ArtWorks Student Apprentice Artist Application

Student Apprentice Artist Application 2012* This program is only open to students entering 10^th, 11^th, or 12^th grade.

Application Due:
Friday, March 30, 2012

All of the following materials must be received on or before 4:00pm on Friday, March 30, 2012 for your application to be accepted for consideration.

This completed application form.
Responses to the short answer section of this application.
One written recommendation letter from a teacher, principal, or guidance counselor.** (**If you are faxing this written recommendation,we recommend that you do not wait until March 30th to fax your application materials because the line can be busy. Please plan accordingly.)

If any part of your application is received after the deadline, you will be placed on the Waiting List.

All fields labeled in red italic are required to submit this application.

Personal Information

First Name
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Middle

Last
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Street Address
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Apt./P.O. Box (etc.)

City
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State
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Zip
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Home Phone
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Student Email
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Cell Phone

Parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s)
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Parent/Guardian Day Phone(s)
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Current School
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Current Grade
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Type Of School Please select an item.

Will you be at least 15 years old as of June 13, 2012?
Yes No Please select Yes or No.

Your answers to these questions are confidential and will NOT affect your acceptance into the program. Applicants at all income levels may apply. Additional verification of income may be required to finalize your acceptance into ArtWorks.

Have you or anyone in your household received cash payments under a federal, state, or local income-based public assistance program (for example, welfare, free school lunches or unemployment benefits)? Yes No

Have you or anyone in your household received or been determined to be eligible to receive Food Stamps within the past year?
Yes No

Do you live...

How many people live in your household (including you)?

Gender (Optional) Male Female

Are arts classes offered at your school?
Yes No

Ethnic Origin (Optional) If Other

How did you (or your parent) find out about ArtWorks?

If Other

LOCATIONS & PROGRAMS

ArtWorks is a Monday-Friday commitment of 6 hours per day for 6 weeks with some evenings and Saturdays required. Program dates depend upon which program site you are assigned related to your program interests.

At which location(s) are you willing to work?

Halle Building (1212 Huron Road East, Cleveland) June 13-July 26
Tri-C Metro Campus, (2900 Community College Ave, Cleveland) June 20-August 2
EITHER ONE

In which programs are you most interested? (Select your top TWO choices)

NOT ALL PROGRAMS LISTED WILL BE OFFERED.

FIRST CHOICE: You must select two programs.

SECOND CHOICE: You must select two programs.

APPRENTICE PRE-SURVEY

Please answer ALL of the following questions honestly and completely. These questions are for program evaluation purposes ONLY. Your answers to these questions are confidential and do NOT affect your acceptance into the program.

I have participated in group projects.
You must select one.
I use checklists as a way to complete projects and manage my time.
You must select one.
I feel confident in my ability to professionally communicate with potential employers and other authority figures.
You must select one.
I currently have a complete and updated resume for employment or higher education purposes.
Yes No Please select Yes or No.
After high school, I intend to pursue higher education in the following way (please check no more than two options):
Attend a four-year college/university.
Attend a two-year community college.
Attend a vocational or trade school.
Enlist in a branch of the military.
I am not sure what I will do.
I do not intend to pursue higher education.
Other
You must check one of the above options. Please choose no more than two of the above options. If Other, Please explain what your plans are:
I know where to find and complete the FAFSA. If you are not sure what the FAFSA is, please select 'no'.
Yes No Please select Yes or No.
I should complete the FAFSA by (please check one):
You must select one.
I have taken or am scheduled to take the SAT or ACT exam.
Yes No Please select Yes or No.
I have a portfolio documenting my work on various projects.
Yes No Please select Yes or No.

SHORT ANSWER

Please answer the following questions. We encourage you to prepare your answers outside of this form first (in a program such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs), and then to copy the completed answers into the boxes below. This will help you to formulate your thoughts, and will also provide tools such as spellchecking and word counts.

Will you be able to attend all scheduled work/performance dates and times as shown above? Yes No
Please select Yes or No.

If not, please explain: (include all possible vacation dates, appointments, or other conflicts)

Why do you want to participate in ArtWorks?
1700 minimum to 2600 characters maximum - characters used. You must answer this question. You must enter at least 1700 characters (includes punctuation and spaces). You have entered more than the maximum amount of characters (includes punctuation and spaces).

What jobs have you held in the past as an employee or a volunteer? You must answer this question.

What could you teach or share with others while participating in the ArtWorks Summer program?
1700 minimum to 2600 characters maximum - characters used. You must answer this question. You must enter at least 1700 characters (includes punctuation and spaces). You have entered more than the maximum amount of characters (includes punctuation and spaces).

If you have participated in any in-school or out-of-school arts classes or groups, please describe these experiences:

ArtWorks is an equal-opportunity employer. Do you have any special needs or physical limitations that require accomodations?
Yes No Please select Yes or No.

If yes, please explain:

By clicking "SEND" below, I declare that all information provided on this application is true, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and that I have withheld nothing that, if disclosed, would alter the integrity of this application. I authorize investigations of all statements contained in this application as may be necessary to make an employment decision. I agree that Young Audiences will not be held liable in any respect if a job offer is not extended, or is withdrawn, or employment is terminated because of false statements, omissions or responses made on this application. I understand that employment into ArtWorks is "at will," which means that either I or Young Audiences can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and for any reason not prohibited by law. I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand this entire application.

NOTE: If clicking 'Send' does not take you to a confirmation page, you may have missed a required answer.
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THE NEXT STEP

You are encouraged to contact the Young Audiences office before the application deadline to verify that we have received all of your materials. If all materials have been received by the deadline, you will be invited to attend an interview session at the Young Audiences office. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE INTERVIEWED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN ARTWORKS APPRENTICESHIP.

Interviews will be held Tuesday-Friday, April 17-20, 2012 at the Young Audiences office.
(13110 Shaker Square, Suite C203, Cleveland)

ArtWorks - Hired to Create, Inspired to Succeed

Student Apprentice Artist Application 2012* This program is only open to students entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade.

Application Due: Friday, March 30, 2012