Young Artists Group

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Downtown Arts District’s Young Artists Group connects Orlando’s youth providing a place which cultivates creativity, ignites minds, and provides inspiration from local mentors. Membership is moderated. Members are notified once you've been approved.

Website: http://www.orlandoslice.com
Location: 29 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
Members: 53
Latest Activity: May 1

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Young Artists Group Basic Details:

The goal for the Young Artists Group (YAG) is to attract exceptional artistic talent, mentor, educate and help bring their remarkable work to audiences throughout the Downtown Arts District and beyond.

The age range for this group is between the ages of 15 and 24 years. Adults in the visual and performing arts interested in becoming a mentor and/or instructor are welcome to join this group. The Group will meet regularly online via the Slice, at CityArts Factory and occasionally at performance venues and galleries in Downtown Orlando.

Monthly Mentor Workshops:

The first Saturday of every month (exception of June and July due to summer break for students), the CityArts Young Artists Group will meet from 1-3 PM for a professional development workshop lead by one of our mentor artists. Concepts and ideas to be discussed include professionalism and intentionality as an artist, developing your artist's statement, how to create a body of work for exhibits, curating an exhibit, finding your voice/style as an artist, as well as many other topics. Mentor artists will also introduce the YAG members to their own personal style and to the mediums used in their artwork. YAG Third Thursday exhibits be reflect that which the student artist take from their exposure to the mentor's artwork, whether it be style, subject or medium. Art supplies are available during the workshop generously provided by SAM FLAX, the largest local art retailer in Orlando. An application must be completed to participate in this YAG Group activity. CLICK HERE to download the application document.

Monthly Third Thursday Exhibits:

Each month where there has been a mentor workshop held, the YAG members will display their work for that month reflecting the style, subjects and/or mediums of the mentor artist for the month. YAG members will rotate taking the responsibility for curating the YAG exhibit each Third Thursday. Adhering to deadlines and gallery guidelines will be a priority in YAG members' artistic development. Gallery themes, such as Halloween, will be incorporated into the YAG exhibits themes, as well. CLICK HERE to download the application document.

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After you have joined the YAG Group, please post a “Comment” below indicating if you are a “Youth Member", “Mentor”, "Educator", "Parent" or "Artist", etc...

Mayor Dyer and the Founding Members of the all-new Downtown Arts District Youth Group 2010

The Downtown Arts District's Young Artists Group (YAG) is sponsored by the following generous corporate partners:

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Comment by Franklin Reyes on April 14, 2012 at 10:43pm: Hey, my name is Franklin and i am a new member as well a new artist.

Comment by shauna jackson on April 10, 2012 at 1:14pm: My name is Shauna Jackson. I am a new member as well as a new artist. I am just finding out about all the exciting places to go check out local art. I can't wait to be able to participate, hopefully shortly. I am also a mother of 4 so it is hard to get that extra time as well. All of my painting is inspired by my kids and the world around them. The negativity and ignorance that feeds most people is also a strong inspiration. I want my kids to understand the world and not be sheltered by hatred and differences.

Comment by Matt Beach on October 2, 2011 at 3:39pm: Hey all my name is Matt Beach and I'm a youth member and artist. I recently started Daytona State College's photography major and I'm on track for a BFA in photography!

Comment by David Wheeler on June 12, 2011 at 12:40pm: Quaree please join the Group and other artists this Thursday at CityArts Factory for our monthly Third Thursday Gallery Hop, http://www.orlandoslice.com/page/third-thursday-gallery-hop. See you there!

Comment by Qaree Dreher on June 12, 2011 at 12:21am: Hello [: My name is Qaree Dreher and I'm a new youth member of the Young Artists Group. I'm taking AP Studio art next year and I'm really hoping to expand my horizons by communicating and surrounding myself with artist, and I ultimately want to grow as a photographer.

Comment by Jared Maltbie on May 20, 2011 at 4:43pm: I'm happy to say that I've attended my first 3rd Thursday yesterday and it was a great experience. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing what some of the local artist had to offer and look forward to seeing what comes in the future.

I'd love to know how to get some of my work showcased.