Digital Production Lab NW: New Equip the Kids Program<\/b><\/p>\n
The Vera Project and Northwest Arts Streaming Hub (NASH) are excited to present\u00a0Digital Production Lab Northwest:<\/b>\u00a0a new, free-of-cost\u00a0media production career training and curatorial program for youth ages 15-24. Youth selected for this four-month program will get hands-on experience in audio, video, design, and livestream production; opportunities to meet with diverse leaders in the digital creative industry; and direct access to paid production opportunities with local organizations.<\/p>\n
Apply to one or both tracks for this program:<\/em><\/p>\n (1)\u00a0A Digital Production Learning Cohort\u00a0<\/b>\u2013 The cohort will participate in 3 intensive weekend trainings with industry professionals, have access to a variety of on-demand advanced tutorials, receive a $500 grant to purchase personal production equipment, and a $250 stipend to complete two projects which will stream live in May as part of NASH at Nite (a Northwest variety show). No experience required to participate! Training weekend dates: Feb 26-28, Mar 13-14, Mar 27-28.<\/p>\n (2)\u00a0A Curatorial Fellowship<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Fellows will work closely with mentors in the industry to curate and produce an 8-episode season of NASH at Nite (a variety show amplifying local artists in the Northwest)in April-May. Each Fellow will receive a $600 stipend per episode curated. This opportunity is tailored to folks who already have some digital production skills.<\/p>\n BIPOC, LGBTQ2S, womxn, and youth with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Throughout the program, all participants will have access to The Vera Project\u2019s Lending Library, a variety of video, audio and computer equipment available thanks to community members like you and various sponsors.<\/p>\n Applications for both the Cohort and Fellowship are due February 7th by 11:59pm.<\/b>\u00a0To apply, please fill out this brief application form by visiting\u00a0https:\/\/forms.gle\/XfKUBRy6xFXd9Dhz9<\/a>. Selected applicants will participate in an interview between February 11-16th and will be notified by February 19th if they are accepted for either or both program tracks.<\/p>\n