Arts Aspire Programs - School Year Session - Art and Culture Center/Hollywood

Education/teens

Arts Aspire Programs - School Year Session

The Arts Aspire program promotes strong leadership as well as college and career readiness for students and young adults ages 14-21. Arts Aspire activities at all three levels take place in a professional environment in which participants interact with business and community leaders, cultural organizations, non-profits, K-12 schools, universities, as well as families and patrons who take part in Center programs.

Arts Aspire is a three-tier pyramid of defined, hands-on activities and program levels that allow youth to graduate from one tier to the next beginning in high school and continuing beyond graduation, whether they attend college or not. The three levels are tailored to the experience and ability of participants as follows:

Teen Arts Ambassadors for ages 14-18

General training in leadership and professional skills by community leaders
Monthly meetings and workshops
Community-based outreach project with an area non-profit or business
Work-place experiences and community service hours in Center education programs

Downloadable Teen Arts Ambassadors Application

Arts Associates for ages 17-18

Project-based training in leadership and professional skills
Shadowing, observing and hands-on experiences
Gain leadership skills through direct contact with education programs
Specialized training in multiple focus areas
Stipends available for specific projects

School Year Program Positions Available:

Marketing Associate
Event Associate
Education Associate

Downloadable Arts Associates Application

Arts Apprentice for ages 18-21

Internship-based advanced training program in a focus area of interest
Hands-on, work-place experiences at the Center
Increased responsibility in setting and meeting goals
Hourly pay rate for specific projects

School Year Program Positions Available:

Education and Arts Administration Apprentice
Marketing and Social Media Apprentice
Multimedia Design and Editing Apprentice
Event Apprentice
Curriculum Development Apprentice
Grant Development Apprentice

Downloadable Arts Apprentice Internship Application

Each tier of the pyramid builds essential 21st century workplace skills through hands-on experiences in a fast-paced environment with kids, families, and arts-minded people. Through Arts Aspire participants apply what they learn, expand their knowledge of working in the arts, and benefit from invaluable on-the-job experiences that develop their leadership skills. They also have fun along the way.

Arts Aspire Funding

Arts Aspire is supported by the following Community Foundation of Broward Funds: Harold Rosenberg Fund for Children’s Education, Jim Moran Children’s Fund, Leonard & Sally Robbins Fund, and Mary and Alex Mackenzie Community Impact Fund; and an arts education grant from The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation.