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Give now to our Year-End Appeal, and support media arts education, college pathways, & creative career development for L.A.'s low-income youth! http://ow.ly/pbze50CqDaN

Image: Mike Jasorka, Lead Artist: Sequential Arts (Comics) 🖍️

Toast the holiday season at our second CREATIVITY UNCORKED!🍷🍇 Thursday, December 17 @ 6:30-7:30pm PST: https://www.venicearts.org/uncorked

Join winemaker Matt Dees of Jonata Winery, located in California’s Santa Ynez Valley, and learn about Jonata’s non-traditional varieties of reds, as well as their cutting edge viticulture. We’ll deliver a 2015 Jonata Todos Vineyard Blend and 2018 Hilt Chardonnay to your door for this special evening.

You’ll be underwriting equity and opportunity for low-income young people enrolled in Venice Arts’ transformative Media Arts Education, College Success & Creative Career programs!

Space is extremely limited—get your tickets, today!
https://www.venicearts.org/uncorked

First Vote 5 minute Version First Vote explores issues of importance to young people as they ready themselves to cast their first ballot in 2020. Contextualized by the opportunity for c...

“As a result of the protests, I hope that schools take measures to implement curriculums that work to educate kids on anti-racism, their rights, and social justice advocacy." - Ivanna (age 17)

Directed, photographed, and interviewed by class members

See more Zoom portraits and student reflections here: https://www.venicearts.org/zoom-portraits-1

SHOP-PRINTS/SELECT WORKS — Kristian Punturere SHOP PRINTS + SELECT WORKS note all works printed digitally on premium matte paper variable print sizing avail upon request donated % of sales subject...

Curiosity. Creativity. Connection. Hope.
NOW, MORE THAN EVER!

We are only $7,000 away from our fundraising goal! GIVE HERE: http://ow.ly/C8Mv50A6jhM

We are thrilled to be opening a "hybrid Media Arts Camp" this summer, meeting the essential needs of young people for creative self-expression and connection with their peers. We've redesigned our curriculum to assure that it is as youth-centered and interactive as possible—online and in-person, following public health guidelines.

Help us fund full scholarships to 100% of low-income families, healthy snacks, creative tools for use at home, and 1:1 support to help families thrive: http://ow.ly/Ga3050A6jhN

Thank you to the wonderful photographer Genaro Molina who joined Venice Arts' Remote Visiting Artist Series to share his work (his photo illustrates this post), his process, and his wisdom about how to create strong images. We're inspired!

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Circadian Pictures Creative Fund 2020 — a contest giving away a total of $15,000 to worthy visual artists, including $10,000 to fund one grand-prize winner’s proposed still photography project!

We hope that this Creative Fund will help bring some financial support to the winners and more importantly creative motivation and inspiration to all that apply. Please help spread the word, good luck, and wash your hands!

Visit www.circadianpictures.com/creativefund for more info & to enter.

THE SUBMISSION PERIOD BEGINS MAY 1ST, 2020. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 7:00AM PT ON MONDAY, MAY 18TH, 2020.

MUST BE AGED 18 OR OLDER AND A U.S. RESIDENT TO APPLY. FOR FULL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS & RESTRICTIONS, PLEASE READ THE OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES [www.circadianpictures.com/rules]

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CONTEST. PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR ODDS OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

: Youth Stories 4 Our Time

My face mask has quickly become an essential for me, like water or air. Without it I can't go anywhere and no one can get near me. I know it's for safety, but every time i wear it, I feel like I'm suffocating. It’s become so familiar, this mask seems to have become my best friend and also my worst enemy.

photo & writing: Katherine, age 15

: Youth Stories 4 Our Time

There’s nothing in between us
Yet touch is forbidden

I reach out
But you stay away

It’s for our own good
Isolation

Away from all things
My mind state drifting away
Slowly, but perpetually

Quiet
Everything so quiet

Empty
Everywhere so empty

I can hear my breath
The tempo of my heart
My rhythmic footsteps

I bask in the beauty

And yet there's so much pain
Thousands dead, thousands separated

Bodies
Corpses
Turn them to ash

The plague, our demise

Fear in the eyes of the masses

Death is a misstep away

Virulent Scourge

photo & writing: Rah-San, age 17

: Youth Stories 4 Our Time

The house feels really empty at night, everything is dark and quiet, but safe.

I walk around my house full of things but no people, all the furniture seems to have a heartbeat, the candle lights dance when I walk past them, the windows look at me and give me a warm smile. I sit in my living room watching the night fade away, the furniture goes still, the candle lights die, the windows are cold.

photo & writing: Citlalli, age 19

: Youth Stories 4 Our Time

I have always felt stuck,
My mind has been my prison for years.
And I always want to escape.
So I run around,
keeping busy to avoid the pain.
Now I can’t do those things.
I’m left alone drowning with all the
voices inside my head.

photo & writing: Gloria, age 21

: Youth Stories 4 Our Time

my life has been monochrome lately, black and white is all i see. the news scares me to death. my parents are worried that we won’t be able to pay rent or put food on the table. my sister and i are bored out of our minds.

i haven’t had much color in my life these past couple of weeks, i’m scared. i don’t want the color to fade out of the this world. we need color to survive. we need to feel the sensation of happiness and warmth, the sun beaming down on our faces, gravity pulling our feet down and connecting us with the earth, as if we are the center of the universe. not until then, do we feel whole, complete. i miss that feeling. i would do anything to feel that again - even for one second.

photo & writing: Anais Jimenez.

