VIDEO: At-risk youth now on track to become lawyer
From ThreeSixty: Youth Journalism By Paris Porter
At-risk teen found home at Briggs & Morgan, Walking in, we find marble floors, nice polished wooden tables, and quiet. A beautiful receptionist offers us soda and some chocolate. Looking out the windows, we see the Foshay Tower and people in suits, walking the streets below, enjoying the summer weather. !>files/Terrell2.jpg! Richard Terrell walks in with a warming smile and greets us, looking like the next new thing in the Briggs and Morgan law firm. The IDS building, which is in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, is home to one of the most prestigious law firms in the state of Minnesota. Terrell, dressed in a two-piece suit on the 22nd floor, has come a long way from being an at-risk youth. The 21-year-old has worked at Briggs and Morgan as an intern during summers and school breaks for five years.
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For the past two months, the YMCA Youth in Government TV Program has been training their television crew at SPNN in preparation for the Model Assembly program in early January, when youth take over the Capitol and form a youth legislature. The 25 person TV crew has been busy learning studio, reporting, and editing skills under the direction of SPNN Youth Programs instructors Joanna, Dawn, Amanda, and Megan. During the Model Assembly, the YIG TV crew will produce a nightly newscast and talk show which will be aired live at the Hilton Hotel, where all YIG participants will be staying. The shows will also air on SPNN’s YTV Channel 16 in February, so stay tuned! For more information on the Youth in Government program, visit www.mnyig.org or check out the TV crew’s blog at http://yigtv.blogspot.com.
The Community Technology Empowerment Project (CTEP) seeks sites
The Community Technology Empowerment Project (CTEP) is now seeking partners for the 2009-2010 Program Year. CTEP AmeriCorps members help low-income families, new immigrants, and individuals with disabilities better use technology resources. We partner with organizations in the Twin Cities metro area that have existing community technology centers (CTCs) and agencies that offer technology programming and resources. CTEP plans to recruit, train and place 25 full-time AmeriCorps members that will begin their term of service Sept 8th 2009 and complete Aug 31st 2010.
For more information contact: Joel Krogstad AmeriCorps Program Director Community Technology Empowerment Project joel@technologypowe r.org
We need enthusiastic Perpich Center for Arts Education supporters to help us shine a bright light on the value of arts education for all Minnesotans. LOTS AND LOTS of volunteers are needed to participate in a "creative and passionate demonstration of support" for arts education, tentatively scheduled for February 9th from 10 AM to 2 PM at the State Capitol Rotunda in St. Paul. To participate, contact Kristin Kowler, 763-591-4715, 800-657-3515.
Locally produced documentary "BOXERS" is having a one week run at the Parkway Theater and on the 19th all the ticket sales will be donated to Intermedia arts.
For 35 years Intermedia Arts has been putting video in the hands of community members. This has included youth. "Intermedia Arts began in 1973 as University Community Video and was housed in an old church within the University of Minnesota. Our people were university students and community members using emerging video technology to engage new voices and examine pressing social issues."-Intermedia Arts website.
Come out on the 19th to be entertained and support the work of Intermedia Arts.
location: University of St. Thomas, St. Paul campus date: June 14, 2009 - 5:43pm event description: Apply today for ThreeSixty’s intermediate journalism camp, a two-week residential camp held from June 14-26, 2009. Students will work with professional journalists and University of St. Thomas faculty to produce print, video, photo and audio stories. You can use the same application to apply for the introductory camp from July 6-30,2009, a day camp that introduces beginners to a range of journalistic skills. Every student chosen for the camps will receive a full scholarship.
Pinocchio - Story, Stage and Screen Filmmaking Series
Sponsored by Story Board and the MN Opera
Imagine walking the red carpet at the Pinocchio - Story, Stage and Screen film festival on February 12th at the Parkway theater in Minneapolis!
Not only will your short film, based on the classic Pinocchio tale, be screened in front of a live audience BUT you will also receive a gift bag including TWO complimentary tickets to the MN Opera's production of Pinocchio ($130 value) and a chance to win $500!
