Future Leaders Through Art Program

Vancouver Arts Colloquium Society

Vancouver Arts Colloquium Society (VACS) is offering a two week-long online summer youth arts leadership fellowship program.

Application Deadline: August 8th, 2020Vancouver Arts Colloquium Society (VACS) is offering a FREE two week-long online summer fellowship program to provide youth with the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to create social change in both their local and global communities. This fellowship program aims to create a social learning space that is inclusive and welcoming to all dimensions of diversity for developing comprehensive solutions and innovations. This fellowship is for youth aged 15-18 from around the globe who want to take a deep dive into the shared root of system change and artistic development and make the transition to become creative problem-solvers. For more information on the FLAP program, <a href="https://myvacs.wixsite.com/youthprogram" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">visit our website.</a>The Future Leaders through Art Program (FLAP) is focused on: <ul><li>Building knowledge through cross-disciplinary learning </li><li>Creating youth-driven shared experiences </li><li>Sparking collaboration through leadership development opportunities</li><li>Envisioning our futures through Art-Based Community Development </li><li>Engaging in real-world problem-solving</li></ul>FLAP Benefits<ul><li>Access to the innovative online learning project with course mentors from diverse backgrounds </li></ul><ul><li>Webinars and live community engagement with like-minded peers</li></ul><ul><li>Support in terms of key theory and practical subject knowledge</li><li>Three capacity building courses led by mentors well-trained in their respective fields</li></ul><ul><li>Engagement with diverse world views and experiences</li></ul><ul><li>Life skills – getting comfortable with being uncomfortable.</li></ul><ul><li>Exposure to invaluable peer-driven networks and networking opportunities.</li><li>Opportunities to be a contributor to the Special Issue of The Colloquium magazine and a virtual gallery. </li></ul>Program Offered:All FLAP fellows are will be enrolled in FLAP 101: Journalism as Social Change and Leadership Circle Series. FLAP fellows must choose one additional course, and have two options in terms of how they may direct their fellowship experience and learnings. <ul><li>Option 1: FLAP 201: Design in Action </li><li>Option 2: FLAP 202: Resilient Cities through Place-making</li></ul>FLAP Eligibility<ul><li>We are seeking youth (ages 15-18) who are interested in developing the mindset and skills to address social justice and environmental issues through the arts and creativity. Ideal candidates will possess:</li><li>A passion and desire to learn about emerging local and global challenges and use arts and creativity to solve issues</li><li>An ability to quickly adapt and work in resource-constrained environments</li><li>Desire to engage in an interactive leadership development experience while applying creative solutions to deepen the impact.</li><li>Eligible Regions: Open for all</li></ul>Who We Are:VACS is an organization that pursues the enrichment of lives and community through art. The team at FLAP is dedicated to these ideals, and is passionate about connecting with the future leaders of tomorrow, helping them build stronger communities today.

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