Arts for Learning BAI Baltimore 2023 Student Application!

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: Friday, March 17, 2023

REGULAR DEADLINE: Friday, March 31, 2023

WELCOME TO YOUR BAI APPLICATION!!
Congratulations! You have taken the first step in becoming part of the BAI family! As shared in the flyer and on our website, this summer's program will be IN PERSON, following all recommended COVID safety protocols. All professional development sessions on Thursdays and Fridays, plus Wednesday August 16th will take place at Arts for Learning Maryland's office at 21 E. North Avenue. Interns will report to their particular worksites on Mondays through Wednesdays. Transportation must be sorted out by the interns though we are happy to support them in figuring this out.

Throughout the program, you will develop a digital portfolio that includes: examples of work from the internship, a draft of your college essay, a first stab at your resume, weekly reflections, and a final presentation, among other things!

We are following all COVID safety decisions as they are made and will make modifications to the program as needed. All changes will be communicated with students and families in real time.

If you would like support with your application, please locate the 911 boxes throughout that have the contact information of a BAI Youth Ambassador - a student who went through the program last summer! They are ready to support you! You can also connect with the Program Director Ms. Kristina at any time (kristina.b@artsforlearningmd.org).

LET'S DO THIS!

This is a lengthy, yet engaging, application and we know you can do it!
Its purpose is twofold: We want to get to know YOU and we want you to get to know the PROGRAM.

Please read the entire application and complete it thoroughly. The application is divided into several sections:

Who are you? General Applicant Information, including parent/guardian and emergency contact phone and email address.
What’s on your plate? Other responsibilities you have, including any current jobs or regular responsibilities.
A Stroll Down Memory Lane: Getting to Know the Program will ask you to watch several videos and answer questions about what you have learned from them.
Your Turn! Getting to know YOU! This section will ask you to create your own Playbill bio, share why you are interested in the program + going to college, and rate your skills with various software programs.
The Written Word and The Spoken Word sections will ask you to respond to a prompt of your choice about the role of the arts in your life and for you to create a VERY brief video.
The Calendars section will ask you to review the summer program calendar and demonstrate your understanding of it.
The School Dayz section will ask you to talk to us about your role as a student - grades, attendance, interests, etc.
Family Connection we will ask your parent/guardian to complete.
The Letters of Support section will ask you to provide the names and email addresses of two adults who know you well. This can be a teacher, guidance counselor, admin from your school, a pastor, a mentor, a work supervisor, etc. It should be someone who has known you for at least two years. We need at least one of those adults to write on your behalf! (No family members please...we know they LOVE you and might be a little biased!)
Final Thoughts allow us to get some additional deets about you.
And LAST BUT NOT LEAST! You will be asked to officially sign and submit your application!

RANDOM QUESTION ALERT!

There are RANDOM QUESTION ALERTS throughout! These are fun questions designed by our Youth Advisory Council members to make the process a little more fun.

There are also WARNINGS in places where you need to upload documents or videos. Please know that your application is not considered COMPLETE until EVERYTHING is submitted.

We have up to 35 spots for students and our decision will be based on what we learn about you in your COMPLETED application - this is your space to SHINE! We want to see your culture, genius, wisdom and joy in here!

Please note that you can SAVE your application and come back to it - we know it’s a lot! To do this, click on the square at the top that says "save my progress and resume later." You can also see where you are in your application journey by tracking which page you are on above!

SAVE THE DATES!

If you are invited to a group interview, interviews will be held on April 24, 26, May 1 and 2. These are VIRTUAL group interviews from 4:30-6:30. You will be required to attend one of these, so please put a HOLD on your calendar for those dates now.

RANDOM QUESTION ALERT!

LET'S KICK THIS OFF IN STYLE: What is your theme song? The one they would play when you walk onto the field, stage, or simply step in front of the bathroom mirror?

WHO ARE YOU? GENERAL APPLICANT INFORMATION

About You!

Legal Name (first and last):

Preferred Name:

School Name:

Grade in School:

Birthdate (month/day/year)

Since you chose other, which pronouns do you use?

Home Street Address:

Apt# (if applicable):

Zip Code:

Is this the address where you will be this summer? (We may be mailing treats to each other throughout the summer and want to be sure that you get them.)

YES IT IS! NO IT ISN'T!

The best place to mail things to me throughout the summer is (include street address and zip code):

Home phone:

Cell phone:

Gmail account (This is required for participation. Please set one up if you don't have one!)

BCPSS email address (This is also required for participation)

Email you check most often

Bus closest to your home:

Other transportation close to your home:

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian Name (first and last):

Relationship:

Home phone number:

Cell phone number:

Work phone number

Parent/Guardian email:

Emergency Contact Information

Is your Emergency Contact different from your Parent/Guardian?

YesNo

Emergency Contact Name (first and last):

Relationship:

Home phone number:

Cell phone number:

Work phone number

Emergency Contact email:

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLATE? OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES YOU HAVE

The Bloomberg Arts Internship begins with a required five day Orientation: Monday, June 26-Friday, June 30th from 9:00 to 5:00 each day.

The six week internship begins on WEDNESDAY, JULY 5TH AND RUNS THROUGH WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16TH. (**The first week interns have Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th OFF) Each week, interns are at their worksites Monday-Wednesday and in Professional Development on Thursdays and Fridays. The commitment is 37 hours a week.

THIS IS A SEVEN WEEK PROGRAM! One week of Orientation and 6 weeks of the internship.

You must be available for the full seven-week length of the program, including Orientation. Please make sure that you don't have any conflicts due to sports schedules, family vacations, etc. THANK YOU!

Please list all extracurricular activities (after school, volunteer, team and recreational sports, lessons, etc.) you are currently involved in. If you hold a position (e.g. president of your class council, manager of the baseball team), please list that as well:

Have you ever participated in a summer job program before?

YesNo

Program Name:

Month(s)/year

Do you have a job right now?

YesNo

Where?

How many hours do you work each week?

What are your job responsibilities?

How might everything above impact your ability to participate in BAI? Please be honest!

NO PROBLEM! I can manage the responsibilities that are currently on my plate AND those that the Bloomberg Arts Internship requires. SOME HELP, PLEASE! I can manage my current responsibilities and those that the Bloomberg Arts Internship requires WITH some support from my College Mentor.YIKES! I am feeling a little bit anxious about juggling all of this.

If you feel this way, we can connect you with a BAI Youth Ambassador for a quick conversation to noodle through whether you should apply.

RANDOM QUESTION ALERT!

What is the strangest food combination you enjoy eating?

911 CALL FOR HELP!

Need some help? Text Jumi at 443-539-6026!

A STROLL DOWN MEMORY LANE: GETTING TO KNOW THE PROGRAM

We have been operating the program since 2017 and would love for you to get to know each of our cohorts in order to fully understand what you are getting yourself into. Grab your popcorn, sit back and enjoy!

1. Please watch the 2017 Bloomberg Arts Internship Baltimore video HERE.

Share two things you learned about the program from the video.

2. Please watch this video created by 2018 Bloomberg interns HERE.

What piece of advice really resonates with you?

3. Check out this BAI Montage created by Freddie Wolfe (including his original music!) in 2019 HERE.

Describe the vibe in ONE word:

4. Please watch this promo video created by a BAI alumni about their virtual experience in 2020 HERE.

What are your key takeaways about this virtual summer?

5. Please watch this video created by Bloomberg Philanthropies that includes interns from four BAI cities HERE.

Share your response to this video in three words:

6. Check out this video that captures our trip to Philly in 2022 created by Hieu Do HERE.

Would you like to go on a trip to Philly this summer?

HECK YES! Hmmmm....I think so! Why not?No thanks.

