This summer middle and high students from the greater NYC metropolitan area participated in a pilot outreach program, August Intensive August 16-19.They engaged in four days of art and writing workshops and field trips too! Art students spent the week learning about and creating zines, social justice posters inspired by Keith Haring and learning how to approach the creation of a compelling portfolio.Writing students spent the week expanding their thinking about poetry, defining their voice in their writings and thinking critically about the scope and content and their portfolios. Students were joined by representatives from ACT-SO, Ashcan Studio of Art, SVA, The New School and Writopia who shared useful information about their program offerings to teens. August Intensive wrapped up with outings to Getty Images, Essence Magazine, Miguel Luciano’s art studio and The New York Times to experience what it means to be a professional artist/writer.
Thank you to the wonderful instructors and guest speakers who shared their time, positive energy and knowledge!
- Larry Brown – NAACP ACT-SO
- Kiera Bono – Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts
- Mahogany L. Browne – Cave Canem
- Bisa Butler – NJ Artist & Educator
- Christian Caraballo – Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Gold Medalist (Art Portfolio)
- Trace De Pass – Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Gold Medalist (Writing Portfolio)
- Jocquelyn Downs – Writopia
- Roberto Jamora – School of Visual Arts
- Jose Jesus de Gil and Jessica Walker – Parsons School of Design
- Jamilah Lemieux – Essence Magazine
- Hayley Palmatier – Ashcan Studio of Art
- Weslie Turner – Scholastic Inc.
- Deimosa Webber-Bey – Scholastic Inc.
- Pinky Weber – Independent Illustrator and Graphic Designer
Another thank you to the awesome people who received students in their place of work:
- Jill Braaten – Getty Images
- Bridget Bogee – Getty Images
- Katie Calhoun – Getty Images
- Mike Coppola – Getty Images
- Jamilah Lemieux – Essence Magazine
- Miguel Luciano – NYC Artist & Educator
- Lindsay Morris – Getty Images
- Lauren Steel – Getty Images
- Allen Stephens – Getty Images
- Louise Story – The New York Times
- Hannah Yang – The New York Times
Last but not least, thank you to the incredible teens who participated in the first ever August Intensive at Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. I hope you enjoyed the experience and are off to a fantastic start to the school year. I will be in touch with participants soon with details about a follow-up session created especially for you to have the opportunity and guidance in fine tuning work you plan to submit.
Visit often for updates about upcoming opportunities to participate in free workshops.
