Urban Artisans - developing vocational skills in young adults
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.
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.
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.
National Recognition
Urban Artisans is a 2015 National Arts & Humanities Youth Program Awardee!
In November of 2015 VP of Programs Linda Wisler and Urban Artisan Intern Meghan McNeal went to the White House and accepted the award from First Lady Michelle Obama. The National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards is an initiative from the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities that recognizes outstanding programs throughout the Nation that encourage young people to grow individually and in their communities. The President’s Committee partners with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities to administer the program.
Become an Intern
Who? The Artisans Program is for young adults (age 16-22) of all abilities who like art and want to gain real life experience with job and life skills, while making art in a collaborative studio setting. The summer program is a paid job experience. If accepted into the program, a completed WH-4, W-4, and I-9 form will be required to receive a paycheck.
Where? The 2023 summer program takes place in the professional and accessible studios at ArtMix, located at 1505 N. Delaware St. in Indianapolis.
When? The program will be June 12-July 20, 2023 and happens 9 am-12 pm Monday-Thursday. Each Intern Artist may work up to 6 hours weekly.
What? We work in a variety of art media, working as a team to make beautiful and useful items. These items are sold in our gallery and local shops. We work in clay, paint, fibers, etc. Intern Artists should come prepared to work hard, learn and have fun. We expect Intern Artists to dress in comfortable clothes that are professional but can get dirty.
How? The program is now full. To be added to the waitlist, contact Emily below. For more information about the program and how to apply, please email Artisans Program Director Emily Compton ecompton@artmixindiana.org
Email: ecompton@artmixindiana.org
US Mail: 1505 N Delaware, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Call: 317-974-4123