May 2013
1 post
Fitness Fun and Games Seeks Summer Volunteer
The Fitness Fun and Games program is looking for a volunteer to work with their summer art camp on a mural project. Dates are flexible between June and August. Contact Candace via aapckc12@gmail.com if interested.
April 2013
12 posts
Sixth Annual Boundary Block Party
Jubilee Arts Seeks Volunteers
Community Arts Collaborative (CAC) member Mika Eubanks is seeking volunteers for an arts festival at Jubilee Arts on Saturday, May 11 from 12-4pm. Volunteers will assist with art-making tables. If interested, please email Mika at mika.eubanks@yahoo.com.
Volunteering can count towards CAP hours!
Call for Art: Gathering Grounds Art Contest
Now through May 3, any artist can submit a photo of original artwork along with a brief description of what “community” means to them at Facebook.com/TullysCoffee. Two winners will be selected to travel to beautiful Vermont this summer and bring their artistic vision to life through a permanent art installation. Each winner will also receive a $1,000 cash prize and 2,000 in building materials....
Art Where We Are Seeks Monthly Volunteers
Art Where We Are goes into a local Baltimore homeless shelter to provide the children living there with the opportunity for creative expression. They provide a suggested art project for the evening, however, we are there to support the children creatively and guide them through any creative endeavor they choose to follow. MICA students must be able to work well with children and their families and...
More No Boundaries/Jubilee Arts Opportunities.
Working with this event counts towards CAP hours.
Calling All Community Artists! Host an art table or art making activity at the sixth annual Boundary Block Party! The Boundary Block Party is an annual event to connect and celebrate Central West Baltimore and brings hundreds of residents together across race and class lines. We are looking for artists and groups to host art making activities at...
Extra CAP Hours- Youth Art Club
Banner Neighborhoods Youth Art Club is seeking volunteers to assist with the Art Club one or two days a week. The Art Club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:30 pm in their facility and presently engages an average of 12-15 youth between the ages of 8-12 years old.
Volunteers do not need to commit to both Tuesday and Thursday each week; they can commit to both or just one day a...
Extra CAP Hours- Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake is looking to recruit volunteer photographers to capture events and volunteer experiences in and around Baltimore. As of right now we need volunteer photographers for the following days:*
April 17, 18, 24
May 2, 4, 16, 17, 22
June 4, 5, 6
Typically we will need someone on site between 8:30am - 2:30pm to capture volunteer group shots and construction shots....
Local Mural Help
Sam Brodowski is working on a mural for a restaurant/concert venue in Station North. She would love some help to get the mural going- they are working with a tight 3 week deadline. If interested, please email Sam at sbrodowski@mica.edu
Please note this opportunity will not count for CAP hours— but still a great reason to get outside and beautify the area.
Extra CAP Hours- Jubilee Arts Event
Community Arts Collaborative (CAC) member Mika Eubanks is seeking volunteers for an arts festival at Jubilee Arts on Saturday, May 11 from 12-4pm. Volunteers will assist with art-making tables. If interested, please email Mika at mika.eubanks@yahoo.com.
Volunteering can count towards CAP hours!
Extra CAP Hours- Enoch Pratt Exhibition
Our very own Isa Gonzalez has a huge upcoming show at the Enoch Pratt Central Branch featuring work from Tuerk House. Isa is in need of volunteers to help with graphic design (panels for the exhibition), as well as general help. Please email Isa at igonzalez@mica.edu — volunteering counts towards CAP hours!
http://www.prattlibrary.org/calendar/atpratt.aspx?id=77709
Interested in constructing a space for community...
A new journal club at UMMC Greenebaum Cancer Center is in need of students to help construct a meeting space. The only space available within the Center is a small public space (approx. 10X30) that will need Shoji screens in order to make it a little bit private. Money for materials will be provided. You can receive CAP hours in exchange for volunteering! If interested, please contact Elizabeth...
The Muscular Dystrophy Association seeks volunteer...
Volunteering can count towards CAP hours!
The event is Sunday, April 14 at White Marsh Mall. Volunteers should arrive by 8am, with the event running from 9-11am. If interested, please contact Mary via mbooker@mdausa.org/410.494.7106.
March 2013
9 posts
Beans & Bread Seeks Volunteers
When: Ideally Mondays, 1:30-2:45pm
Where: St. Vincent de Paul’s Beans and Bread Center, 402 S. Bond Street Baltimore, MD 21231
About the organization: Beans and Bread Center consists of several components: the Meal Program, the Day Resource Center for people experiencing homelessness, and two housing programs. The Meal Program serves a hot meal to our clients five days per week and bag...
PAID Video Project
An opportunity for PAID professional filming of multiple Rehab Houses in Baltimore City.
Compensation: $250 upon contract, $50 when completed.
Project to be completed in 1-2 months.
The project: 3-4 Rehab houses to be filmed in 4-6 min clips with short interviews and other creative license to describe buildings and program in a very informational setting for viewer. To be viewed/projected at a...
The 2013 African American Festival is looking for...
Contact name: EJ Morton-Green Email: EJ@greibo.com Date of event/work: July 6-7, 2013 Location: M&T Bank Stadium Lot A note from EJ: We will need students engaged in collaboration and discussion weeks leading up to the 2013 African American Festival. Students will need to be present on the days of the festival Saturday July 6, 2013 and Sunday July 7, 2013. We would like MICA students...
Barclay Youth Safe Haven Seeks Volunteers
Barclay Youth Safe Haven, part of the Greater Homewood Community Corporation, seeks student volunteers for their event on Wednesday, March 20.The event is a presentation for friends and family to watch the students showcase what they’ve been doing this semester in their music, dance, and drama classes.
The students are in grades K-5 and all attend Dallas Nicholas Elementary school. Dallas...
Bolton Hill Nursery Call for Art
Noah’s Place Seeks Student Help
Noah’s Place Memory Care, in conjunction withThe Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and Catholic Charities, is seeking student help for a potential art therapy class.
Their objective is to develop an art program for elders with memory care loss to stimulate communication and social skills that build self esteem and well being.
Students are needed for an initial...
Chalk About it Day!
Stop by, chalk, and support this neighborhood event!
What: a collaborative chalk drawing-community-conversation starter, trying to get people to write about and draw about what they associate with their neighborhoods and Eutaw Place.
When: Saturday, March 9. 10am-4pm
Where: Eutaw Place between Dolphin and Lanvale, by the Francis Scott Key Monument.
Notes from the organizer, Cindy Jian: Free...
Apply for Baltimore LeaderShape!
Create a better world. Create a better Baltimore. Create a better you.
Have a passion for service? Like to connect with other students? Want to make a difference in Baltimore? This could be the program for you. Just 60 students will be selected as Baltimore Collegetown Leaders who will make a difference in our community. It starts with a week of leadership development and is followed by...
February 2013
7 posts
A Very Visionary Star-Spangled Sidewalk
Installation begins April 2013, Opens July 2013, on-display thru Sept. 2014 • Over 500 feet of sidewalk around Key Hwy & AVA
Announcing a “A Very Visionary Star-Spangled Sidewalk” – a free, outdoor art celebration, in conjunction with Maryland’s “Star Spangled 200” War of 1812 Bicentennial, to be created upon the public pavement running alongside...
Druid Hill Family Center Y Seeks Volunteers
The Druid Hill Family Center Y is seeking volunteers to assist with a resource fair on Friday, May 10.
Ideally, they would like a MICA student or alum that can partner with them for the Creative Arts component, providing volunteers to deliver an interactive creative arts piece suitable for an intergenerational crowd. They also have a yet to be filled volunteer coordinator role to lead their...
FAR Event Rescheduled for this Saturday
Due to the NY blizzard two weeks ago, FAR’s supplies were not able to make it down to Baltimore. The event is now this Saturday, February 23 from 11am-5pm. See details below!
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I am emailing you all today to inform you of a new recycling initiative which provides artists, arts organizations, schools, etc. with...
Health Department CARE Services seeks mural...
The Baltimore City Health Department CARE services is seeking students that would be willing to paint a mural on several of their balconies. Currently, the facility has 2 balconies that have painted tiles attached to the wall. As the building matures and the balconies are exposed to the elements, the tiles are falling off. The site would like students along with the seniors at the center to...
Volunteer Mural Artist Needed
WHAM!/Hampden Elementary/Middle School is seeking an artist or group of artists to help them beautify the front of their school. They would love for the artist(s) to come up with a vision for a mural on the front doors or wall and/or help them implement one. They would also love to get school students involved if possible. Timeline is flexible.
Please contact Charlotte Bohn...
Painted Screens Celebration
Community Discussion: Screen Painting Celebration
Some may be familiar with painted screens, a Baltimore icon since early in the 1900s. Colorful images on wire window and door screens lasted well into the century — Collington and Ashland Avenues playing a significant role in this creative activity. “You see out. No one sees in.” They were everywhere!
Screens are in decline...
FAR Resale Hub this Saturday!
This message is on behalf of past CAP intern Kimi Hanauer. Her project was supported by the CAP Special Projects Grant. I know the event conflicts with CAP Orientation, but please try to stop by after and support this great initiative! ……………………………….. I am emailing you all today to inform you of a new recycling initiative which...
January 2013
8 posts
Volunteer with the MD Department of Juvenille...
The MD Department of Juvenile Services, located at 300 North Gay St., is seeking volunteers. Schedule is flexible and includes evening and weekend options.
MICA Students would be working with groups of youth who want to participate in ARTS programming. They are looking for any of the following options: Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts. MICA students could come up with the activity or...
Ceramics Painting Party Part 2
Thank you to those who participated this past Saturday! Megan could use you’re help again. Don’t forget, you can receive CAP hours for spring 2013 in exchange for your participation.
This grant funded project is being donated and auctioned off to a fundraiser for St. Jude’s Research Hospital for children with cancer. There are 45 center piece ceramic vases that need to be decorated...
Ceramic Painting Party to Benefit St. Jude's
This grant funded project is being donated and auctioned off to a fundraiser for St. Jude’s Research Hospital for children with cancer. There are 45 center piece ceramic vases that need to be decorated with a fun, joyful theme. All supplies will be provided as well as snacks and drinks. You can receive CAP hours for spring 2013 in exchange for your participation.
When: Saturday, January 26,...
Mark your calendars: CAP Orientation!
CAP Orientation is mandatory for both new and returning interns. If you plan on doing CAP this semester, please make note that Orientation is Saturday, February 9 from 11am-3pm. More details to follow…
Feedback Appreciated: CAC/CAP College Day
The Community Arts Collaborative and CAP are working to partner on a “College Day” for Baltimore middle and high school students. This event would serve to introduce these students to a college campus, walk them through the application and portfolio evaluation process, and give them information on applying for scholarships and financial aid.
We’re looking to get input from CAP...
2 Volunteer Opportunities with the Dream Academy
The US Dream Academy’s art program, “Art Space” is introducing an art mentoring program for 16-20 student artists. The Art Mentoring Program is a fun and exciting after school mentoring opportunity for those interested in working with artand children. For only ONE hour per week, potential mentors can come in and dedicate their time with creative students through art-making and a good time. If you...
Need money to fund a community arts-based project?
Current and past CAP interns are eligible to apply for the CAP Special Projects Grant. All MICA students are also able to apply for the Student Affairs Community Service Fund and Office of Community Engagement grants.
The deadline for spring grant applications is Monday, February 18.
For more info:
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CAP Applications Spring 2013
I hope everyone is having a restful winter break! CAP applications for the spring semester are due Monday, February 4 by 4:30pm. As in the fall semester, we will accept all applications up until the due date. Placements will be made based on the office’s capacity, student interest, and availability.
Email ksmith02@mica.edu with any questions!
December 2012
10 posts
Advice for aspiring artists
Scott Tsuchitani sent this email (which includes quotes from prominent artists) in response to a question posed at his artist talk about how to earn a living as an artist:
Shirin Neshat: My only advice is to spend less time on thinking about success and put all the energy in making art itself. Otherwise your relationship to your art changes. It becomes less genuine and honest. Art should not...
Request for Nominations
6th Annual Service-Learning & Civic Engagement Conference: Community-Based Learning: Getting Real about Civic Engagement The conference recognition awards are designed to recognize and honor faculty members, students, and community partners for their contribution to service-learning and civic engagement in the state of Maryland. To learn more about the nomination process please visit: ...
Call for entries: Urban Uprisings
The Diversity in Place Film Fest in collaboration with the Center for Place, Culture and Politics opens up its 5th annual international call for short films on
URBAN UPRISINGS
“In the wake of the 2008 explosion of the current economic crisis, more and more people are actively fighting to restore what they’ve lost. Not since the ‘60s have so many people across the globe taken to the streets to...
Upcoming Service Learning Conference at UMBC
Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Service-Learning & Civic Engagement Conference, held this year at UMBC!
This conference is ideal for faculty, staff, and students. Participants at the conference will:
Explore the latest thinking about how universities operationalize their civic missions.
Strengthen the capacity of Baltimore, Maryland, and DC campuses to create university-community...
DIY spaces are fertile grounds for Baltimore's... →
Digital Harbor Foundation Seeks Volunteers
The Digital Harbor Tech Center is a non-profit community resource located at 1045 Light Street in Federal Hill. It is an open space for exploration and discovery of every kind. We feature programming for after school tech clubs, programs in web development, mobile app development, and design, a maker space, and labs in which to experiment with new technologies.
We are currently looking for...
Request for Proposals: Community-Based Learning:... →
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW On Saturday, March 31, 2012, Coppin State University will partner with the Baltimore Collegetown Network, Maryland Campus Compact, and the Shriver Center at UMBC to present a day-long conference, Community-Based Learning: Paving the Way for Change. This is the fifth annual Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Conference and will be attended by approximately 300 students and...
Merging Art + Activism: The Highs and the Lows
Jubilee Arts (1947 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore MD 21217) December 13, 2012 3 pm - 4:30 pm The Baltimore Art+ Justice Project invites you to our second installment in a series of community dialogues exploring art, justice, community and equity in Baltimore. Merging Art + Activism: The Highs and the Lows will be held on December 13, 2012 from 3 pm-4:30 pm at Jubilee Arts. ...
MARYLAND ART PLACE seeks “Creative Minds” to apply... →
Parade at Bolton Hill Nursery, this Friday!
News from the interns at BHN:
We will be having the parade at Bolton Hill Nursery thus Friday Dec 7. We will be doing face painting and would love some help from other CAP volunteers who need extra hours. We will be painting between 3:30 and 4:30 and the parade starts at 4:30. It will be a fun event with cotton candy, and anyone who wants to come watch or help is invited. Contact ABROWN01 at...
November 2012
24 posts
CAP Professional Development Workshop alternative
Community Gardens for the Community Professional
Wednesday, December 5, 3:00-5:00 PM, MICA PLACE
Free and open to the public.
The event is a training seminar to prepare people who already, or who are planning to, work in Baltimore communities on gardens and green spaces.
Event Description:
Are you interested in helping neighborhood groups and community associations plan a garden? Do you...
News from 901 Arts!
We are hosting a night of international puppets, music, and tamales at 901 Arts next week! Featuring: *Jawbone Puppet Theater (a father and his 5 year old son!). Brooklyn, NY by way of Taiwan. *Poncili Company (a collective of four young experimental puppeteers). Puerto Rico *901 Arts youth 2nd-7th grade art class will perform an original puppet show. Baltimore, MD AND *bring your earplugs to...
Be a TARC
Applications are available in the SPCS office (1229 Mt. Royal) or by email (spcs@mica.edu). Deadline is March 8, 2013.
Pre-College TARC, Teaching Assistant/Residence Counselor (approx. 36 positions available) Time Commitment: TARCs are required to live and work in the Gateway/Meyerhoff for approximately 6 weeks during the summer (1 week for training, 4 weeks for the program’s duration, and...
