facebook.com/santabarbara.artsfund.

2017 MENTORSHIP SPONSORSAnn Jackson Family Foundation

AnonymousBermant Foundation

Claudia and David ChapmanWilliams Corbett Foundation

Robert and Christine EmmonsGracie Charitable Foundation

Ian M. Hassett Foundation

Ove. W. Jorgensen FoundationLooker Foundation

Richard and Maryan SchallSB County Arts CommissionSanta Barbara Foundation

Towbes FoundationDaniel and Dianne Vapnek

Wood-Claeyssens Foundation

2017 TEEN ARTS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION

2017 Timeline

June 15

Mid-June Summer Classes Begin

September Mentorship Exhibition

Relief Printmaking Mixed Media/Collage Abstract Painting

Form

Name____________________________________School_______________________Grade_______Address__________________________________City________________________ Zip__________Student Email_____________________________Student Phone_____________________________Parent(s)/Guardian_________________________Parent Email_______________________________Parent Phone______________________________Emergency Contact_________________________Emergency Phone__________________________

Questions (answer on separate sheet of paper)1) What area of the arts do you enjoy most and why?

2) What experience do you hope to gain from working with a mentor?3) What classes/programs have prepared you for this mentorship?

4) What hobbies or interests do you have outside of schoolwork?

5) Describe your post-graduation goals- what would you like todo or be?

Artwork SamplesFor all visual art classes submit images of two of your best works in any medium. Digital images on CD are preferred, however photographs, and photocopies will be accepted. Please do not submit original artworks.

that you feel is relevant.

Mural Design

Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation

Mary D. Thompson

Montecito Bank and Trust

Southern California Edison

June 15th

Summer Applications Due

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