Venice Arts seeks Volunteer Artists Mentors

Venice Arts is currently searching for engaging and enthusiastic filmmakers and video artists to mentor students and teach them the basic elements digital filmmaking. With small class sizes and low mentor-student ratios, our classes are the perfect opportunity for artists to make a meaningful impact on a young person’s life.

Venice Arts: In Neighborhoods is an innovative arts center that brings talented artists together with low-income young people to nurture their creativity, imagination and talent. Through our unique mentor-driven model, Venice Arts is a great opportunity for artists to connect and share their knowledge and gifts with youth of all ages.

Core Duties / Responsibilities:
• In conjunction with the Lead Mentor and other volunteer artists, lead and facilitate student discussion and critical analysis of their work.
• Teach the basics of digital filmmaking, including writing, planning, shooting, and editing.
• Prepare student work for end-of-session exhibit

Requirements:
• Commit to participating in the entire eight-week session, including orientation.
• Candidate must be proficient in all stages of video production.
• Ability to implement media literacy into classroom discussion and exercises
• Familiar with basic elements of design (typography, layout, etc.)
• General understanding of the Mac OS X.
• Working knowledge of DV Cameras, sound design; documentary techniques and storyboarding is a plus.
• Most importantly, you must possess a passion for mentoring youth!

Classes run one (1) day a week for 8 weeks The kids of Venice need your creative and personal input! Come and connect with a great program!

For more information about our program and volunteer application, please visit www.venice-arts.org or email info@venice-arts.org