Teens in Arts Angle Vantage get free access to arts experiences and events and meet and talk with artists and media producers in a safe environment to discover more about them and write and report on them. We do this through inclusive out-of-school programs at various venues, including local universities; in-school programs; and programs at community sites. Teens receive mentorship as they discover more about art forms, local arts and/or artists, non-fiction storytelling, and media literacy. They strengthen their critical and creative thinking skills as they learn how to interview and employ storytelling structures and techniques.
Our programs appeal to a variety of youth and include art experiences that reflect different experiences, the diversity of the community, and the American experience. Those experiences have included “Hamilton” and the Speed Art Museum’s exhibit of “Promise, Witness, Remembrance.”
Moreover, Arts Angle Vantage ensures participants’ stories are published, offering our teens a greater sense of accomplishment and recognition. Participants often submit these pieces in college and scholarship applications. Teens have had their work published in the Courier-Journal, LEO Weekly, high school publications, and Arts Angle Vantage’s digital platform.
Teens become avid Arts Angle Vantage fans when they see their name under their stories and when they receive comments from friends and family. Their experience along with that byline deepens their love of art, commitment to community, and dedication to storytelling.