From South High School and The Walker Art Center Teen Programs, here is a video project that Monica Gould created for the Guerrilla Cinema workshop last November with artist Xavier Tavera.
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TPT and TCYMN co-production on the history of youth media in Minnesota is scheduled to broadcast this week. This one-hour program highlights young makers, their work and the organizations they work with.
On Minnesota Statewide digital channel
Saturday, September 13 at 10:00 PM Sunday, September 14 at 4:00 AM Sunday, September 14 at 10:00 AM Sunday, September 14 at 4:00 PM
Credits:
Artist Xavier Tavera and Guerrilla Cinema workshop participant Paris Fairbanks Photo: Gene Pittman
Youth Engagement Symposium Series
The Howland Symposium is designed to bridge research and practice around critical youth development issues. It is hosted by the Center for Youth Development and made possible with funds from the Minnesota 4-H Foundation’s Howland Endowment.
Join national and local experts in youth engagement as we learn from current research and innovative practice, and unveil a statewide initiative to support and promote youth engagement.
The stories of the Depression Era and World War II are carried by our elders who are in their 80s and 90s. This means that little amazing stories of connections, courage, and quiet heroism are being lost. In making the Greatest Girls project, we found that women's stories of this time are rarely shared.
TRACES is a non-profit organization that links people of the Midwest U.S. with people in Germany and Austria (the enemy during World War II), to learn how we maintained our humanity during a time of great conflict between our countries. A June 11th, 2008 screening of the Greatest Girls films helped highlight the important roles that women played during that time, roles that are too often ignored.
"We were excited," recalls TVbyGIRLS executive director, Barbara Wiener, "to share our Greatest Girls films at TRACES... by connecting with elder women in our project, girls learned that women not only contribute to our history...they actually shaped our America in the most caring and compassionate ways."
Message from TVbyGIRLS: Are you a girl age 10 to 19 (or know one) who is interested in media making and sharing your voice? Join TVbyGIRLS in our next open workshop on Saturday, October 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Minneapolis College of Art and Design, fourth floor room 414. MCAD is located at 2501 Stevens Avenue South in Minneapolis, MN 55404. Fee is $50 (with scholarships available). Contact Rebecca at Rebecca@tvbygirls.tv for more info.
A partnership of Story Board, The Loft Literary Center and The MN Opera
"Pinocchio - Story, Stage and Screen" is a series of filmmaking workshops for teenagers inspired by The Minnesota Opera's American premiere of The Adventures of Pinocchio.
High school students are invited to submit their own 3-5 minute adaptation of the classic Pinocchio story for a chance to win over an audience of peers and $500.
Filmmaking is hard, and the competition will be tough... so Story Board, the Loft Literary Center and the MN Opera are teaming up with professional filmmakers to give students an edge: a series of workshops covering everything a student will need to produce a quality film.
The series begins on Saturday, September 27th (1-3pm) with a FREE workshop for high school students on the art of adaptation at The Loft Literary Center. Minnesota's very own Ali Selim, Director/Writer of Sweet Land, will be the guest speaker at the workshop!
In this free, six-week class, you’ll learn interviewing, research, writing and photography to write and publish an article of your choice. Taught by Ruben Rosario, much-honored columnist for the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
October 7, 2008 - 4:00pm Teen Central, Downtown Minneapolis Library
This training is for progressive high school students—newcomers and those with experience—who want to work on a campaign in 2008 and beyond. Students will learn how to communicate with voters, recruit volunteers, get their friends active, and register new voters.
High School Camp Wellstone II September 19 - 20, 2008 Neighborhood House 179 East Robie Street St. Paul , MN 55107
Details: The training on Friday will run from 4:30pm-9pm; Saturday's training will run from 10am-7pm. Students should plan on attending both days of the training. This is NOT an overnight camp. For those who will be observing Ramadan, we will time our evening meal with the breaking of the fast, and will have prayer rooms available. Cost: $10 (scholarships are available)
TCYMN's All City Youth Film Showcase 2008 will take place on OCTOBER 25th at the Walker Art Center . The submission deadline for youth media is SEPTEMBER 24th. Stay tuned for more information this summer!
The Vote Yes campaign is proud to announce their film contest. We want Minnesotan's from all corners of the state and all levels of experience to tell us why they love their state, in three minutes or less. There is no entry fee; the deadline for submission is September 1, 2008. We are rewarding the best story with a prize of $1,000, and viewing opportunities around the state, including the Walker Art Museum.
Filmanthropist Project is a new Minnesota film contest to highlight community action. People are working around the clock everyday to make their communities a better place to live. The Filmanthropist Project invites filmmakers of all skill levels to go out and create engaging stories, documenting these philanthropic events in action. Generous cash and prizes will be awarded to top three short film entries, 3-5 minutes in length. The top ten entries will be featured in a true theatrical experience with an awards gala to follow. All entries will be streamed on this Filmanthropist website. Space is limited to first 50 entrants so register now!
Job Opening: Teen Programs Fellow We are looking for a qualified, passionate candidates for the position of Teen Programs Fellow. The fellowship is an 8-month temporary, part-time (20-25 hours/week) fellowship running November 2008 through June 2009. For a full job description go to http://info.walkerart.org/jobs/detail.wac?id=4649
POSITION TITLE: Temporary contracted position for Media and Outreach Specialist, Tobacco-Free Youth WORKING HOURS: .75 FTE Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., evenings and weekends as required, through December 31, 2008 SALARY RANGE: $18-$21/hour, depending on qualifications
This position will work with the Program Coordinator in meeting grant requirements of reducing the influence of tobacco on youth in priority populations. This project works with local youth organizations to map, assess, monitor, and address point-of sale tobacco signage that influences youth. The Media and Outreach Specialist will work with the Program Coordinator and specifically be responsible for fulfilling several coalition building communications and media advocacy requirements of the grant project. This includes assisting in executing a culturally specific communications plan, website updates, updating partners and communities on the program’s progress through newsletters, planning and attending community events, planning and implementing presentations to community groups and organizing and cataloguing the Tobacco Prevention Resource Library.
For more information, description and process to apply, contact Emily Anderson: emilya@nwhhsc.org
NEA $10,000 Grants
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).
The Annenberg Foundation exists to advance public well-being through improved communication. As a principal means of achieving this goal, the Foundation encourages the development of more effective ways to share ideas and knowledge.
The Annenberg Foundation focuses on five major program areas: Education and Youth Development; Arts, Culture and Humanities; Civic and Community;
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TPT and TCYMN co-production on the history of youth media in Minnesota is scheduled to broadcast this week. This one-hour program highlights young makers, their work and the organizations they work with.
