Request for Proposals

Through a generous grant from the International Youth Foundation and Starbucks Shared Planet Youth Action, SA is piloting a new initiative as part of its Afterschool Program called the Creative Entrepreneurs Club (CEC), designed both to unleash teenagers’ artistic potential and to benefit local nonprofits through real-world creative services and products.

The Creative Entrepreneurs Club (CEC), a project of Starting Artists, Inc., announces pro bono design services to benefit small, start-up, and grassroots nonprofit organizations located in Brooklyn, NY, or with programs based in Brooklyn, NY.

The CEC is an opportunity for teen designers with experience in illustration, graphic design, photography, video, animation, and branding to use arts and business skills to benefit their community through donating their creative services. 1-2 grantees will be selected to receive a creative project free of charge each school semester while CEC student leaders earn stipends for their work.

How to Apply

NYC-based nonprofit organizations (501c3 status not required if you are incorporated in NY State as a nonprofit) with budgets under $500,000 are eligible to apply.

1. Fill out the two-page APPLICATION, attaching up to two additional pages as needed to describe the proposed project. Pages exceeding this limit will be unread and recycled.
2. Propose a creative project and explain how it will help your organization to better serve your community. Examples include brochure design, digital photography/ documentation, short videos/animations, mural painting, viral marketing, exhibition design/installation, and logo design. Please be as specific as possible when describing the role of the CEC in the project. The more detailed, yet concise the proposal, the better.
3. Include a current budget and UP TO 3 pieces of marketing materials.
4. Mail, email: CEC@startingartists.org, or drop off the application.

Applications are due by Thursday, April 15^th at 6:00pm to:

Starting Artists, Inc.
211 Smith Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Hours: M-TH, 10am – 6pm

For any questions, comments or concerns please contact:

Marisa Catalina Casey
Executive Director
718-701-5483
Marisa@startingartists.org

Through a generous grant from the International Youth Foundation and Starbucks Shared Planet Youth Action, SA is piloting the Creative Entrepreneurs Club (CEC), designed both to unleash teenagers’ artistic potential and to benefit local nonprofits through real-world creative services and products.

The CEC announces a Request for Proposals to offer pro bono design services to benefit small, start-up, and grassroots nonprofit organizations located in Brooklyn, NY, or with programs based in Brooklyn, NY.

The CEC is an opportunity for teen designers with experience in illustration, graphic design, photography, video, animation, and branding to use arts and business skills to benefit their community through donating their creative services. 1-2 grantees will be selected to receive a creative project free of charge each school semester while CEC student leaders earn stipends for their work.

The new CEC Spring 2010 Application is now available. Click here for more details.

Spring 2010 Applications are DUE by THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010 by 6:00pm.

Spring Arts Intensive: The Arts of Performance

The Spring Arts Intensive includes lunch every day, Open Studio Time, a field trip to an NYC cultural institution, access & guidance to all SA supplies, and will culminate in a Student Presentation Night on Thursday, April 1st where SA students will show off their work to parents & community members at 6:00pm!

Monday, March 29 – Thursday, April 1, 2010
4 Days: 11am – 5pm

Student Presentation Night: Thursday, April 1st @6:00pm

Apply: In person at 211 Smith Street, or online at the SA Programs Page.

Download the 2010 Application on the SA Programs Page.

Conact: Lacey with any questions.

ELNYA: The Future of Arts Education Panel

Join us March 1st for the Emerging Leaders of New York Arts’  Creative Conversation:
“How Do We Create a Future for the Arts Through Education?”

This panel, featuring three NYC arts leaders, including SA  board member Katherine Gressel, will discuss the challenges of sustaining arts institutions, fostering artistic development, and more.

See images from this event HERE.

ELNYA is a New York City-based networking and professional development group that explores new ideas, best practices and challenges in the field of arts management. SA’s Executive Director, Marisa Catlaina Casey, is a founding member of ELNYA.

