College of Fine Arts • the PLACE program
2007/08“Expressing Community”
Creative Research Grants for Student Community Arts Practice
STUDENT GRANTS:
•(5) Undergraduate Grants for $500 each
• (5) Graduate Grants for $750 each
DUE: April 6, 2007• 3:00pm
YOU CAN DO THIS • JUST TRY IT
Become a
Relational-Artist-In-Residence
We are seeking students with a serious curiosity to create a community art encounter.
All students are encouraged to submit a project proposal regardless whether they have a community organization or location in mind. The PLACE Program will assist grant recipients with developing a community contact and/or community audience. No prior experience with grant writing and/or community art projects is required—come to an information session for assistance (see below).
Drop-By Information Sessions:
PLACE offers the following drop-in sessions:
Mondays & Wednesdays 2:00-3:00pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00- 4:00 pm
Fridays 9:00- 10:00 am.
Location: PopeJoy Lobby – Green Tables
SUBMIT PROPOSALS TO:
CFA Advisement Office
By Friday April 6th, 2007• 3:00pm
*NOTE: Advisement Office closes for lunch between 12:00=1:00
07/08 “Expressing Community”
Creative Research Grants for Student Community Arts PracticeRelational-Artist-In-Residence Commitment
Accepting and receiving an Expressing Community Creative Research Grant award should be considered a serious commitment that will seriously reward your professional development as an artist. In addition to the grant award you will receive, the PLACE Program further invests in your development by providing workshops, guest speakers and community mentors. Attending the meetings and workshops provides information and training relevant to project development while encouraging a sense of community among the RAIR grant recipients. Our commitment to RAIR artists is to provide a rare extracurricular learning experience. We expect, in return, enthusiastic artists with a mature sense of commitment and a keen interest in community.
Professional Development Commitment:
SUMMER ORIENTATION (6 hrs): Getting Started – Sat., May 19th, 2007 9:00-3:00
- WORKSHOPS (16 hrs): 2 Fall & 2 Spring Saturday Workshops (4 hrs each) Topics: Resources Development, Professional Networking, PR, Documentation
- MEETINGS (12 hrs): 3 Fall & 3 Spring Evening Meetings (2 hrs each)
- MENTOR MEETINGS (4 hrs): Personal meetings with 4 different community mentors
- REFLECTION SYNTHESIS (10 hrs): Writing activity on personal time to be emailed
- ROUNDTABLE & RECOGNITION DINNER (4 hrs): Highlights of RAIR projects presented to peers, teachers and community guests
- DOCUMENTATION (6 hrs): creative presentation of project (e.g. powerpt, slides, dvd, packet of project materials, artist book, personal website, or project blog site)
- PROGRAM EVALUATION (2 hours): Written evaluation of program & your growth
In addition to the 60 hours of professional development activities listed above, RAIR artists are expected to commit 75-100 hours to their individual projects over the course of one year (beginning May 19, 2007 and ending May 15, 2008).
Recognition of Service Awards & Benefits:
- Grant award of $500 undergraduates / $750 for graduate students
- Training workshops that develop community arts and entrepreneurial skills
- Meet guest speakers at workshops and meetings
- Access to community mentors from city arts organizations
- Project support from a university program and community organization
- Active listserve that offers resources, weblinks and art announcements
- RAIR profiles on PLACE website
- PLACE “Certificate of Service” signed by CFA Dean & Community Educ Supervisor
- Offers of “Letters of Recommendation” for community arts projects and jobs
- Personal reward from widening your circle of experience, kindness and friendship
Contact: Ramsey Lofton – Community Education Supervisor
P.L.A.C.E. Program • Email: place@unm.edu • Tel: 277-6574
http://place.unm.edu
