The Kent Bellows Studio is currently taking applications for the summer high-school artist mentoring program. Applications are due by April 14th.
The Kent Bellows Studio is a space devoted to sparking creativity! We are an innovative nonprofit supporting young people as they become creative thinkers, decision-makers, and problem-solvers, encouraging them take their skills and make a positive change in the world.
Who is Kent Bellows?
Kent Bellows was an artist who lived in Omaha. His style is known as meticulous realism – his drawings are as realistic as photographs. After Kent passed away in 2005, his family formed The Kent Bellows Studio and Center for Visual Arts. Today, we’re inspired by Kent because he found his own creative spark and life worked as a mentor to help others do the same.
What will the Mentoring Programs be like?
Our Programs are designed to provide the freedom and support that all artists deserve. Students will investigate other artists, experiment with various media, and research topics that are meaningful to them. Students also write about, discuss, and visually document their art to develop their professional expertise as well as an outstanding portfolio.
Who are the Mentors?
Mentors are professional artists, curators, and art teachers. They want to show you what they know, plus help you find and display the things that make you a unique artist and person.
Who can participate in the Mentoring Programs?
Participants in the Mentoring Programs should be:
1) A high school student (or a recent graduate).
2) Excited about being creative and making art.
3) Able to commit to being in class twice a week for the entire semester.
*If you are unable to commit to all dates of the Mentoring Programs, you should consider taking part in our Workshops on Saturdays.
Where are the Mentoring Programs?
Currently, our studio classroom is in the Bemis Underground at the Bemis Center located at 724 S. 12th Street in Omaha’s Old Market.
We believe in making our extraordinary Mentoring Programs accessible to everyone. Costs of The Kent Bellows Studio Programs have been placed on a sliding scale. Personally significant
donations from students and their families range from $1.00-$600.00. All supplies are included.
To apply:
Fill out the application form and follow instructions. If you have any questions, contact Weston Thomson, Education Manager, by email at weston@kentbellows.org
or call 402.905.7190 (cell). For general information, please call 402.505.7161
MENTORING PROGRAMS being offered this summer.
THE ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
Description :In our most advanced course, you work closely other young artists and your artist mentor. You will have many hours of open studio time and will be encouraged to define your own
projects. (Class size 2-3)
THE STUDIO THESIS PROGRAM
Description: In Studio Thesis, the focus is finding your own personal inspiration and strengthening artistic skills. You and other young artists will work with your mentor each day to build an
individual style. (Class size 4-6)
THE GALLERY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Description : As a Gallery Intern, you will work with a professional curator to learn the techniques for designing, hanging, and marketing an art show by visiting local galleries. For your final project, you will curate The Kent Bellows Studio’s next exhibition! (Class size 4-6)
THE ARTS COLLECTIVE PROGRAM
Description: In this collaborative program, you will engage with other young artists to create a collective identity and produce community based public and social artworks. You will collectively
produce a multimedia project and performance for the student exhibition. (Class size 4-6)
THE URBAN ARTS PROGRAM
Description: In this unique program, you will investigate urban art aesthetics and learn how to create art for public spaces. For your final project you will create a local, collaborative mural!
(Class size 3-4)
ARTS SURVEY WORKSHOPS
Description: In this dynamic program, you will survey multiple art discipline workshops such as textiles, blacksmithing, printmaking and painting at varied locations. (Class size 3-5)
HOW TO APPLY
Step 1: Submit your application form via mail or email.
Step 2: Interview with the Education Manager.
For the interview you will need:
• Your parent/guardian.
• Examples of your artwork. (optional)
During the interview, you’ll talk with the Education Manager and take the opportunity
to write your Admissions Essay. Your essay should discuss these 3 topics:
• 1-2 art projects you have done in the past.
• 1-2 things that you enjoy about art and why!
• What you hope to gain from your experience with The Kent Bellows Studio’s
Mentoring Programs.
*The essay will be hand-written at the time of the interview; it will be evaluated based only on its content (not spelling or grammar).
Selection Process: Your application will be reviewed by members of our staff and Education Committee. Applicants will be notified by mail regarding their admissions.
PLEASE MAIL YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:
The Kent Bellows Studio & Center for Visual Arts
3303 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, NE 68105; Attn: Education Manager
Or send to Weston Thomson, Education Manager,
by email to weston@kentbellows.org.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE KENT BELLOWS STUDIO
Workshops: In these short-term classes, students work with professional artists to create original artwork on an exciting, condensed timeframe.
Email weston@kentbellows.org for more info and fill out an application form to be on our mailing list.
Future Semester Mentoring Programs: Fill out an application form to be on our mailing list and receive info about future programs and events.