Where: Jerome L. Green Performance Space, 44 Charlton St.
When: Monday, March 1 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Fee: $10 suggested donation at the door

Sponsored by: Emerging Leaders of New York Arts (ELNYA), a Program of the Arts & Business Council of NY.

Fridays February 5th, 12th, & 19th
12:30pm & 8:30pm

Time Warner – Channel 56
Cablevision – Channel 69
RCN – Channel 85
Verizon – Channel 44

We were thrilled to host the crew of Brooklyn Independent Television’s Neighborhood Beat to film a profile all about Starting Artists.  Make sure to tune in – we’re famous!

Stream it online: BIT Neighborhood Beat Website or view it below!

Brooklyn Indie Market comes to SA for Valentine’s Day

Saturday, February 13th

Starting Artists is teaming up with Brooklyn Indie Market and The {newnew} to host “A Valentine Fling: A day of fun, flirting, and handmade shopping on Smith Street.”  Come to SA to browse through the wares of local designers and artists (including SA students!) and pick up a little something for that special someone in your life…or for yourself!

Family-friendly art activities will be led by Starting Artists students and volunteers to entertain and amuse younger visitors while parents browse!

Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010
Time: 11am – 6pm
Admission: Free!

For more information, visit www.brooklynindiemarket.com or www.thenewnewny.com.

Winter Arts Intensive: Careers in the Creative Sector

Tuesday, February 16th – Thursday, February 18th

In this 3-day crash course, students ages 12-19 learn from creative professionals and master hands-on techniques from arts educators to explore careers such as product design, graphic design, and photography.

Intensive includes daily lunch (pizza, sandwiches, and Mexican food), Open Studio Time, and access to all studio supplies and software including Nikon digital cameras, Flip Video cameras, and Adobe Creative Suite 3 Programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, After Effects, among others).

Date:Tuesday, February 16 – Thursday, February 18
Time:11am -5pm each day
Cost: $125.00 per student (Some internships, scholarships, and sibling discounts available)

To Enroll:
1.Download the Application
2. Pay online or by check

To pay online via credit card or checking account: Add your enrollment to the Shopping Cart by clicking the “Add to Cart” button below. Then, click the Shopping Cart link in the top menu to process the secure, on-line payment via PayPal. Please add the participant’s name in the comment box on the PayPal page.

Winter Arts Enrollment

To pay by check: make out a check to: Starting Artists, Inc. with the participant’s name in the memo line. Bring it in person or mail to 211 Smith St. BKLYN, NY 11201.

Email Lacey with any questions.

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Check out a great compilation of blog coverage all about Starting Artists on the website: Outside.in. Culled from blogs including our friends Pardon Me for Asking and Brit in Brooklyn, Outside.in profiles local activities in your area.

Find out more by visiting Outside.in.

How to Support SA

- Click the Donate button below to make a secure, online payment via PayPal (account not required).

- Become a Starting Artists Volunteer by contacting Lacey and filling out the Volunteer Application.

- Make an In-kind Donation of goods: office supplies, art supplies etc. or services: accounting, marketing etc.

- Shop Starting Artists products at the Pop Up Shop.

- Tell Your Friends about SA or Host a Fundraising Party to benefit SA.

Contact Marisa for more information.

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VOLUNTEERING

Volunteer Spotlight: JINI

“As a person who wants to give something back, I like coming to SA to help the community, to help kids, to be artistic, and to be a part of something that is really positive.”

Starting Artists Volunteer, Jini teaches photography at the Urban Assembly School of Music & Art. She found out about SA through a Call for Submissions to the Brooklyn Utopias? Teen Art Show. “I was so excited for my students to be a part of the Utopias? show and then I went to the SA website and I thought, this would be great for my daughters!” she explains. Jini’s daughters, Chandani and Jauhara, who are currently home-schooled, attend SA’s free Afterschool Program on a regular basis. So far, Jini has contributed by mentoring students during the Afterschool Program and by creating handmade objects to sell at the first annual Starting Artists Holiday Pop Up Shop.