We want you to be part of this exciting event. Even if you haven't yet attended a workshop, it's not too late! You can still participate! (visit http://www.thestoryboard.org/ to view all submission guidelines)
So when's the next workshop?
The Final Stage: Editing
Participants will gather with professional editors at HDMG (local post production house) and screen a rough cut of their film for critique/feedback. If students don’t have a rough cut, they can still come and learn how these pros solve problems (every film has them) on pacing, storytelling and continuity.
When: Monday, January 12th, 6:30-8:30 pm Where: HDMG, 6573 City West Parkway, Eden Prairie, 55344 Cost: $20.00 ($15.00 if you register online by January 10th)
Registration: Register online at www.thestoryboard.org by January 10th and be entered into a drawing for a $25 AMC gift card!
COME GET YOUR LEARN ON. IFP Minnesota's wildly popular Education Program is giving potential students and members a sneak peak at what we've got to offer in '09. Our superstar instructors will be on-hand to showcase various classes by giving hands-on demonstrations in everything from HDV cinematography, editing with Final Cut Pro, special effects using After Effects, image manipulation in Photoshop, and more. There will also be tours through the Center for Media Arts facility, including printing demonstrations in our black and white photo darkrooms. Don't miss this opportunity to check out IFP's and meet some of the local professionals that make our Education Program rock. The Open House is FREE and open to the general public.
SPNN is the place to be on Mondays after school from 3-5 pm. Youth can come to Media Monday to work on independent projects at SPNN Youth Open Lab (SOL), learn new video skills at workshops, watch youth-produced and other films at screenings, and attend Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) meetings.
January Schedule:
Jan. 5st: SOL and YAC. Work on independent projects and bring works in progress to share with the group at SOL. Come to the Youth Advisory Committee meeting and help shape youth media at SPNN.
Jan. 12th: screening/ workshop, and SOL Composition & Creative Use of B-roll (rescheduled from December): Learn how to create, compose and utilize great b-roll to enhance your media. As part of the workshop we will be showing films and videos that creatively demonstrate the use of b-roll.
Jan 19th: No School/ No Media Monday.
Jan. 26th: SOL Work on independent projects and bring works in progress to share with the group.
The Perpich Center Arts High School is a comprehensive, tuition-free public high school offering a rigorous academic program, with intensive coursework focused in six art areas: dance, literary arts, media arts (photography/cinema), music, theater, and visual arts. Open to 11th and 12th grade students who are Minnesota residents, the Arts High School is a unique learning environment where dedicated teachers inspire students to realize their potential, as individuals, as students, as artists, and as members of a community. Students accepted into the Arts High School have artistic talent – either demonstrated or potential – and a desire to grow artistically and academically.
2009-10 Information Sessions are held so interested students and parents can learn more about the school, take a tour, and ask questions (sessions run approximately two hours). For an application form and detailed information about the process go to
The Walker Art Center Teen Programs is forming a new program, STREAM, which will operate like a street team and be in charge of distributing flyers, posters and other marketing materials.
· The team will meet third Tuesday of every month to talk, pick up flyers and discuss events. · In exchange, you will receive free tickets to Walker Art Center exhibitions, events, films and performances. · You will also have the unique opportunity to have personalized exhibition tours with the curators, meet Walker artists in residence, and make visits to artists’ studios. · Additionally, you will have access to write about your experience on the Teen Programs website for the Walker.
The group is open to all high school students interested in art that are willing to put in some time and effort into marketing for Teen Programs. You should be willing to talk to other students about the Walker’s upcoming programs for teens, and be excited about getting the word out.
If you are interested and would like more information, please email teenprograms@walkerart.org or call 612 375 7683.
If you are at the Walker ask the front desk for Witt in Teen Programs.
The University of Minnesota School of Public Health PSA Contest
Deadline: March 6th, 2009 at Noon The University of Minnesota School of Public Health is sponsoring its 3rd annual “It’s Global” Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest. School of Public Health (SPH) officials hope it will attract talented novice and seasoned filmmakers from across the country and beyond to heed the call and submit their work. The contest provides filmmakers an opportunity to showcase their original work while making a statement on global public health topics such as pollution, nutrition, refugee health, climate change, clean water, infectious disease and preparing for natural disasters.
