Spotlight on the Arts

SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTS

A program of the Arts and Community Development Project at California Lawyers for the Arts.

photo of Spotlight participants

Summer Program

Spotlight on the Arts provides young people ages, 14-17, who reside in San Francisco and are low-income, with paid summer internships, exposure to presenting and facilitating arts programs, and training in personal development, career and college skills. Young people who might otherwise not have access to employment in the arts sector receive first-time job experience at some of the Bay Area's most esteemed organizations, including: Mission Cultural Center of Latino Arts, and Precita Eyes Mural Arts Center, 826 Valencia, Cartoon Art Museum, Kearny Street Workshop, African American Arts and Culture Complex, Think Round Inc., and Streetside Stories.

Spotlight also provides young people with a series of enrichment workshops emphasizing conflict resolution and communication skills, and preparedness for college and career. In our hands-on photography project, OPEN YOUR EYES, which debuted in 2006, youth receive cameras for the summer, explore personal themes and document their summer experience.

Spotlight participants also attend free theater performances and cultural events, and learn about careers in the arts through backstage tours of facilities, led by professional staff. These excursions have included the SFMOMA, the New Conservatory Theatre, the Museum of African Diaspora, San Francisco Opera, City Hall and the Magic Theater.

Application for Summer 2008 Spotlight on the Arts

Flyer for Summer 2008 Spotlight on the Arts

Spotlight Continuation

Graduates of Spotlight may be eligible to continue their internships for 10 hours per week during the school year. Spotlight continuation participants also attend advanced workshops on resume building, college preparation, and careers.

Check out our Spotlight FAQ for more information.

For more information call (415) 775-7200 Ext. 102 or email acd@calawyersforthearts.org.

Webmaster: Josie Porter