About SAIP
Artists and students set their own meeting schedule with a minimum of 4hrs/week for 8 weeks.
Dates
SAIP Program: July 8th - August 28th
Intro to Creative Entrepreneurship Class: August 29 - 30th
Exhibition runs: September 2nd - October 4th
Opening Reception: September 12th, AHA night
KEY FEATURES
Hands-on
Artistic Experience
Medium Exploration: Students have the chance to experiment with a variety of
artistic media, including painting, sculpture, glass, and more.
Collaborative Projects: Work alongside professional artists on collaborative projects,
gaining insight into creative processes and techniques.
Skill
Development
Studio Time: Participate in dedicated studio sessions where students can practice and refine their craft under the guidance of experienced artists.
Proposal Writing: Learn how to create compelling art project proposals, an essential skill for securing funding and exhibitions.
Budgeting: Gain practical knowledge on budgeting for art projects, including material costs, labor, and other expenses.
Artist Statements: Develop the ability to articulate artistic vision and concepts through well-crafted artist statements.
Portfolio Building: Receive guidance on compiling a professional portfolio that showcases individual strengths and artistic accomplishments.
Showcase
Opportunities:
Exhibition at New Bedford Art Museum: Students' artwork will be displayed in a dedicated exhibition at the New Bedford Art Museum, providing a platform for public recognition and appreciation of their talent.
Benefits: art projects.
STUDIO EDUCATORS
Devin McLaughlin
Devin “Nived” McLaughlin is a multi-faceted artist and educator with an A.A. in Fine Art. Their specialties include painting, drawing, and sculpture. Works made by Devin are retained in private collections across the United States.
Kim Savoie
Savoie received her BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2013 with a concentration in glass and photography. She began teaching glassblowing her senior year after a semester-long production internship at Almost Perfect Glass in North Cambridge.
Savoie has worked in many studios assisting others, teaching, and creating her own work. She spent 3 of those years working for the Corning Museum of Glass, Blow Glass At Sea Program doing Hot Glass Show demonstrations for Celebrity Cruise line guests. From there she focused her energy on helping Pairpoint Glass Company open a glassblowing school. Teaching people about glass is a passion of hers that flows through her daily work. Now exclusively working for herself she is continuously building her production portfolio and collections of glass work.
Jillian R. McEvoy
McEvoy's ceramic work explores nature's smallest inhabitants, particularly insects, and microorganisms, celebrating their intricate beauty and complexity. She translates their fascinating structures through traditional ceramic processes, like generating their initial forms on the potter's wheel.
Through their art, McEvoy aims to bring attention to these microscopic creatures by subverting perspectives and scale. McEvoy works in multiples in installations, highlighting their ever presence around us and emphasizing the multitudes of these creatures. The micro-world inspires the forms, textures, and presentations in their work. As they uncover the wonders of the natural world through clay, McEvoy aims to shed light on these often-overlooked creatures and embrace curiosity and exploration, cultivating a deeper appreciation for the intricate marvels of the world around us.
Bonus Workshop:
Intro to Creative Entrepreneurship
The Days
Day 1
focuses on establishing your professional foundation: Learn how to effectively photograph your work, craft compelling artist statements, and design a professional website to showcase your portfolio. These skills are crucial for gaining visibility and engaging with galleries, residencies, and scholarship opportunities.
The Instructor
Kat's recent work focuses on helping further develop and connect the scenes in visual arts, music performance, and small businesses in New Bedford, MA. Her vision focuses on helping expand community skill capacity by helping create opportunities for professional teamwork in the artist community and individual development.
HOW TO APPLY
Deadline to Apply: June 28
Eligibility
The program is open to senior-level high school students and college students with a passion for art and a desire to further their skills and experience in a professional setting.
Applicants must be 18 years or older.
Application Process
Interested students can apply by submitting an application form, along with a portfolio of their work and a brief statement of their artistic interests and goals.
Selection Criteria
Participants will be selected based on the quality of their portfolio, creativity, and commitment to artistic growth.
Art by Devin Mclaughlin
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