THE KENT BELLOWS STUDIO & CENTER FOR VISUAL ARTS
3303 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68105 ∫ 402-505-7161 ∫ www.kentbellows.org
Facebook: search The Kent Bellows Studio
Contact Weston Thomson, Education Manager, by email at weston@kentbellows.org
or call 402.505.7161 (office), 402.905.7190 (cell).
Application Form | Summer 2010 Semester
Summer Application Deadline is April 14th 2010
All classes run from 3:00-6:00 pm. (June 1st – August 6th)
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: _______________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________ State: ________ Zip: _____________________
Phone: ______________________ E-mail: ____________________________________________
Grade: __________ School: _______________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Name: __________________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________ E-mail: _____________________________________________
Your teacher’s name at school: _____________________________________________________
How did you hear about us? ________________________________________________________
Your preferred Mentoring Program:
(Include the program name and preferred day/time.)
Preferred Semester (circle 1 or more): Spring Summer Fall
1st choice: ______________________________________________________________________________
2nd choice: _____________________________________________________________________________
3rd choice: _____________________________________________________________________________
The Application Process
Step 1: Submit your application form via mail or email (addresses on reverse).
Step 2: Complete an interview with the Education Manager.
• For the interview you will need 3 things: your parent/guardian; your admissions essay (see instructions below);
examples of your artwork (optional).
• Admissions Essays should discuss these 3 topics:
1-2 art projects you have done in the past;
1-2 things that you enjoy about art and why;
what you hope to gain from your experiences in The Kent Bellows Studio’s Mentoring Programs.
*Please note: The essay will be evaluated based on the content only (not spelling or grammar).
Selection Process: We are seeking youth who are passionate about the arts and committed to their own education. Past experience with art is not required, instead we are looking for people who think “outside the box” and are interested in having new creative adventures. Your application, essay, and interview will be reviewed by members of our Education Committee. All applicants will be notified by mail regarding admissions decisions May 7-14, 2010.
Please send your application materials to:
The Kent Bellows Studio & Center for Visual Arts
3303 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, NE 68105
Attn: Education Manager
Or by e-mail to weston@kentbellows.org For more info/questions call 402.905.7190
SUMMER SEMESTER 2010 MENTORING PROGRAMS *All classes run from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. (June 1st – August 6th)
THE ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
Day + Time 3:00-6:00 p.m., Tuesdays/Thursdays or Wednesdays/Fridays
Description In our most advanced course, you work closely with other young artists and your mentor. You will have many hours of open studio time and will be encouraged to define your own projects. (Class size 2-3)
THE STUDIO THESIS PROGRAM
Day + Time 3:00-6:00 p.m., Wednesdays/Fridays
Description In Studio Thesis, the focus is finding your own personal inspiration and strengthening artistic skills. You and other young artists will work with your mentor each day to build an individual style. (Class size 4-6)
THE GALLERY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Day + Time 3:00-6:00 p.m., Wednesdays/Fridays
Description As a Gallery Intern, you will work with a professional curator to learn the techniques for designing, hanging, and marketing an art show by visiting local galleries. For your final project, you will curate The Kent Bellows Studio’s next exhibition! (Class size 4-6)
THE URBAN ARTS PROGRAM
Day + Time 3:00-6:00 p.m., Tuesdays/Thursdays or Wednesdays/Fridays
Description In this unique program, you will investigate urban art aesthetics and learn how to create art for public spaces. For your final project you will create a local, collaborative mural! (Class size 3-4)
THE ARTS COLLECTIVE PROGRAM
Day + Time 3:00-6:00 p.m., Wednesdays/Fridays
Description In this collaborative program, you will engage with other young artists to create a collective identity and produce
community based public and social artworks including installation. You will collectively produce a multimedia project and performance for the student exhibition. (Class size 4-6)
ARTS SURVEY WORKSHOPS
Day + Time 3:00-6:00 p.m., Saturdays
Description In this dynamic program, you will survey multiple art disciplines across different locations including textiles, blacksmithing, sculpture, and printmaking. (Class size 4-6)
PRE-PROFFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Our Pre-professional Programs are designed to provide the freedom and support that all artists and curators deserve as they gain the skills to be professionals in the arts community. Students will investigate other artists, experiment with various methods for achieving their goals, and work closely with professional mentors in a job shadow context. (Available to graduated students only)
- Monday Open Studio (all mentors & students)
- Tuesday Arts Collective Artist-in-Res. 1 Artist-in-Res. 2 Urban Arts 1
- Wednesday Studio Thesis Gallery Internship Urban Arts 2 Artist-in-Res. 3
- Thursday Arts Collective Artist-in-Res. 1 Artist-in-Res. 2 Urban Arts 1
- Friday Studio Thesis Gallery Internship Urban Arts 2 Artist-in-Res. 3
- Saturday Arts Survey (Varied Mentors)
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Educational Programing
Our educational programming options cater to the demands of the emerging youth voice, the talents of our local professional artist community, and to the fundamentals of fine arts education.