ABOUT VOLUNTEERING

We could not serve hundreds of starting artists of all ages each year without the support and dedication of our volunteers. Our committed corps of students, young professionals, artists, business people, parents, and educators help by offering their time and energy in the following ways.

Volunteers:

• Assist students during the Afterschool Program, which runs Monday – Thursday, 3 – 6pm.
• Host dinner parties and fundraising events to solicit donations on behalf of Starting Artists.
• Help out at special events including street fairs, birthday parties, fundraising events, and gallery openings.
• Apply marketing, fundraising, financial, communications, and programmatic skills in the administrative offices.

To become an SA volunteer, please fill out the Volunteer Application and contact Lacey or call our offices at: 718.701.5483.

Images

Videos

GLUE LOVES GLITTER

by CHANDANI, JAUHARA, MARILENA, & MIMI

WHAT IF? IMAGINED LIVES IN AMERICA

by ADAM, CHANDANI, KIKI, & LIZZIE

MUTO RECREATION

by EMERSON

OKOJ COMMERCIAL

by DUNCAN

ABC VIDEO

by STARTING ARTISTS

A LITTLE SOMETHING

by SARATOGA

STENCIL

by MARK

BOUNCY BALL

by NATALIE

SHOP SA ONLINE

Browse items you would like to purchase.
Add them to your Shopping Cart.
Click on the Shopping Cart above.
Make a secure, online Payment via PayPal.
Items will be sent USPS Priority (2-3 days) within 24 hours of placing your order.

100% of proceeds go towards SA’s free Afterschool Program benefiting under-served teenagers.
Contact Marisa with any questions.

SHOP SA IN PERSON

Join us at 211 Smith Street to buy items in person.

INSPIRATION KITS

$7.00 each

Inspiration Kit

These Inspiration Kits are filled with hand-picked items including glitter, ribbon, paper, and fabric to help you follow the SA motto: “Get inspired. Get creative. Get to work!

Inspiration Kits are available in Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Pink, Silver, and Black & White. Please specify your choice of color by clicking the “Special Instructions” option on the PayPal page.

Each Kit is unique; contents will vary.

The contents of a sample Red Inspiration Kit appears to the left and includes: circular paper, large square paper, small square paper, origami flapping birds, pipe cleaners, glitter, stickers, feathers, yarn, design-your-own pinwheel, strawberry sequin patch, leather cording, two pieces of black & white paper, and colored pencils.

Email Marisa with questions,
or call our offices: 718.701.5483.

PEACE HOLIDAY CARDS

$10.00 Pack of 8 Cards with Envelopes

8 Pack of Cards

These 4.21″ x 5.47″ Holiday Cards are printed on one side and blank on the other. Designed by starting artist Jauhara, each pack of either 4 or 8 cards with envelopes includes an equal number of each variation of the design.

Each front features the signature of the artist.

STARTING ARTISTS T-SHIRT

$15.00 each

Small T-shirt

Medium T-shirt

LARGE SOLD OUT!

Made from 100% cotton and designed by starting artist Emerson (see left), this is the official Starting Artists T-shirt for School Year 2010. This Gildan shirt is available in Small and Medium in Green only and run on the large side.

PURPLE CLOTH HEADBAND WITH ROSES

$8.00 each

SOLD OUT!

Made from cotton and sewn by hand, these cloth headbands are designed as one size fits all.

Similar styles available with slight variations in color of flowers including purple, pink, gray, and blue.

FEATHER BARRETTE

$3.00 each

Feather Barrette

Hand-made feather barrette with glitter embellishments.

**Exact barrette pictured has been sold but similar styles available with slight variations in color of feathers and glitter are available.

Barrette is a French enclosure.

DOVE EARRINGS

$5.00 a pair

SOLD OUT!

Hand-made earrings featuring plastic doves, green material, and glass beads.

Earring hook is sterling silver.

Unique design.

Only one pair available.

Email Marisa if you are interested in more than one pair of earrings. These can be made to suit.