7. Check out this Welcome to BAI 2023 video created by intern Kaylee Eaton-Torres HERE. And.....check out this video created by Kayla Terrelonge, 2020 Cohort, that we used for recruitment.

Are you more or less likely to finish this application now?

More!!! For sure!Yikes!! Now I am really terrified!

8. Finally, please skim through our BAI Blog HERE - scroll past the first few posts to get into the summer 2022 posts.

Share one thought about what you read:

Did you attend an Information Session at your school?

YesNo

If your answer is yes, what key things did you learn from the Information Session that excited you most about the program?

You may have noticed that these internships are focused on experiencing different careers in the arts and college readiness. Your internship will not provide specific arts-based instruction in your discipline. Trainings will include opportunities for creativity, there will be field trips to arts and cultural organizations, and you will have direct interaction with art and artists during the program. Please initial this box to show that you fully understand the nature of the program. #noartclasses

RANDOM CHALLENGE ALERT!!!

Write the caption to this picture:

911 CALL FOR HELP!

Need some help? Text or call Kaylee at 443-379-6669 OR email kayleeeatontorres@gmail.com!

YOUR TURN! GETTING TO KNOW YOU

Creative Team

You will be joining a Creative Team for the summer. With that in mind, create your own post based on this example from Center Stage and using the prompts below.

Your title (what is your current title in life?)
Your pronouns
One sentence introduction
Creative inspiration
Community Engagement/Activist Work
Awards/proudest achievements
Final word

How would you like to share your Creative Team listing?

Type it into a text boxUpload a file

Type your response in the box:

Please upload your Creative Team listing HERE

WARNING! You must either type your response in the text box OR upload it. Your application will not be considered complete with doing one of those things!

1. Please answer with one to three sentences only...

Why this program?

Why college? (This program includes a great deal of support with the college application process. If you are not interested in going to college, which is totally COOL, this might not be the right program for you!)

2. Rank these art forms based on your love/experience/connection to them, with 1 being I don't know it/ love it/have no experience with it and 5 being I love it so much!

Did we miss one?

Yes!Nope

What did we miss? And how do you rank it?

3. Please rank any skills/software knowledge/experience that you currently have - rate your expertise on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being that you are super familiar/know it well/use it a lot! This information will be helpful for us in matching you to an internship if you are part of the program.

Production/performance experience?

YesNo

Which kind(s)?

Other (what did we miss?)

Are you a MAC or a PC person?

MACPCBOTH!

You will be assigned a laptop (PC) to use for your BAI work. Are you comfortable using a PC?

Yes! I really prefer MACs....

Would you like a session on the ins and outs of using a PC?

Yes! No, thanks

What is your relationship with your phone?

THE WRITTEN AND SPOKEN WORD

The Written Word

Please choose ONE to answer.

OPTION ONE:
Thinking back on your own experience - please tell us about a significant or memorable encounter you had with an artwork, book, film, concert, or performance. Note that this need not have been a formal or ticketed arts experience - it could be listening to a choir in your congregation, reading to a sibling, or looking at pictures your grandfather took.

OPTION TWO:
How do the arts validate/affirm/confirm your identity? You can respond in any way you like by using the text box OR uploading a document: list, essay, story, a piece of art (it must have a title or a caption), poem, song, etc.

WARNING: You must write your response in the text box OR upload your document in order for you application to be COMPLETE. It will be not considered complete unless you do ONE of these things! THANK YOU!

How would you like to share your response?

Type it into a text box Upload a file

Please type your response here:

Please upload your response HERE

The Spoken Word

Create a 30-45 second video about yourself and upload it HERE.

We have included some guidelines below to make sure it is no more than 45 seconds. Though these enabling constraints exist, please have fun with this!

