AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

Project Title: Art for Social Action
Organization: ArtCorps
Special Skills: Spanish fluency; Artistic training in any media
Locations: Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador
Cost: $1,500 for personal expenses, roundtrip airfare, deposit
Project Duration: 12 months
Age: College graduate with community work experience
Email Contact: info@artcorp.org
Learn more: www.artcorp.org

Details:
Join ArtCorps and volunteer your creative talents to strengthen sustainable development in Central America in 2011. Our artists use murals, theater, stories, puppetry and other creative facilitation techniques to educate and inspire people to participate actively in improving the environmental, health and social conditions in their communities. Every ArtCorps artist works directly with a local development organization that is an expert in its field, training both community members and organization staff in our field-tested Art for Social Action methodology. Through participatory art, artists strengthen dialogue between community members and the organization, improve community education and empower local leadership. Partners include organizations such as Wildlife Conservation Society, World Neighbors and Ecologic Development Fund. Spanish fluency is required. Visit our website to learn more!

ArtCorps Artists:
• Work as a volunteer and live in a host community from January 2011 through December 2011. (Artists have the option to extend their stay for a second year if agreed upon by the host organization.)
• Receive room and board, medical insurance, a small personal stipend and a budget for project materials.
• Receive training in Art for Social Action and technical assistance and support from ArtCorps staff in the region.
• Uphold the mission and values of ArtCorps as the sole ArtCorps artist in the host community.
• Communicate fluently in Spanish.

How to Apply:
Apply online for 2011 opportunities in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras! Applications will be accepted after the launch of our new website on March 30, 2010 and will be reviewed in two rounds with priority being given to early applicants. The early application deadline is May 1, 2010 and the regular application deadline is June 1, 2010. Read the Artist Information Packet for more details. Still have questions? Contact info@artcorp.org or +1 978-998-7996.