Entrants will get to test their talent as they describe a public health problem, identify a potential solution and present, via film media, a clear call to action. The entries must be 30 seconds or less (without credits). Select entries will be showcased, Monday, April 6, 2009, and the $250 youth category first-place prize and the adult category $500 first-place prize will be awarded. All entries will be screened throughout SPH sponsored National Public Health Week Film Festival (April 6-11) in Minneapolis. The 2008 PSA Contest winners were all under the age of 14. Trish Peterson, Saddie Haddow, and Emily Sylvestre wrote, directed, and composed the music for their PSA called “Alone.” To view past entries, including the 2008 winners, please go to www.sph.umn.edu/psa.
Minnesota's first school sponsored, state-wide film festival, featuring short films written, shot, edited, and scored by high-school filmmakers
Eligibility: All entrants must either be Minnesota high school students, or Minnesota residents under the age of 19. Please include a photocopy of a valid state ID or driver's license, or a valid school ID.
Length: There is no time limit for entries, although we suggest that submissions are between four and seven minutes long.
Medium: All videos should be submitted as a Quicktime file via CD or DVD.
Content: The .edu Film Festival will not condone nor accept entries with content that: · Glamorizes and/or graphically depicts acts of violence · Glamorizes any act of selling, consuming, or distributing drugs or alcohol · Glamorizes any act of theft · Glamorizes or emphasizes any sexual act whether implied or directly stated · Makes any direct or indirect threat to an individual, group, or entity · Harasses and/or bullies an individual, group, or entity · Is performed while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any other intoxicating substance · Contains profane or obscene language All entries must be submitted by April 1, 2009, but please send entries as soon as you have them.
It is a big help to see submissions as soon as possible. Send submissions to:
.edu Film Festival c/o ComArt High School 2526 27th Ave South Minneapolis , MN 55406
The 8th Annual Arts For All Conference
The 8th Annual Arts For All Conference is scheduled for Saturday, February 21. The conference is a professional development venue for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade visual and performing arts and non-arts teachers, administrators, artists, art organization affiliates, parents/guardians, higher education students, and community members.
MRAC is pleased to announce our winter schedule of training opportunities. Click on the workshop title for more information and to register for the event. These events are free, but we ask that you register in advance.
January Workshops
DeClutter Your Leadership: Time Management for Leaders with Mai Moua January 13, 2009, 3:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M. Metropolitan Regional Arts Council
Finance and Human Resources Overview with Barb Simonson January 15, 2009, 3:00 P.M.-5:30 P.M. Metropolitan Regional Arts Council
Recruiting, Training, and Managing Volunteers with Judy Sharken Simon and Zeeda Magnuson January 16, 2009, 3:00 P.M.-5:30 P.M. Metropolitan Regional Arts Council
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MN Dept. Edu. 21st Century... : Deadline December 23, 2008
The 21st CCLC grant funds are used to establish or expand high-quality afterschool programs that offer a broad array of services and activities designed to reinforce and complement the regular academic program of participating students before and after school, on school release days, weekends and school vacation periods. Any public or private organization is eligible to apply for a 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant. Examples of agencies and organizations eligible under the 21st CCLC program include, but are not limited to: schools, school districts, non-profit agencies, city or county government agencies, faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education and for-profit corporations. Applications must be submitted as a collaborative between at least one school or school district and one or more community-based organizations or other public or private organizations. A total of $3,000,000 in grant funds will be available in the first year for this competition. It is the intention of the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Consolidated Federal Programs Division to award multiple projects statewide with a required minimum grant contract award of $50,000 annually.
Please note: Applications must be submitted as a collaborative between at least one school or school district and one or more community-based organizations or other public or private organizations.
