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Paint a public mural in Lynchburg's Midtown this summer.

Event Start Date: Monday, Jun 26, 2023 | 9:00 am

Overview & Curriculum

High school students will help design and paint a large scale work of public art on the new Vector Space building in midtown. This project will incorporate thoughtful discussion of contemporary and historical public art works, hands-on preparation, and installation of a work of public art.

Teens will be given the chance to submit their ideas for the design of the mural before the project begins! On the first day of class we will reveal the design, have a discussion about the history and logistics of public art and get to work transfering the design to the mural spot. By Friday, a new piece of public art will be revealed in Lynchburg.

Schedule

Start date: Monday, June 26
End date: Friday, June 30
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Eligibility

This project is for students ages 14 to 19 (rising 9th through 12th grades). The registration fee is $250.

Instructors

Christina Davis

Christina's passion for expressing her identity led her to become an self taught artist and teacher. When she isn't teaching art, drinking coffee, or chasing her toddler, she loves to create pieces that reflect her voice, color, and individualism.

Christina's work captures the most fleeting moments, and the way she looks at the world. Her process involves starting with a focus a face or emotion, then improvising during the process, and dark contour lines.

In her community, she has created large public art pieces like murals, she teaches art camps, and contributes time/fundraising for groups of younger artists. Art is versatile.

Ashley Marot

Ashley Marot is an artist and art teacher specializing in 2 dimensional art media. She is from the Richmond area originally but has taught youth art classes for over 10 years, including: NOVA at George Mason University, Fairfax County, Brooklyn, NY, and presently at EC Glass in Lynchburg City. She has a B.A. in Studio Art and M.A.T from Sweet Briar College. Ashley’s artwork focuses on mixed media techniques that emphasize layering, texture, and form. Her subjects range from expressive portraiture to collaged still lifes. Her work often emphasizes the process of its creation and lets it exist as a visual history in the final work. She currently resides in Lynchburg, VA with her husband, son, and rescue pup.

Application

Applications for this project are open through June 2, 2023.

All applications are anonymized before review by a selection committee. Applicants are chosen based upon maker experience, talent, and their passion for the content of this program.

All applicants will be notified of their selection status 3 weeks prior to the project start date. If accepted, payment must be made within one week of being notified.

Project Title *

Name of the project you are applying for.

Parent/Guardian

Parent's First Name *

Parent's Last Name *

Parent's Street Address *

Parent's City *

Parent's State *

Parent's Phone *

Parent's Email *

Legal

Photo Release *

I hereby authorize Vector Space to publish photographs and/or video taken at this event of myself and/or my minor children for use in all Vector Space printed and digital publications.

Yes

Applicant

First Name *

Last Name *

Gender *

Birth Date *

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School *

What school do you attend?

Grade *

What grade are you currently enrolled in?

Source *

How did you hear about this program?

Interests *

Tell us why you're interested in participating in this project.

Goals *

What are your educational/academic goals over the next five years?

Prior Experience *

Tell us about your prior experience as it relates to this project. Be sure to include any First Friday activities or Workshops you've taken at Vector Space.

Dreams *

Tell us about something you wish you could make.

Attachments

If you have any photos of past work you would like to share, you can attach them here.

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Commitment *

Can you commit to attending all scheduled meetings?

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Financial Aid *

Do you require financial aid to participate in this project?

Yes

We are happy to offer needs-based scholarships for families that cannot afford the class registration fee. This scholarship is not merit-based, but reserved only for those in need of financial assistance. Your request for financial assistance will not be shared with the selection committee and therefore will not affect the decisions made regarding your application. Scholarships will cover the entire registration cost of the program, and are made possible by the generosity of Vector Space supporters. In order to qualify, your household income must fall within the Very Low or Extremely Low income brackets as defined by the department of Housing and Urban Development.

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