Downtown Advanced Apprenticeships

Fall 2011

Apply online

- Go to www.afterschoolmatters.org. - Click on TEENS Apply Now for Fall 2011 Programs. - Enter downtown in the keyword search to find downtown programs. - Complete your online application and choose your audition/interview time. (You will not receive a phone call to confirm your interview/audition time.)

2 Interview
- Attend an interview session at Gallery37 Center for the Arts, 66 East Randolph. - Be prepared to audition* and /or show 2-3 pieces of your artwork** or writing samples.
** Examples of artwork can include drawings, paintings, photos, videos, jewelry, sculptures, and mosaic. * Teens auditioning for dance programs should wear something comfortable that they can dance in.

- Bring the confirmation page from your online application and a copy of your social security card.

Fall 2011 Program Interview Sessions

Thursday, September 8 , 2011 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Visual Arts/Culinary/Literary/Technology/Performing Programs th Saturday, September 10 , 2011 Visual Arts/Culinary/Literary/Technology Programs 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Performing Programs 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm th Tuesday, September 13 , 2011 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Visual Arts/Culinary/Literary/Technology/Performing Programs th Wednesday, September 14 , 2011 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Visual Arts/Culinary/Literary/Technology/Performing Programs th Thursday, September 15 , 2011 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Visual Arts/Culinary/Literary/Technology/Performing Programs
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Interview Sessions will be held on the 5th floor at Gallery37 Center for the Arts, 66 East Randolph Street (directions and map on the back). Programs run from Monday, October 3rd through Saturday, December 10th.
Questions? Call 312.744.8925 and ask for Downtown staff.

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Earn an Award of up to $150!

Currently-enrolled Chicago Public Schools high school students at least 14 years of age are eligible. CPS teens with special needs ages 14-22 are encouraged to apply. College students are not eligible. A limited number of opportunities are available to teens who attend Chicago Public Schools selective enrollment high schools and private schools.

Gallery37 Center for the Arts, 66 East Randolph Street

The Randolph/Wabash CTA stop is located just steps away from Gallery37 Center for the Arts.

Select from these Fall 2011 programs:

Advanced Drawing and Painting T/W/Th 4:30 pm 7:30 pm Advanced Video Production M/W 4:30 pm 7:30 pm and Sat 1:00 pm 4:00 pm After School Matters Dance Ensemble M/Tu/W 4:30 pm 7:30 pm Art Institute Chicago Teen Lab* M/W/Th 4:00 pm 7:00 pm Chicago Opera Theater for Teens T/Th 4:30 pm -7:30 pm and Sat 10:00 am 1:00 pm Childrens Memorial Hospital Mural Project M 4:30 pm 7:30 pm and Sat 10:00 am 4:00 pm Clay Sculpture M/T/F 4:30 pm 7:30 pm Creative Writing T/W/Th 4:30 pm 7:30 pm Culinary Artistry M/T/W 4:30 pm 7:30 pm Digital Photography W/Th/F 4:30 pm 7:30 pm Documentary Video Production F 4:30 pm 7:30 pm and Sat 10:00 am 4:00 pm Experimental Animation M 4:30 pm 7:30 pm and Sat 10:00 am 4:00 pm Experimental Photography Th 4:30 pm 7:30 pm and 10:00 am 4:00 pm Graphic Design M/T 4:30 pm 7:30 pm and Sat 11:00 am 2:00 pm Hat Design and Construction Th 4:30 pm 7:30 pm and Sat 10:00 am 4:00 pm Hip Hop Culture Dance Ensemble Th/F 4:30 pm 7:30 pm and Sat 1:00 pm 4:00 pm Jewelry Design T/Th/F 4:30 pm 7:30 pm Metal Shadow Puppets M/T/W 4:30 pm 7:30 pm On The Money** M/W/Th 4:00 pm 7:00 pm Painting on Canvas M 4:30 pm 7:30 pm and Sat 9:00 am 3:00 pm Printmaking Arts M 4:30 pm 7:30 pm and Sat 10:00 am 4:00 pm Projectheater / Musical Theater W/F 4:30 pm 7:30 pm and Sat 1:15 pm 4:15 pm Skateboard Production and Design T/W/Th 4:30 pm 7:30 pm Wood Carving and Design Th 4:30 pm 7:30 pm and Sat 10:00 am 4:00 pm * This program takes place at the Art Institute of Chicago/Ryan Education Center. **This program takes place at the Harold Washington Library.

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