All projects must extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations that have limited access to the arts due to geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability. The involvement of professionally trained, experienced artists and arts professionals is essential. Each applicant must present a simple, straightforward project that reflects only one of the project types below. Fast-Track Review Grants are available only for: An arts event that will feature one or more guest artists. The project (such as a festival, exhibit, recital, reading, performance, screening, broadcast, lecture) must include the participation of guest artist(s).
AASL National School Library Media Program of the Year Award : Deadline Jan. 7 2009
Established in 1963, the National School Library Media Program of the Year (NSLMPY) Award honors school library media programs practicing their commitment to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information, as well as exemplifying implementation of Information Power. The award recognizes exemplary school library media programs that are fully integrated into the school's curriculum. Each winning program receives a $10,000 prize ($30,000 total) donated by Follett Library Resources. In the past, the three award categories were defined as: Large District (enrollment equal to or greater than 10,000 students), Small District (enrollment less than 10,000 students) and Individual School (including single schools that exist as a school district). The new categories, starting with the 2006 application year, are one District Award and two Single School Awards.
The premier award for young people changing the world: Athletes have the Olympics, Singers have the Grammy’s, World-changers have the Do Something Award. Since 1996, Do Something has honored the nation’s finest young world-changers. Do Something Award Winners represent the best in their field or issue and are rewarded with a huge community grant, participation in a special award ceremony, media coverage, and continued support from Do Something. In 2009, five winners will receive a minimum of $10,000 in community grants and scholarships (if applicable). Of those five winners, 1 will be selected as the grand prize Do Something Award winner. That grand prize Do Something Award winner receives a total of $100,000 in community grants. The Do Something Award community grant money is paid directly to the not-for-profit of the winner’s choice. Only winners who are age 18 and under are eligible for a scholarship of $5,000 and a $5,000 community grant (total= $10,000 Do Something Award). Winners age 19-25 (applicants must be born on or after 8/30/1983) receive their entire award in the form of a community grant.
The mission of the foundation is to reduce poverty and injustice and promote democratic values, international cooperation and human achievement. Grants are made in three broad programs: Asset Building and Community Development; Peace and Social Justice; and Knowledge, Creativity and Freedom. We are eager to discover and explore innovative ways to solve problems and welcome fresh thinking in the broad areas in which we make grants. To focus our work in the United States, we make grants and loans in 13 key fields: Arts and Culture; Civil Society; Community Development; Development Finance and Economic Security; Education and Scholarship; Environment and Development; Governance; HIV/AIDS; Human Rights; Media; Religion, Society and Culture; Sexuality and Reproductive Health; and Workforce Development. Not all of our regional offices work in every field. Each year the Ford Foundation receives about 44,000 proposals and makes some 2,000 grants. Applications are considered throughout the year. Normally applicants may expect to receive within six weeks an indication of whether their proposals are within the foundation's program interests and budget limitations. DUE: Applications are considered throughout the year
The Pay it Forward Foundation offers students the opportunity to identify what they consider to be the challenges of their communities. They tackle such problems as homelessness, pollution, youth violence, literacy issues, the loneliness experienced by long-term hospital and nursing home patients, and the alienation of today's at-risk youth from the community. The Pay It Forward Foundation provides seed money for such worthwhile projects.
Your school, church or community youth group may apply for this $500 mini-grant to fund a one time project with a Pay It Forward focus. Applications will be accepted anytime by email to grants@payitforwardfoundation.com.
For more information please visit or e-mail info@payitforwardfoundation.org.
The next deadline for the Community Arts grant applications is Monday, January 12, 2009 with an earliest project start date of March 25. Applications must be RECEIVED by 5:00 P.M. on the deadline date. This is not a postmark deadline.
he Community Arts grant program provides funds of up to $3,000 in project support for metro groups wishing to offer quality arts activities in any discipline to communities within the seven-county metropolitan area. The program utilizes a “block grant” system to distribute funds. Each of the counties in MRAC's service area – Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington – receives a block of funds designated for arts activities occurring within that county.
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Minnesota's first school sponsored, state-wide film festival, featuring short films written, shot, edited, and scored by high-school filmmakers
