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2015 Summer Program Artist Application for Previous Apprentices

Jobs for Ages 14-21 in the Visual Arts

ArtWorks is hiring approximately 135 emerging artists ages 14-21 for summer jobs as Youth Apprentices.

• The majority of available jobs are for painters; however, a number of jobs may be available in other mediums,

including illustration, photography, digital imaging, graphic design, sewing and pattern-making. Specific project de-

scriptions will be available on the ArtWorks website, ArtWorksCincinnati.org.

• Projects range from four – ten weeks between June 10 and August 22, 2015.

• The work schedule is generally Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Apprentice Artists earn minimum wage, $8.10/hour.

ABOUT ARTWORKSArtWorks is a nineteen-year old non-profit organization that creates job opportunities in the arts for artists of all ages. Teen, student, and emerging artists ages 14-21 are hired for summer and after-school jobs to apprentice with professional artists to create high-quality works of public art for the entire region to experience and enjoy. ArtWorks projects help beautify our region and make a more livable city, encourage creative entrepreneurship, and empower those struggling with illnesses and overwhelming circumstances. Simply, put: ArtWorks Youth Apprentices learn valuable life skills as they transform our community through the power and beauty of visual art.

ArtWorks is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.

To learn more about ArtWorks and the Summer Program, visit ArtWorksCincinnati.org or ‘like’ ArtWorks Cincinnati on Facebook!

Questions? Email: [email protected], or call: 513.333.3609 Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

You can also apply online and schedule your interview appointment at ArtWorksCincinnati.org. Interviews for previously employed Apprentices will take place during the morning on March 14 and 15, 2015 at the 21C Museum Hotel. Not able to apply online? Go to the next page and complete the application.

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1) Complete everything on this Application Check-list and bring it with you to your interview.

□ Completed Application Form (pages 3 and 5) □ Signed Note of Understanding (page 6) □ Recommendation form completed by an adult who is not a relative (pages 7 and 8) □ Drawing Tests (pages 9 and 10) - These drawings WILL NOT be returned to you.

Do not mail anything to ArtWorks.

2) Prepare only three visual art samples for your interview.

These samples WILL be returned to you after they are reviewed and scored during your interview and added to your overall

score. Please note: ▪ Art samples must be original works of art ▪ Art samples can be created in any medium, BUT ArtWorks encourages you to bring at least one sample that is relevant to this year’s projects: painting, photography, or sewing/pattern-making/textile design. ▪ You may bring visual art samples in the following formats: actual artwork, hard-copy photographs, or photo graphs on a CD or flash drive. If using a flash drive, please place work in a file labeled “ArtWorks Interview.” ▪ If art is fragile or heavy, bring a photograph instead of the actual art. (ArtWorks is not responsible for any damage to art during the scoring process.)

▪ Art samples will be returned to you before you leave.

▪ Art samples will be scored based on the following criteria: 1. Attention to detail 2. Creativity 3. Understanding of artistic principles, such as perspective, shading, form and composition

▪ Drawing Tests do not count as visual art samples and will only be reviewed by your interviewer.

3) Come to the interview. Bring your completed application and all additional materials to one of ArtWorks open interview dates: Saturday, March 14 or Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the 21C Museum Hotel, 609 Walnut Street, downtown. Please schedule an interview time through the online scheduler at ArtWorksCincinnati.org. Call 513.333.3609 prior to Interview Weekend if you have a conflict with inter-view dates or live out of town. Please note:

• If you do not schedule an interview time in advance through the online scheduluer, your interview will be on a first come, first served. Interviews for walk ins run from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. each day. Everyone checked in by 3 p.m. will be interviewed. Please come prepared to wait.

• If you or your parents need to contact an ArtWorks staff member during interview times, please call 317-670-0104.

• For directions to interviews and downtown parking information, visit www.contemporaryartscenter.org/visiting.

All applicants will be notified of ArtWorks’ hiring decisions by mail by the middle of April 2015. No phone calls, please.