Include:

A greeting of your choice
Your name
(Complete this sentence with something you are comfortable sharing!) If you really knew me, you'd know...
(Complete this statement with the story of YOUR genius, your gift, your unique place in the world) My genius is...
(Complete this statement with a social justice issue that is really important to you!) I believe...
(Complete this sentence with a description of the people you surround yourself with, i.e. artists, loud, quiet, honest, loyal, hilarious, creative, dancers, etc.) My people are...
(Complete this sentence with what art means to YOU.) Art is...
(Complete this sentence with pure honesty about what you love about Baltimore.) Baltimore, I love...
A closing of your choice

P.S. It's a video - but no one said you HAD to be in it! We would LOVE to see your face...but if you would prefer not to have your beauty grace the frame, be creative! Just be sure to answer the prompts above. THANKS!

WARNING: You must upload your document in order for you application to be COMPLETE. It will be not considered complete unless you do ONE of these things! THANK YOU! Again you can upload it HERE.

TIPS FOR UPLOADING

Your dropbox uploads will have a 50-100 MB limit. If your files exceed that limit, you may need to use a file compressor such as compress2go.com or freeconvert/com/video-compressor.

COMPLETELY, TOTALLY, 100% OPTIONAL

If you would like to share something you have created (in any art form/format), you can share that HERE. Once again, this is absolutely NOT required but if you are really wanting to share, this is the place to do it.

I have something to share!

YES! I uploaded it using the link! No, thanks

BONUS (NOT RANDOM) QUESTION

Is a hot dog a sandwich? Please explain why or why not.

911 CALL FOR HELP!

Need some help? Text or call Trellis at 443-273-4386 OR email stevenforre30@gmail.com!

SCHOOL DAYZ

If we were to look at your report card right now, what would we see? (Give us a peek into classes/grades, attendance, teacher comments, etc. You don't have to share everything! We just want to get a picture of you as a student.)

Choose one:

My report card is a pretty good reflection of who I am as a student. My report card is not an accurate reflection of who I am as a student.

For either response, please explain:

How do you learn best? (in person, virtual, visual learner, auditory learner, project-based learner, independent learner, group learner, etc.)

RANDOM CHALLENGE ALERT!

Share a favorite quote that inspires you!

911 CALL FOR HELP!

Need some help? Text or call Treasure at 443-363-9923 or email twilliams2@blsyw.org!

FAMILY CONNECTION

Please have a parent or guardian complete this portion of the application.

The Bloomberg Arts Internship is an arts career and work readiness program designed to promote and help young people go to college and stay in school. If your child is selected to participate,

The time commitment calls for full-time work for 7 weeks: Orientation Week Monday-Friday, June 26-June 30 AND six weeks of the internship Wednesday, July 5-Wednesday August 16
On Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, students are completing their internships. Interns will work with their supervisors to determine how to get to work each day: i.e. bus, walk, light rail, etc.
The Professional Development on Thursdays and Fridays will take place at Arts for Learning Maryland's offices located at 21 E. North Avenue. We will go on field trips on Fridays by bus, walking or driving with staff. (That is why we need permission from you!)
Interns will receive an hourly wage of $15 for up to 288 hours total which includes orientation and the 6-week internship.

The expectation is that interns are available for the entirety of the program. Can your child make all of the dates listed above?

YESNO

Since you answered NO, please let us know of any conflicts:

What questions or concerns do you have about the program?

What would you like us to know about your child?

How can we best support them?

Do you give permission for your child to travel by car with their worksite supervisor (MONDAYS-WEDNESDAYS ONLY) if the occasion arises (i.e. to travel to an arts organization and conduct an interview)?

YesNo

Do you give permission for your child to travel by car with a BAI staff member (admin, college mentor, or writing coach) for trips on Fridays?

YesNo

Do you give permission for your child to travel to Philadelphia for the day to meet BAI Philly interns, visit colleges and engage in the arts scene? We will travel by coach bus and will have all BAI staff participate as well.

YesNo

YOU will be invited to a Virtual Family Open House in June if your child gets into the program. This will be a time to learn more about the program and connect with other interns and families!

Please sign off!

