The Comox Valley Art Gallery’s Youth Media Project uses digital media, creative facilitation, and artistic collaboration as a framework for youth to create media for community action. Those who come through the program end up creating long-lasting connections not just with each other, but with other community members and organizations in the Comox Valley.
“The Comox Valley Art Gallery’s Youth Media Project uplifts emerging creative change-makers and story-tellers. It is an inclusive space where contemporary issues can be examined and where participants can make and share meaningful media.” says Team Leader Krista Tupper.
YOUTH MEDIA TRAINING
The Youth Media Project provides intensive hands-on training in video production, sound design, and other media skills. This program is open to anyone from the ages of 16 to 30 who is interested in learning how to create videos that tell stories and inspire community discourse. We recruit five participants per 13 week session.
Participants create two films: one independent film that speaks to what they would like to see done better in our community, and one film in collaboration with a small business or community organization that celebrates the sustainable work that is being done in the Valley.
To be eligible for the program, participants must have an interest in art and video, be between the ages of 16 and 30, not be working or attending school full time, and not be on Employment Insurance.
Participants will be paid a full-time minimum wage for 30 hours a week if accepted.
To view video projects from previous years, please visit the links below:
The Youth Media Project is funded by:
