Mentor Application
Learn about our programs, upcoming dates,
and fill out the form below to apply to be an Art Buddies mentor
Penpal Program - Spring 2024
Join us as an Art Buddy Penpal! Connect with our Whittier 5th graders via snail mail.
You and your little buddy will receive a special Art Buddies Penpal Activity Book complete with activities like coloring pages, story writing, and comic strips!
Mentors will send weekly letters and crafts encouraging their buddy through the Penpal Activity Book. All materials are provided by Art Buddies for you to personalize!
At home program
Work with students ages 8-11
Suggested donation of $20 to help us cover the cost of postage and materials
Send your buddy one letter every week for 4 weeks
Receive postcards from your buddy in the mail
Attend our final “PenPal Party” to meet your buddy and decorate an “All Are Welcome Here” sign together
May 9th at 2 PM
Creative Careers Program - Spring 2024
Art Buddies Creative Careers will bring together kids from Northeast Middle School and individuals or a team from a creative agency (such as Advertising, Architecture, Design, or Fine Arts) to explore creative careers and the futures they hold. Each agency will come to ONE class for ONE hour. It is a great opportunity to inspire future creatives, make a meaningful contribution of your time and talent, and a special time to connect with your team, in-person!
One day and one hour
Mondays 4:30-5:30
Connect with 6th-8th graders about your creative career!
Character Creation Program - Spring 2024
Our mentors and students work together to create a one-of-a-kind character and costume based on the child’s imagination and values — along the way, we spark imagination and build confidence. With the help and guidance from their creative mentors, kids are able to build a foundation of confidence in creativity.
Locations:
Hall Stem Academy (Full)
Mondays March 18 - May 13th
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Lucy Laney Elementary School (Full)
Tuesdays March 12 - May 14th
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School (Full)
Wednesdays March 13 - May 15th
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Bancroft Elementary School (Full)
Wednesdays April 17 - May 15th
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Whittier International Elementary School (Full)
Thursdays March 14 - May 16th
3:30 - 5:00 pm
In-person program
Work with students age 8-11
Connect with your buddy every week for 8 - 10 weeks
Create a character and costume using our huge collection of art supplies
Celebrate your creation & participate in a costume parade, presentation, and professional photoshoot
BE A SUPER BUDDY!
Super Buddies come to as many days of individual programming as they can, at any school they can. Super Buddies are paired with a student whose weekly buddy is missing. The Program Manager will reach out to you to create your schedule.
Advisory Board / Community Outreach
Join Art Buddies at events in the community!! You’ll meet cool people, have a great time, and make a difference! Be an Art Buddies Ambassador!! Contact program@artbuddies.org to join the Community Outreach Board
Art Buddies believes in being integral members of the schools and communities in which we serve. We join our communities by participating in cultural and art events, creative industry events, farmers markets, programming with the Midtown Global Market, and more!
Check out our calendar page for upcoming events!
Friends who mentor together stay together! Download and print our Volunteer Flyer to post at your office, coffee shop, and more!
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Thank you for your interest in being an Art Buddies mentor!
Let’s Create! Connect! Inspire!