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One step at a ~ Enter for opportunity to become a Top 20 Summer Finalist and have your work exhibited in !
One (1) Grand Prize Winner will be selected from the Top 20 finalists and also receive a round-trip ticket to New York City along with a two-night stay to attend the exhibition opening in Summer 2020.
The competition is open to artists / photographers working in all themes, types, and genres of photography. Submit early for a chance to be on our social media channels while the competition is ongoing. LINK IN BIO
Featured - “Walk 1/20/13 Snowstorm, Tuileries Garden, Paris (5:35:21-5:56:46pm)” by Suzette Bross ()
#2020

A coalition of US arts organizations launch ongoing relief fund for artists affected by coronavirus: http://ow.ly/DAAF50z9fZY

With $10m in funding already, Artist Relief will offer individual $5,000 unrestricted grants through September.

Via The Art Newspaper

[Image: Zoom call with all participating organizations]

Doing Laundry Without Money During COVID-19 With Mrs.V How to do laundry inside while saving.

GLOBAL OPEN CALL FOR ART - Amplifier Community In response to COVID-19, Amplifier is launching an emergency campaign with top art curators and public-health advisors from around the world. We are looking for two kinds of work: The first are public health and safety messages that can help flatten the curve through education. The second are symbol...

Dear Venice Arts Family,

A brief update to let you know what we are doing to support young people at Venice Arts.

A shout-out to those of you—including some of our former staff and artist-mentors—who have reached out to mentor and teach online. Thank you! You are inspiring! And to those who have continued to donate, countless thanks!

This is such a hard time for us to ask, but it is such a critical time to receive. Please support our programs, here: http://ow.ly/liW550z2QeE

This year, you'll receive a tax credit for any giving up to $300, even if you don't itemize. What do your dollars support?

Plan A: An exceptional, in-person Summer Media Arts Camp, completely free to low-income families.

Plan B: Creative activities offered in small groups and online, that will keep young people connected, excited, and engaged.

Plus, we are working to expand the services that we provide enrolled families—during this time and in the future—including increasing the number of cameras and computers on-loan to our students, and assuring access to healthy food, micro-loans and grants, and other opportunities that will help families thrive.

Now. More than ever. Young people need creative opportunities for learning, social connection with their peers, emotional support, and hope for the future. Thank you for any help that you can provide.

Lynn

[Image: some of the students in our first, online Advanced Studies filmmaking class.]

Venice Arts' Family Needs Survey + Resource List

Do you need access to fresh food? Help securing technology to support your child's learning? Help us to understand what your needs are and how we might be of help! Please take a few minutes to complete our SURVEY, at the links below.

Venice Arts has also created a RESOURCE LIST to support our families, teaching artists, and mentors during this public health crisis. Please check back with us, as we update it with new resources and information from time to time.

SURVEY IN ENGLISH: http://ow.ly/yXsw50z2Ofr

LA ENCUESTA EN ESPAÑOL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScn2DXQsNDpLcjBYqZ6JYBOzCy7VHKkVBey2IPt1ai6sOiKhg/viewform

RESOURCE LIST: https://www.venicearts.org/resources-for-venice-arts-students-families?mc_cid=49e5bcd12b&mc_eid=[UNIQID

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Venice Arts Advanced Film Student, Shoshana Greenspan, has work featured on Mixed Life! Her short film, "Three Girls", highlights three teens and their experiences being biracial.

Mixed Life is an online space "where all mixed identifying folx of color, no matter race, ethnicity, or walk of life - can read, absorb, and most importantly explore their individual mixed identity."

Watch the film here! http://ow.ly/2o6B50yTvwn

Consistency. Creativity. Support. NOW MORE THAN EVER.

Support a Summer of Creativity. Give a Camp Scholarship Gift: http://ow.ly/Vaha50yURAm

Young people need opportunities for creativity and self-expression now, more than ever. And, while it is not a comfortable time to ask for more-- it is a necessary time.

We're open. We're active. We're planning for the future. Help us get there.

Support a scholarship for one day, one week, or one month at Venice Arts. Help assure that 160 low-income young people will have the best summer yet.

Help us provide much needed food. The Food Bank relies on the generosity of our community. Please help us reach those in need by donating generously now.

COVID-19 & Freelance Artists COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources Welcome! This list is specifically designed to serve freelance artists, and those interested in supporting the independent artist community. This includes, but is not limited to, actors, designers, producers, technicians, stage managers, musicians, composers, chor...

Another huge thank you to Claudia Bartlett and everyone at Photo L.A. for making Venice Arts their Opening Night beneficiary, and for orchestrating such a successful weekend! In addition to an exhibition booth of student work, four students spoke on a panel about their personal projects, and Venice Arts was honored for their 27-year history developing the next generation of photographers.