PRINT APPLICATION CHECKLIST

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NAME First Middle Initial Last

ADDRESS APARTMENT #

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

NEIGHBORHOOD COUNTY

HOME PHONE # ( ) CELL PHONE # ( )

E-MAIL ADDRESS

BIRTH DATE AGE AS OF JUNE 10, 2015

GENDER (Please circle one): Male Female T-SHIRT SIZE (Please circle one): S M L XL XXL

WHAT SCHOOL DO YOU ATTEND?_______________________________________________________________________________________

WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT GRADE LEVEL? (Please circle one): 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th College (Year_______) GED Other______

If you are in college or not currently in school, where did you attend high school?________________________________________________

Have you worked at ArtWorks before? (Please circle one): Y / N If yes, what years did you work?_________________________________Have you applied and NOT been hired by ArtWorks in the past? (Please circle one): Y / N

If yes, what years did you apply?_________________________________________________

DEMOGRAPHICS Because ArtWorks receives funding from a variety of sources, including local, state and federal government, we must report the demographics of individuals and families served. This information is used for reporting purposes only. Your information will remain confidential.

Do you live in a female, single-parent household? (Please circle one): Yes / No

If you are school-aged, do you receive free or reduced lunch? (Please circle one): Yes / No

How many family members live in your household? _________Unrelated individuals living in the same house should NOT be included in this number. If you live with unrelated roommates, you are considered a one-person household.

Find the number of family members living in your household in this chart. From that column, select the $ amount that comes closest to your total family income level. Write that number here. __________________

Number of People in Household1 person 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people 7 people 8 people$12,800 $14,600 $16,450 $18,250 $19,750 $21,200 $22,650 $24,100

$21,300 $24,350 $27,400 $30,450 $32,900 $35,300 $37,750 $40,200

$34,100 $39,000 $43,850 $48,700 $52,600 $56,500 $60,400 $64,300

$34,101+ $39,001+ $43,851+ $48,701+ $52,601+ $56,501+ $64,401+ $64,301+

RACE/ETHNIC BACKGROUND (Check one)□ American Indian/Alaskan Native □ Appalachian □ Asian/Asian American □ Black/African American □ Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander □ Hispanic/Afro Caribbean □ White/Caucasian □ Other(must specify)__________________Please list any disabilities, special needs, or physical limitations you have:

* PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY & BRING THIS TO YOUR INTERVIEW!PRINT APPLICANTS


DIRECT RESPONSE QUESTIONSPlease respond to each of the following questions. Each question must be answered in order for your application to be complete. Feel free to attach one additional page if you need more room to respond.

Why do you want to work at ArtWorks again this summer?

What was a valuable experience you had during the summer you worked for ArtWorks?

How has this or other experiences increased your passion or skills in the arts?

What do you see yourself doing in 3 to 5 years?

ArtWorks projects help beautify our region and make a more livable city, encourage creative entrepreneurship, and empower those struggling with illnesses and overwhelming circumstances; how will your contributions this summer help fulfill our mission of continuing to improve the everyday environments of local citizens?

* BRING THIS TO YOUR INTERVIEW!PRINT APPLICANTS


DIRECT RESPONSE QUESTIONS, CONTINUED

Please tell us the types of projects you’re interested in working on, such as murals, co-created therapeutic art, set design, or entrepreneurial enterprise, and why:

Why should we rehire you?

* BRING THIS TO YOUR INTERVIEW!PRINT APPLICANTS


ATTENDANCE POLICY NOTE OF UNDERSTANDINGTo be signed by Applicant and Applicant’s Parent/Guardian (if Applicant is under 18 years).

I understand that if ____________________________ (name of Applicant) is hired by ArtWorks, he/she is only allowed 3 excused absences* through the duration of his/her project. If he/she is hired and misses more than 3 days of work, I understand that he/she will be terminated from the ArtWorks Summer Program. To the best of my knowledge, ____________________________ (name of Applicant) can meet this attendance requirement for the 2015 Summer Program.

* An absence is only considered “excused” when it is called into the ArtWorks office by 9 a.m. the day of the absence, or earlier. Personal illness, vacation or other activities may all count as excused absences if ArtWorks is properly notified. A fourth absence will result in termination of employment, unless there are special circumstances that are excused by the Talent Manager. These circumstances are described below and require appropriate documentation.

• Illness is excused with a valid doctor’s note stating the date(s) that you were absent from work. If an illness prevents you from being at work for an extended period of time you must bring a doctor’s note that states how many work days you will miss and when you will return to work.

• College Orientation will only be excused with official documentation from the school detailing the dates you will be absent from work due to college orientation.

