BLACK REP SEEKS YOUNG ARTIST MENTORS FOR NEW SUMMER PROGRAM
Topic: Community-based Art
BLACK REP SEEKS YOUNG ARTIST MENTORS FOR NEW SUMMER PROGRAM

The Providence Black Repertory Company (Black Rep) is a non-profit cultural arts organization that produces and presents artistic performances that bring people together, provoke thought, inspire hope, and create understanding. Our dual mission—artistic and civic—provides for a unique experience across three key areas: Theater, Education, and Public Programs. Our work is inspired by the art and culture of the African Diaspora and embraces the values of community and democracy that are part of these traditions.

This summer, the Black Rep will launch "Carnival in the Capital", a 3-week intensive Caribbean arts program that immerses young artists ages 10-14 in the collaborative, artistic, and cultural traditions of Carnival around the world through hands-on activities in Storytelling, Masquerade (mask and costume making), Steelpan, and Theater. The program culminates with a final parade performance at Kennedy Plaza during the week of Sound Session--- a week long, genre-defying music festival produced by the Black Rep and the City of Providence.

We are currently seeking 3-4 interns/volunteers to serve as Young Artist Mentors in a variety of creative and educational capacities. Each intern will work with a group of approximately 12 students to provide hands-on support during artistic activities; in-class behavioral support; rituals, strategies, or activities that engage and build unity within your group; and supervision during transition periods.

Skills/Requirements:
Interested candidates must be:
-Experienced with youth and/or the arts
-Highly responsible and engaged
-Strong leaders and communicators
-Creative
-Able to work in fast-paced environments
-Present at Orientation (tentatively scheduled for week of 6/16)
-Present at all Education meetings (6/23, 6/30, 7/6—8:00-8:30am)

Dates:
June 23-July 11 (No Class July 4th)
Hours:
40 hours/week       
Monday-Friday
8:30am-4:30pm

Location:
The Black Rep/276 Westminster Street/Downtown Providence (less than 5 minutes from Kennedy Plaza)

Compensation:
Internship credits or a modest stipend based on skills and experience.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send a resume and brief cover letter, via mail or email, to:
Kim Hammann
Director of Education
The Providence Black Repertory Company.
276 Westminster Street
Providence , RI 02903

email: kim@blackrep.org