KNIT SCARF

$15.00 each

SOLD OUT!

This hand knit scarf features soft gray acrylic yarn with a dark green hand crocheted flower on one side only.

Unique design.

Only one available.

LARGE SHELL NECKLACE

$20.00 each

Large Shell Necklace

Large Shell Necklace with silver detail on silver chain.

A variety of shell necklaces in several sizes and colors are available on silver chains.

Each necklace is unique.

Email Marisa with any questions, call our offices: 718.701.5483

if you are interested in other shell necklaces, or visit us in person to see more.

SMALL FEATHER BUTTONS

$2.00 for a Pack of 3

Small Feather Buttons

Small buttons measure 1.25″.

Each button is unique and includes a selection of multi-colored feathers sealed in plastic.

Buttons come in assorted packages of 3.

CLOTH WRAPPED BRACELETS

$20.00 each

Cloth Wrapped Bracelet

Original cloth wrapped bracelets are available in a variety of colors. Each curl is wrapped individually by hand and strung together on stretch cord.

Colors include: Sea blue (pictured left), royal blue, black, magenta, red, and sea blue/royal blue combination. Please specify color when you order.

KNIT HEADBANDS

$8.00 each

SOLD OUT!

Hand knit headbands feature a hand crocheted flower.

Colors include: Yellow headband with red flower, green headband with yellow flower, blue headband with yellow flower, red headband with green flower, and red headband with yellow flower. Please specify color when you order.

PURPLE KNIT HEADBAND

$10.00 each

Purple Knit Headband

This hand knit headband

is designed as one size fits all

with a back tie enclosure.

Only one available.

CLOTH TWISTED HEADBANDS

$10.00 each

Cloth Headband

This hand twisted cotton headband is designed

as one size fits all with a back tie enclosure.

Available in a variety of colors including:

gray, blue, purple, and pink. Please specify color when ordering.

PLEXIGLASS COASTERS

$8.00 for a Pack of 8

Plexiglass Coasters come in Packs of 8 in the colors of the rainbow.

Each package contains 8 individual coasters in a variety of monochromatic hues.

Available in hues of blue, green, orange, gold, brown, purple, and white.

Translucent plexiglass is water and stain resistant.

Blue Plexiglass Coasters

Green Plexiglass Coasters

Orange Plexiglass Coasters

Gold Plexiglass Coasters

Brown Plexiglass Coasters

Purple Plexiglass Coasters

White Plexiglass Coasters

MP3 PLAYER SOCK

$5.00 each

MP3 Player Sock

Cute MP3 Player Socks come in a variety of natural colors and textures with animated faces on the front.

Lined with soft material, these MP3 Player Socks will keep your music player or phone safe and virtually scratch free.

Email for more designs or visit our store in person.

SQUARE FACE NECKLACE

$10.00 each

Square Face Necklace

These adorable Square Face Necklaces hang from sterling silver chains

and feature 3D eyes of varying sizes.

Material is soft and pliable and suitable for children

and for the young at heart.

DRAWSTRING TRAVEL BAGS

$4.00 each

Medium Drawstring Bag

SMALL AND LARGE SOLD OUT!

These hand-made Drawstring Travel Bags are perfect for your everyday bag or your suitcase and come in three sizes: small, which can hold earrings, rings, or other small items; medium, which can hold glasses, razors, or toothbrush; and large, which can hold CDs, travel-sized bottles, or electric razors.

FELT MP3 SLEEVE

$5.00 each

Felt MP3 Sleeve

This hand-made MP3 sleeve is made of soft felt that won’t scratch your MP3 player’s screen and features a hand-sewn button with yarn enclosure.

Variations on this same design will be available in person the weekend of December 19th and December 20th at the Pop Up Shop from 12 – 4pm.

LAVENDER POUCHES

$5.00 for a Pack of 3

SOLD OUT!

Enjoy these sweet smelling Lavender Pouches in your dresser drawers, inside your suitcase, or display them around your house for a pleasant, therapeutic lavender scent.

