Become an ArtWorks Youth Apprentice
Hot Days, Cool Art | Applications Now Open for 2020
What is an ArtWorks Youth Apprenticeship?
ArtWorks is a local nonprofit with a mission to transform people and places through investments in creativity.
ArtWorks Youth Apprentices and Teaching Artists work side-by-side to create public art and community impact projects. Projects can include (but are not limited to) painting, drawing, photography, design, sewing, and community engagement.
Beyond art making, our creative professional development training and team experiences prepare Youth Apprentices to elevate their skills in communication, collaboration, problem-solving, creative thinking, and goal management. (Read more about our 2019 Launch Week.) Through our program, Youth Apprentices develop lifelong friendships and bonds with their teammates.
Hiring Now for 2020
Apprentice Hiring Timeline
December 1, 2019
Apprentice Applications Open
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Apprentice Application Info Session
Applicants, Parents, and Teachers are all welcome!
Location: ArtWorks, 20 E. Central Parkway
Time: 6 – 7pm
February 3 – 20, 2020
Early Bird Interviews
Schedule an early bird interview only if you are unable to attend Apprentice Interview Weekend, Email apply@artworkscincinnati.org to schedule.
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Online Apprentice Applications Close
Saturday – Sunday, March 7 – 8, 2020
Apprentice Interview Weekend
Location: 21C Museum Hotel
Time: 10am – 4pm each day
Mid-April
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Early June – Early Aug
ArtWorks Youth Apprentices will be working their summer apprenticeships. There is mandatory professional development training from Monday – Friday, June 1 -5. Most projects are 8 weeks long with an unpaid break from June 29 – July 3.
How to apply online
- Submit your application through this Google application form.
- Sign up for your interview through our Appointy website. You can sign up online now for a time-slot during Interview Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8, 2020, at 21C Museum Hotel in downtown Cincinnati.
- Complete an extended answer and two art samples and bring them to your interview. Download this worksheet as a PDF.
- Have a teacher, supervisor or mentor complete the letter of recommendation form. Download this form as a PDF.
- Prepare for your interview. Make sure to bring your art samples, letter of recommendation form, and extended answer with you!
How to apply with a paper application
- Print and complete the paper application. Download the paper application as a PDF. This application form includes the letter of recommendation form, the personal essay template, and guidelines for the art samples.
- Sign up for your interview through our Appointy website. You can sign up online now for a time-slot during Interview Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8, 2020, at 21C Museum Hotel in downtown Cincinnati.
- Prepare for your interview. make sure to bring your art samples, letter of recommendation form, and extended answer with you!
Equal Opportunity Employer
ArtWorks is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientation, ideas, and talent can flourish.
Need More Information?
Call 513.333.3601 or email Apply@ArtWorksCincinnati.org
Opportunities for Teaching Artists
We’re also hiring for Teaching Artists who are 22 years old or older to lead Youth Apprentice teams. Learn more here.
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