• Family emergencies include a death in the family or similar situations. You will need to have a discussion with the Talent Manager to determine what appropriate documentation you will need to be excused.

Applicant Signature ________________________________________Date____________________

Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________________Date____________________

(If Applicant is under 18 years)

* BRING THIS TO YOUR INTERVIEW!ALL APPLICANTS

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RECOMMENDATION FORM

APPLICANT: You may submit 1 letter of recommendation or this form, completed by an adult older than 21 years of age who is not a relative or friend. Please select someone who knows your work performance well, such as a teacher, past em-ployer, community or clergy leader or mentor. This form MUST accompany your application. We may contact your reference to verify their recommendation of your work performance.

REFERENCE: You may write a letter of recommendation for the Applicant, or complete this form. This recommendation is an important component of the ArtWorks hiring process. Applicants must bring this recommendation with them to their interview on March 14 or 15, 2015. If you write a letter of recommendation, please be sure to reflect on questions below and to include your contact information.

NAME OF APPLICANT

NAME OF REFERENCE

REFERENCE PHONE #

REFERENCE E-MAIL

What is your relationship to Applicant?

How long have you known him/her?

Circle the rating that best describes the applicant:

DEPENDABILITY Excellent Good Fair Poor

PUNCTUALITY Excellent Good Fair Poor

ACCURACY OF WORK Excellent Good Fair Poor

WILLINGNESS TO LEARN Excellent Good Fair Poor

JUDGEMENT Excellent Good Fair Poor

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

VERBAL Excellent Good Fair Poor

WRITTEN Excellent Good Fair Poor

PROFESSIONALISM Excellent Good Fair Poor

RESPECT FOR OTHERS Excellent Good Fair Poor

OVERALL IMPRESSION Excellent Good Fair Poor

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RECOMMENDATION FORM (CONT.)

Please take time to answer the following questions.

Have you observed Applicant working on a team? If so, what was his/her role? How did he/she interact with the team? Would you recommend Applicant for a job in a collaborative, team environment?

Is Applicant self-motivated? Does he/she take direction well or require extra direction and/or supervision when assigned a task?

How does Applicant respond to constructive criticism?

Would you recommend this person for ArtWorks? (Please circle one) Y/N

We encourage you to provide any additional comments.

REFERENCE SIGNATURE__________________________________________ Date_______________



SKILLS TEST 1: SELF PORTRAIT, 2D MEDIUM OF CHOICE

NAME OF APPLICANT AGE GRADE

SKILLS TEST

Please complete the following tests and BRING THESE COMPLETED DRAWING TESTS TO YOUR INTERVIEW!

* BRING THIS TO YOUR INTERVIEW!

Follow instructions carefully:

• Your self-portrait must be 8.5 x11” and cannot be folded• Use the backside of this page or an 8.5 x 11” sheet of paper • Do not frame or mount paper• Do not exceed indicated size• Use any medium you like as long as it is 2-Dimensional (collage, colored pencil, paint, marker, photogra-

phy, etc).• The work will remain with your file and will not be returned to you after your interview.

SKILLS TEST 2: SELF-DIRECTED DRAWING SAMPLE OR LANDSCAPE

Follow instructions carefully. All work must be:• Be on an 8.5 x11” canvas and cannot be folded• Use the backside of this page or an 8.5 x 11” sheet of paper • Do not frame or mount paper• Do not exceed indicated size• All work should be original, not traced or copied• You may choose any medium of your choice • If submitting an example of a landscape, please select a composition that displays depth and perspective • If selecting a self-directed sample it should show advanced skill in Applicants area of interest:

* BRING THIS TO YOUR INTERVIEW!SKILLS TEST

• If interested in Fashion Design, please submit a sample displaying skill in fashion sketches• If interested in computer arts, please submit work that emphasizes composition and understand-

ing of principles of graphic design• If interested in Illustration, please submit a sample of work with a narrative, this should not be a

sketch or direct copy of another work, and should be an original composition; This can include comic art, story board, product design or other

• If interested in Photography, please submit a sample displaying an understanding of compo-sition, lighting and exposure. Subject matter should be compelling in nature; do not submit macrophotography or still life.

• Do not submit a self-portrait (“selfie”) for this example.

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NAME OF APPLICANT AGE GRADE

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