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#AOBAwesome is a behind the scenes look on the young professionals who work in our studio. Meet Julia, an English major at #UMD interested in careers in digital content media. Check out Julia’s website here!
Mentor recruitment happens in the Fall (Oct-Dec.). If you are interested in being a mentor, please fill out our Mentor Interest form and we will reach out once recruitment opens!
For questions, please contact our College and Career Readiness Coordinator, Kelly Palmer, kpalmer@artsontheblock.com.
Launched in 2019, the mission of the Mentorship Program is to complement the collaborative emphasis of AOB studio work with individualized one-on-one mentorship that supports emerging artists to envision and achieve their educational and career goals. As AOB apprentices and studio crew form meaningful and mutual relationships with creative professionals, they:
AOB Mentors are empowering, knowledgeable, resourceful, adult volunteers who serve as a support and trusted confidant to an emerging creative and helps ensure that important academic, professional, and life skill milestones are met. They also expose young artists to a network of opportunities and a wide array of resources while encouraging positive professional and educational choices and building pathways to long-term goals. What’s more, one-on-one mentorship is a proven tool for achieving inclusion and equity in the creative industries where familiarity with professional norms and a strong network of connections can be the key to a young person’s success.
