ArtWorks Apprentice Program

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2015 Job Openings for Creative Teens

ArtWorks is hiring emerging visual artists ages 14-21 for summer jobs as Apprentice Artists.

We are looking for talent in the following categories:

Painting – Drawing – Photography – Art Therapy – Sewing – Graphic Design – Creative Enterprise

Who we’re looking for:

As an ArtWorks Youth Apprentice, you’ll need:

• To be at least 14 years of age (if you’re over 21, head to our Teaching Staff application)
• Have a love of art and a portfolio to back it up
• Enjoy the sunshine and fresh air (a majority of our projects spend a lot of time outside)
• Want to make new friends who come from all different backgrounds
• Want to challenge yourself and build new skills
• Love Cincinnati (we do and we hope you do too)
• Be able to show up, whether by bus, car or walking
• Want to have an awesome summer job while getting to make ART!
• Want to get paid, but have the documentation to get hired (a picture ID, social security card and/or birth certificate are a must).

What we ask:

As an ArtWorks Apprentice, you’ll need to be able to commit to the following:

• To start work June 15th for 4-8 weeks depending on the project you’re assigned
• To be an early riser and work Monday through Friday 9:00am-2:00pm
• To be one of 150 awesome Apprentices
• To attend an interview at the Contemporary Arts Center, March 14th or 15th, 2015.

Additional information:

• All of our Apprentices make at least $8.10/hour (minimum wage)
• Summer 2015 project descriptions are available on the website (please note all projects are subject to change)
• Projects will last 4-8 weeks starting on or around June 15th, 2015
• If hired, mandatory orientation will be June 12th, 2015
• All applicants will be notified the middle of April if they have been hired. Please, no phone calls.

How to Apply:

Are you ready to have an awesome summer job, creating your future and transforming our city?

• Click here to submit your online application, or print the application below if you do not have extensive online access.
• Sign up online for an interview March 14th or 15th at the Contemporary Arts Center.
• Ask a mentor, teacher or past employer for a recommendation
• Prepare three (3) additional art samples to bring with you to your interview that show off your skills and creative range.