Lavender is from an organic farm in Cape Cod and the ribbon and cloth of each pouch varies. Each pack includes 3 unique pouches.

MOODY BUTTONS

$3.00 per Pack of 2

Moody Buttons

Wear your mood on your sleeve…or backpack… Each features 3-D eyes, 2-pack includes 2 distinct emotions, and colors vary.

BEADED MEMORY WIRE BRACELETS

$5.00 each

Beaded Memory Wire Bracelets

Beautiful beaded bracelets in a variety of colors and styles – all handmade and will fit any wrist!

Available in a blue, black and white, green, blue and silver, or gold – please specify your choice in the “Notes” section of your order.

PLASTIC TOY NECKLACES

$5.00 each

Plastic Toy Necklaces

Fun and silly necklaces made from childhood toys – wear your memories around your neck!

Necklaces come on a long red leather string

Please specify if you would prefer an Army Man (with or without a peace dove in his gun) or a Spaceship in the “Notes” section of your order.

TIE-BACK LEATHER BRACELETS

$7.00 each

Tie-Back Leather Bracelets

Hip and stylish, these leather bracelets come in black, tan, or grey.  Simple tie-back closure makes them both worry-free and able to fit any wrist size.

Available with decorative cut-out circles or classic plain.

Perfect for either boys or girls, teens or adults! Quon, pictured left, seems very enthusiastic about his bracelet, right?

Please specify the color and/or style in the “Notes” section of your order.

PEACOCK FEATHER EARRINGS

$5.00 per each pair

Peacock Feather Earrings

In the words of this student, ShaQuanda, “I gotta have these!!”

Fabulous peacock feather earrings are a statement for even the most bold of fashionistas!  Dress up any casual outfit or pair them with a night-on-the-town ensemble for extra glamour.

CASSETTE TAPE KEYCHAINS

$5.00 each

Cassette Tape Keychains

Go old school with your keys – or, ol’ skoo’ if you prefer.

Classic cassette tapes are painted and sport slogans such as: “Peace,” “Love,” and “Art.”  Represent the ’90s!

MATTED ORIGINAL ARTWORKS

By Alicia

$12.00 each

Alicia Pink Sky Image

Original images by various starting artists measure 4″ x 6″, are matted 8″ x 10″, and come in a clear glassine bag for protection. These unique pieces of artwork are ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

By Alicia

$12.00 each

Alicia Building Image

Original images by various starting artists measure 4″ x 6″, are matted 8″ x 10″, and come in a clear glassine bag for protection. These unique pieces of artwork are ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

By Lily

$12.00 each

SOLD OUT!

Original images by various starting artists measure 4″ x 6″, are matted 8″ x 10″, and come in a clear glassine bag for protection. These unique pieces of artwork are ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

By Chloe

$12.00 each

Chloe Pipe Image

Original images by various starting artists measure 4″ x 6″, are matted 8″ x 10″, and come in a clear glassine bag for protection. These unique pieces of artwork are ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

By Duncan

$12.00 each

SOLD OUT!

Original images by various starting artists measure 4″ x 6″, are matted 8″ x 10″, and come in a clear glassine bag for protection. These unique pieces of artwork are ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

By Duncan

$12.00 each

Duncan Dog Image

Original images by various starting artists measure 4″ x 6″, are matted 8″ x 10″, and come in a clear glassine bag for protection. These unique pieces of artwork are ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

By Duncan

$12.00 each

Duncan Orange Image

Original images by various starting artists measure 4″ x 6″, are matted 8″ x 10″, and come in a clear glassine bag for protection. These unique pieces of artwork are ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

By Duncan

$12.00 each

Duncan Jump Image

Original images by various starting artists measure 4″ x 6″, are matted 8″ x 10″, and come in a clear glassine bag for protection. These unique pieces of artwork are ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

By Rochelle

$12.00 each

Rochelle Faces Image

Original images by various starting artists measure 4″ x 6″, are matted 8″ x 10″, and come in a clear glassine bag for protection. These unique pieces of artwork are ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

