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.” – 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 seven 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, be legally entitled to work in Canada, not be attending school full-time, and not be on Employment Insurance.
Participants will be paid a full-time minimum wage if accepted.
The CVAG Youth Media Project is anchored in the principles of equity, diversity inclusion and accessibility.
The next program runs from January 20 – April 18, 2025. The application deadline is Monday, January 6. To apply, send an email expressing your interest to krista.cvagymp@gmail.com.
Please join us at the Sid William’s Theatre on Friday, January 10, at 7:00pm for a free film screening of our current collection called Space Trash. Doors open at 6:30pm for social chats and some good times. Click here to book your free tickets.
To view video projects from previous years, please visit the links below:
The Comox Valley Art Gallery is grateful to operate on the Unceded Traditional Territory of the K’ómoks First Nations.
Youth Media Project is made possible through the support of our FUNDER: Government of Canada | PARTNERS: Wachiay Friendship Centre, Creative Employment Access Society, Sid Williams Theatre