I am the parent/legal guardian of this young person and I consent to their participation in the Bloomberg Arts Internship based on the conditions listed above. I understand that my child is required to fully participate through the entire program - Orientation Sessions and the six week internship (seven weeks total). Also, that my child may be contacted for research purposes after they have completed the program. I AM EXCITED!

AND...If accepted into the program, I give permission for Arts for Learning to share my child's email, phone and address with staff and worksite partners.

Parent/Guardian Name (I acknowledge that by typing my name I am providing my signature and agree to the terms above):

Email address:

THANK YOU!!!

LETTERS OF SUPPORT

Please ask two adults who have known you for at least two years to write you a letter of support. This can be a teacher, guidance counselor, admin from your school, a pastor, a mentor, a work supervisor, etc. Please list their names and email addresses below and a member of the BAI team will email them directly a link to submit their letter of support. (NO family members, please.)

***PLEASE make sure that the people you choose to do this have actually AGREED to do it. We cannot process your application without one letter of support. Ask them ahead of time so that when they receive the email from us, they are ready to share all about you!

Support Person #1

Name:

School or professional email address

Support Person #2

Name:

School or professional email address:

FINAL THOUGHTS...

Looking to the future...

Last year, four BAI interns continued their internships at their sites throughout the school year for 5-10 hours per week. Does this sound like something you MIGHT be interested in? (You are not committing! We are just trying to gauge interest!)

SureNo, thank you

After Summer 2023, we are considering keeping our College Mentors on to provide support to interns throughout the school year with their college applications and the transition to college. As an intern, would you want continued support with your college application in your senior year? (You are not committing! We are just trying to gauge interest!)

Sure! I don't think so

Feedback for us...

And...please rate this application and the process in terms of...

Difficulty (1-10 with 10 being the most challenging)

Informative (1-10 with 10 being the most informative)

Fun and creativity factor (1-10 with 10 being super fun and creative)

What would you change about it for next year?

RANDOM CHALLENGE ALERT!!!

Three wishes - GO!

911 CALL FOR HELP!

Need some help? Text Jumi at 443-539-6026!

LET'S MAKE IT OFFICIAL

CONGRATULATIONS!! If you have made it this far, you are AN AWESOME HUMAN BEING! Way to go!

ONE LAST WARNING: Did you upload all those pesky things? The Creative Team listing, The Written Word (these two could also be typed into a text box!), and the Spoken Word video. Your application WILL NOT BE COMPLETE without them!

There is one final step! This program is a big and fabulous commitment. As ONE final review...

The time commitment calls for full-time work for 7 weeks: Orientation Week-Monday-Friday, June 26-June 30 AND six weeks of the internship-Wednesday, July 5- Wednesday, August 16
On Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, students are completing their internships at their sites.
The Professional Development on Thursdays and Fridays plus Wednesday, August 16th is in person at Arts for Learning Maryland's office (21 E. North Avenue). We will make decisions based on the most up-to-date COVID safety precautions.
There will be several trips on Fridays during the professional development. Students will travel by bus, driving with a staff member (if granted permission by a parent/guardian) or by walking.
Interns will receive an hourly wage of $15/hour for up to 288 hours total, which includes orientation and the 6-week internship.

Time to sign off...

I GET IT! I am ready! I pledge to be an active and engaged participant, to attend all trainings and events, to fulfill my work requirements throughout the program INCLUDING developing a portfolio of ALL THE THINGS, to ask for help when I need it, and to contribute to who I am and all of my unique talents!

By signing below I also acknowledge that my application materials may be shared with organizational partners for feedback and review.

Type your name in the box as your final commitment and hit the SUBMIT button.

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painting
drawing
graphic design
sculpture
photography
dance
writing
spoken word
composing music
playing music
singing
animation

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Word
Excel
Power Point
Database management
Adobe editing
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe In Design
Canva
Google Docs
Google Sheets
Google Drive
Google folders
Google Slides
Social media posting
Video camera
Video production
Music composition
Website and brochure layout
Writing for newsletters or publications
Working with younger children