By Rochelle

$12.00 each

Rochelle Pink Image

Original images by various starting artists measure 4″ x 6″, are matted 8″ x 10″, and come in a clear glassine bag for protection. These unique pieces of artwork are ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

By Rochelle

$12.00 each

Rochelle Grass Image

Original images by various starting artists measure 4″ x 6″, are matted 8″ x 10″, and come in a clear glassine bag for protection. These unique pieces of artwork are ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

By Jauhara

$12.00 each

Jauhara Stop Image

Original images by various starting artists measure 4″ x 6″, are matted 8″ x 10″, and come in a clear glassine bag for protection. These unique pieces of artwork are ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

By Jauhara

$12.00 each

Jauhara Sunflower Image

Original images by various starting artists measure 4″ x 6″, are matted 8″ x 10″, and come in a clear glassine bag for protection. These unique pieces of artwork are ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

By Jauhara

$12.00 each

Jauhara Thread Image

Original images by various starting artists measure 4″ x 6″, are matted 8″ x 10″, and come in a clear glassine bag for protection. These unique pieces of artwork are ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

By Chandani

$12.00 each

Chandani Heart Image

Original images by various starting artists measure 4″ x 6″, are matted 8″ x 10″, and come in a clear glassine bag for protection. These unique pieces of artwork are ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

By Chandani

$12.00 each

Chandani Booth Image

Original images by various starting artists measure 4″ x 6″, are matted 8″ x 10″, and come in a clear glassine bag for protection. These unique pieces of artwork are ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

By Chandani

$12.00 each

Chandani Adobe Image

Original images by various starting artists measure 4″ x 6″, are matted 8″ x 10″, and come in a clear glassine bag for protection. These unique pieces of artwork are ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

By Chloe

$12.00 each

Chloe Paint Image

Original images by various starting artists
measure 6″ x 4″, are matted 8″ x 10″,
and come in a clear glassine bag for protection.

These unique pieces of artwork are
ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

This image is meant to be viewed vertically but can be viewed horizontally, as well.

By Malissa

$12.00 each

SOLD OUT!

Original images by various starting artists
measure 6″ x 4″, are matted 8″ x 10″,
and come in a clear glassine bag for protection.

These unique pieces of artwork are
ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

This image is meant to be viewed vertically but can be viewed horizontally, as well.

By Eliza

$12.00 each

Eliza Pear Image

Original images by various starting artists
measure 6″ x 4″, are matted 8″ x 10″,
and come in a clear glassine bag for protection.

These unique pieces of artwork are
ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

This image is meant to be viewed vertically but can be viewed horizontally, as well.

By Marisa

SOLD OUT!

Marisa Manhattan Bridge Image

Original images by various starting artists measure 4″ x 6″, are matted 8″ x 10″, and come in a clear glassine bag for protection. These unique pieces of artwork are ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

By Marisa

$12.00 each

SOLD OUT!

Original images by various starting artists measure 4″ x 6″, are matted 8″ x 10″, and come in a clear glassine bag for protection. These unique pieces of artwork are ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

By Marisa

$12.00 each

SOLD OUT!

Original images by various starting artists measure 4″ x 6″, are matted 8″ x 10″, and come in a clear glassine bag for protection. These unique pieces of artwork are ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

By Marisa

$12.00 each

SOLD OUT!

Original images by various starting artists measure 4″ x 6″, are matted 8″ x 10″, and come in a clear glassine bag for protection. These unique pieces of artwork are ready to be framed in an 8″ x 10″ frame.

Thank You

Partners work with Starting Artists to expand programming, share resources, and increase outreach to new constituents.

Partners

Thank You

Grants and in-kind donations from institutions such as foundations, corporations, and government sources benefit hundreds of Starting Artists participants each year. From software and professional development to programmatic grants, the following contributors enable SA’s staff to continually improve and its programs to run smoothly.

Grants