For any questions about ArtLab or items listed in the handbook please text, email, or call: Alexandria Jimenez

email // alex@platteforum.orgcall // 303.564.4958

office // 303.893.0791 x 23

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for ArtLab updates.

ArtLab is a paid, out of school art internship for high school students. As an intern in ArtLab you are provided with the tools to gain real-world experiences through the arts, witness the power of the creative process to communicate ideas, and build relationships with your community, and peers.

• Collaborate with working artists and your peers

• Are exposed to a diversity of artistic forms and ideas• Improve academic, professional and personal skills• Enhance critical thinking, self-esteem and community engagement• Transform challenges into opportunities for creative expression• Learn organization and time management skills• Gain recognition and feedback from the public+ Much more!

Spring Schedule Saturday’s 10am - 1pm

• March 28, 2015 Introductions

•April 4, 2015

Demo

• April 11, 2015

Studio Visit

• April 18, 2015

Demo

Spring/Fall Attendance Interns are expected to show up on time and stay for the entire session. Arriving more than 15 minues late or leaving more than 15 minutes early counts as an absence. Each intern is allowed 2 excused absences. For every additional absence your stipened will be deducted $15.

•April 25, 2015

Walking Tour

• May 2, 2015

Summer Planning

•May 9, 2015

Summer Planning

•May 16, 2015

Open House

Summer Schedule Mon - Thur 10am - 4pm | Lunch 12 - 1

• Week 1 June 15 - 18 • Week 2 June 22 - 25• BREAK June 19 - July 2• Week 4 July 6 - 9 • Week 5 July 13 - 16

• Week 6 July 20 - 23 • Week 7

July 27 - 30 • Week 8 August 3 - 6 • Week 9 August 10 - 11

Summer AttendanceSummer sessions are not drop in as interns are required to show up on time every day they are scheduled. Absences are handled on an individual bases. Staff must be notified at least one week prior for it to be counted as an excused absence. Interns are responsible for keeping track of their hours and submitting the time sheet. No call/No shows wil not be tolorated and may result in suspension of your internship.

Academic Support While art is our focus we also want to serve as a support system for you academically. We will periodically request school transcripts and check in with you about your academic progress. Forward academic progress is requred in order to maintain your posititon as an intern.

•PaymentDuring the Fall and Spring sessions interns are paid a stipened of $150 a semester. In the Summer interns are paid an hourly minimum wage ($8.23). Paychecks in the summer are issued once a month.

The nitty gritty...•As an ArtLab Intern you are a representative of PlatteForum, and should act with respect, responsibility and integrity. •Interns should fully participate and engage as a team member.•ArtLab Interns will listen to and cooperate with program staff and peers•All equipment used will be treated as if it were your own and if any problems occur you should inform staff immediately.

•Cooperation and communication are key; if any of your contact information changes inform staff as soon as possible.•We ask that you be respectful with your cell phones. Do not use them during instruction time or when it may be inappropriate. Use your best judgment here.•PlatteForum is a drug free workplace with zero tolerance for any substance use throughout employment here at PlatteForum.•If you have ideas or suggestions please present them! We are always looking for ways to improve the program.•Interns are encouraged to seek help or guidance for school or other resources, just ask!•If guidelines are broken, the staff will determine the appropriate steps, which may include contacting parents/guardians.

What is service learning? Simply put service learning, is learning by doing. Each intern is asked to complete 12 hours of volunteer service learning. These hours are to be completed throughout between September and May. Interns who joined the program in January will have until August to complete their service learning hours. Hours should be tracked by the intern on their Service Learning time sheets and given to staff at checkins. Service Learning hours should be completed at PlatteForum unless approved otherwise.

Service learning opportunities:•Cleaning up PlatteForum’s space (various hours)

•Assisting in set-up for an event or opening

•Working the door at a PlatteForum event

•Assisting during a Learning Lab

•Attend a cultural event in the city and serve as a representative of ArtLab and PlatteForum

•Contributing to the ArtLab blog

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