ArtMix, Inc.

ArtMix, Inc.

ArtMix is a nationally award-winning 501c3 nonprofit based in Indianapolis that transforms the lives of people with disabilities through the creation of art. Founded in 1982, ArtMix (formerly VSA Indiana) programs offer inclusive, year-round opportunities for people of all abilities to learn, connect, and reach greater potential.

EDUCATOR CONTACT INFO

gholtman@artmixindiana.org

http://artmix.org

  1505 North Delaware Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Marion

317-974-4123

317-974-4124

Urban Artisans Internship Program

Program description

Urban Artisans is an internship program that aids 16-22 year-olds, with and without disabilities, with the transition from school to the workplace. Under the leadership of our professional teaching artists, interns work as a creative team to produce marketable, artistic products in clay, fiber, paints and mosaics. These products are sold in the ArtMix Gallery and in local shops throughout Indianapolis.

Through this program, interns gain artistic, vocational, and social skills that help them in their future endeavors. Many interns have gone on to find employment and/or pursued higher education.

The Urban Artisans program was designed using the standards from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Booking / scheduling contact

Emily Compton

 ecompton@artmixindiana.org

Program detail
Artistic discipline: Visual Arts
Cultural Origin:
Program type: Professional Development, Student Showcase Opportunities, Workshop/Class (Out-of-School)
Population served: Adults, Students with Disabilities
Subject:
Bilingual: No

Qualifications

Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes
Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes
Maintains general liability insurance: Yes
Three letters of recommendation / references available: Yes
Provides study guides for teachers and or students: Yes
Provides tools to assess student learning (workshops and residencies): Yes
Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes
Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes
Connects to State (IDOE) and/or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes