CVAG Youth Media Project

10/14/2024

Hi everyone, Just a reminder to get out there and vote! It matters!

08/29/2024

Hi everyone, Please help us spread the word. The Comox Valley Art Gallery’s Youth Media Project is currently accepting applications for its Fall program. If you know any youth between 16 and 30 who are interested in art/writing/photography/video, this is a great opportunity to be paid a full time minimum wage to develop media skills.
Participants come and create a personal film about how we can create a more sustainable, just and equitable community. Anyone interested in applying can email [email protected]. Deadline to apply is SEPT 9, 2024.

07/23/2024

Hi Everyone, Looks like the CVAG Youth Media Project will be starting up again. Accepting applications from youth between the ages of 16-30 for our Sept - Dec, 2024 program. if you know anyone who is interested, they can email me directly at [email protected] to let me know they are interested. More details to come but happy to hear we will be up and running again this year! Yea!!! whoopee...more films everyone!

10/30/2023

These were the AMAZING participants of our summer program at the YMP. Too cool 😎

A fresh new group of 5 future filmmakers starts our fall/winter program today, and we can't wait for you to meet them! 🥳🥳


Comox Valley Art Gallery

10/20/2023

Just wanted to share this event put on by Sharai Mustatia in Vancouver:

Dive into the world of film, 35mm La Sardina cameras and creative self-expression through the lens of Aesthetic Analogue Photography!

10/10/2023

Hi Everyone, Hope you can all come and join us tomorrow night (Weds, Oct 11) for our free film screening. Show starts at 7pm.

https://www.sidwilliamstheatre.com/events/cvag-youth-media-project-short-films-not-a-birthday-party/

Films will run for about 45 minutes and then we will enjoy cake in the lobby.

CVAG Youth Media Project: Short Films - Not A Birthday Party at Sid Williams Theatre

03/27/2023

The Comox Valley Digital Creation Hub is HERE! This project is exploring how a community recording studio and access to photo and video equipment can provide a needed resource for people seeking to learn and grow. This Digital Creation Hub is part of an effort by arts organizations across Vancouver Island to create a network of staffed technology hubs along Vancouver Island.

The Hub offers one-on-one and small group sessions with a tech coach. Participants can utilize our community recording studio for a variety of purposes (sound recording, podcasts, artistic experimentation) or work with our coach on a specific project. We are here to help you navigate the digital age while maintaining and growing your artistic expression. Funding for the Comox Valley Digital Creation Hub is provided by the BC Arts Council.


Ways to use the Comox Valley Digital Creation Hub

Community Multi-Purpose Sound Recording Studio: Bring your podcast ideas to life, record a demo for your song, record your audio book.

Photography: Let us support you to photograph your artwork for your socials/website, take headshots for your portfolio, photograph your band etc.

Videography: Allow us to support you in creating your own music video, comedy sketch video, coach you in filming your event, short product clips of your artwork or small-scale production.

03/27/2023

02/01/2023

Hi Everyone, Hope to see you all at our upcoming CVAG Youth Media Project film screening next Thursday, Feb 9, 2023 at 7pm at the Sid William's Theatre. Doors open at 6:30pm for mingling, community gathering and good times.

Thank you so much to the Sid Williams Theatre for sponsoring our event. The screening is free and open to all ages.

04/26/2022

Hi everyone, Mark your calandars! Our next CVAG Youth Media Project film screening will be at the Sid Williams Theatre on June 30 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30am. This is a free event. Please check with Sid Theatre for more details or email [email protected].

02/23/2022

Hi Everyone, We are currently accepting applications for our upcoming CVAG Youth Media Project which runs from March 21 - June 17, 2022. The program uses digital media, creative facilitation and artistic collaboration as a framework for youth to re-imagine our world and to come up with ideas about how we can work towards a more sustainable future.

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 minimum wage for 30 hours a week if accepted.

In order to apply:
1. A letter of application describing your reasons for applying and how you intend to use your media skills.
2. Suggested support material such as a resume and/or art work (photographs, writing, videos, etc.)

Send applications to [email protected] or drop off in person to the Comox Valley Art Gallery.
Deadline for application is March 9, 2022.

01/31/2022

09/28/2021

Really looking forward to this work and the events connected to it. Hope to see some of you there!

Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson's solo exhibition presents the hope of the Supernatural Beings of Haida Gwaii.

09/20/2021

MAKE VIDEOS & GET PAID!
Youth Media Project is a program for community action through media involving 5 participants between the ages of 16 – 30. In this 13-week program, youth receive training in video production, gain employability skills, and work with a network of community partners to create videos through work placements - highlighting community resources, and presenting ideas for community change. The project welcomes all youth.

TO APPLY YOU MUST BE:
-Interested in art & video
-Between the ages of 16 and 30
-Not attending school full-time
-Legally entitled to work in Canada
-Not on EI
-Seeking support to find employment

PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE
-Full-time minimum wage employment (13 Weeks)
-Experience in video pre and post production
-Consultations in career development

Apply Now!
Applications accepted until Oct 6, 2021
Info Session: August 27 @ 1:30pm @ Comox Valley Art Gallery (online)

Application Submission:
1. A letter of application describing your reasons for applying, your work and school experience and how this project is important to your future.
2. Suggested: support material such as a resume, art work (photographs, writing, videos, etc.)

Email your application to: [email protected]
Or drop off your application to:

COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY
580 Duncan Ave, Courtenay, BC. V9N 2M7
T: 250-338-6211

Space is limited – apply today!

UPCOMING PROGRAMS RUN:
Oct 18, 2021 – Feb 4, 2022

Programs are full-time 13 weeks and run from, Monday to Friday, 9:00am-3:30pm
Our Partners: Wachiay Friendship Centre, Creative Employment Access Society, Imagine Comox Valley

09/14/2021

Hi Everyone, We are accepting applications for our upcoming CVAG Youth Media Project. This program is open to anyone from the ages of 16-30 who is interested in learning how to create videos that create positive community change.
The Comox Valley Art Gallery's Youth Media Project uses digital media, creative facilitation and artistic collaboration as a framework for youth to re-imagine our world and to come up with ideas about how we can work towards a more sustainable future. Youth between the ages of 16-30 get paid a full-time minimum wage to learn concrete media and employability skills over a 13-week program.
Participants will 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.
The folks 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 CVAG YMP project partners with the Wachiay Friendship Centre, the Creative Employment Access Centre and Imagine Comox Valley. For more information on how to apply, email [email protected].

09/14/2021

Job Description
Youth Media Project Participants

The Comox Valley Art Gallery’s Youth Media Project is a program for community action through media involving 5 participants between the ages of 16 – 30. In this 13-week program, participants will receive training in video production, gain employability skills, and work with a network of community partners to create videos through work placements - highlighting community resources, and presenting ideas for community change.

Through the program, each participant will produce two short videos. The first video will speak directly to what folks might reimagine or see done better in our community.

The second video will be created while placed with a work experience organization and/or business. Participants are expected to consult with the work experience about an idea, shoot and edit a video and obtain final approval during rough and fine cut stages.

Required Skills/Experience
-Interested in art & video
-Between the ages of 16 and 30
-Not attending school full-time
-Legally entitled to work in Canada
-Not on EI
-Experiencing frustration finding a job

COMOX VALLEY ART GALLERY
580 Duncan Ave, Courtenay, BC. V9N 2M7
T: 250-338-6211 or Krista directly at 250-650-8876

UPCOMING PROGRAM RUNS:
Oct 18, 2021 – Feb 4, 2022

Programs are full-time 13 weeks and run from, Monday to Friday, 9:00am-3:30pm
Our Partners: Wachiay Friendship Centre, Creative Employment Access Society, Imagine Comox Valley

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS: Oct 7, 2021. There will be an Info Session on Sept 27, 2021 via zoom at 1:30pm. Please email: [email protected] for a zoom link if you wish to attend this session or to send in your application.

09/14/2021

The Comox Valley Art Gallery's Youth Media Project uses digital media, creative facilitation and artistic collaboration as a framework for youth to share their stories. Youth between the ages of 16-30 get paid a full-time minimum wage to learn concrete media and employability skills over a 13-week program. Participants create one independent film, and one film in collaboration with a small business or community organization that is doing sustainable work in the Valley. The folks 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 CVAG YMP project partners with the Wachiay Friendship Centre, the Creative Employment Access Centre and Imagine Comox Valley.

07/07/2021

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