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Whether it is spare change or millions - you have more power than you think: Ask 10 friends to donate $100 or 20 friends to donate $50 and in turn, you’ve raised $1,000 for children and youth with special needs, all without leaving your desk! You can even adopt a WVSA project or a classroom, and buy greeting cards online! Click here to or click here learn more about Friends Asking Friends

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Past and Present Partners with WVSA/SAIL

Since 2001 WVSA/Sail have collaborated with the following organizations and continue to partner with many.

Partners Accotink Academy Adolescent Health Center Alliance of Concerned Black Men American Library Association Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Barnes and Noble Best Buy Blufftown College, Ohio Children’s National Medical Center Children’s Hospital New Horizons Church Community Response Team CitiBank City On a Hill Family Empowerment Initiative Community Hospices Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Caribou Coffee CVS, All Kids Can CVS Pharmacy DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative DC Child and Family Services DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation DC Libraries DC Public Schools DC Self Defense Dept. of Culture Arts and Leisure, N. Ireland DC Department of Health and Human Services DC Department of Parks and Recreation Dunbar SHS Equity Offices Properties Trust Family Division of the DC Superior Court For Love of Children Foundation School Foster Parents of DC Freddie Mac Foundation Georgetown University Child Dev. Center Georgetown University HospitalGeorgetown University, Lannan Literary Programs Georgetown University School of Medicine George Washington University Hay Adams Hotel HSC Foundation Hospital for Sick Children Howard University Department of Nutrition Ideal School Inscape Studio (Architects) Ivymount School Johns Hopkins University Joy of Motion Just-A-Mite, Inc. Kennedy Upper School Kimpton Boutique Hotels Lincoln Theater Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) LAB School of Washington DC Maryland Science Center, Baltimore Melvin C. Sharpe Health School Mental Retardation Developmental Mentors, Inc. Disability Association Mentors, Inc. Minority Business Coalition

National Association of Former Foster Care Children of America National Association of Independent Schools National Crime Prevention Council National Museum of Women in the Arts Navy Federal Credit Union Pawterre Phoenix Therapeutic Services RIF RiteAid Ronald McDonald House Root, Inc. Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative Safeway Shiloh Baptist Church Silver Starr Art Studios Smithsonian Institution Society for the Arts in Healthcare Spirit Cruise of Washington Spoiled Rotten, Canine Boutique Squash Empower St. Ann’s Infant and Maternity Home The DC Office of Latino Affairs The Improv The Jefferson, a Loews Hotel The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts The Madison, a Loews Hotel The Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery The Sumner School The Spy Museum The University Club The Washington Humane Society The Washington Post The YMCA of the Greater Washington Area Thurgood Marshall Junior High School University of the District of Columbia University of Maryland, College Park Verbal Arts Centre, N. Ireland Veterans Administration Medical Center VSA Arts Walmart WANADA Washington Hospice Washington Symphony Orchestra Wilson Senior High School Wolf Trap WORC (Workforce Organization for Regional Collaboration) Workforce Investment Council Youth Entrepreneurial Alliance (YEA) Media Partners ABC Radio Bark Magazine Daily Candy FiOS1 (Verizon Cable Channel) Fox 5 Channel Style Magazine The Examiner The Express The Washington Post The Washington Times WUSA Channel 9

 

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LITERACY & READING BUDDIES: Sign Up to be a Buddy NOW!

DEVELOPMENT: Volunteers are always needed to help with gallery shows, volunteer program assistance, event planning, research, public relations, and other event and show promotions-related tasks.
Time commitment: Flexible, Mon-Fri 8am-7pm.

READING BUDDIES: Designed to bring volunteers and students together to share one half-hour of reading each week. This regular, one-on-one experience allows the adult and child to create a bond and a level of trust that grows throughout the school year. Depending upon the student’s reading level, age, and abilities, the volunteers read to a child, read with a child, or perhaps just listen as a child reads to them. This simple act helps the students experience the joy of reading and encourages them to build meaningful relationships with supportive adults. Major recruitment is in September, with limited space available throughout the school year. Time commitment: One half-hour slot a week on Mon, Tues, Thurs, or Fri, from 12-12:30pm.

LITERACY BUDDIES: Work with students from K-6th grade to supplement their classroom literacy training. Our students receive classroom lessons in phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension and vocabulary. Many students are diagnosed with learning disabilities and come with no prior experience in reading, so the regular training in reading is not enough for them. They will benefit enormously from one-on-one contact in as little as weekly 30-minute fluency sessions. Usually volunteers work with one to three students, according to their preference. You will receive training on fluency and the literacy coach will be available to assist you whenever necessary. Time commitment: Half-hour or longer slots between 9:30am-11:15am or 1pm–3pm, Monday through Friday.

AFTER-CARE: Help to facilitate groups of children in the after-school program while they wait to be picked up from school. Students participate in activities including homework, free play, and visits to the local playground.
Time commitment: Flexible, M/T/R/F 3:15-6pm, W 12:30-6pm

ARTiculate STUDIO: Help in the employment-training program in the art studio under the supervision of the art instructors, as well as in the ARTiculate Gallery. The ARTiculate Employment Training Program is a vocational and life skills program that uses the artist’s studio and ARTiculate gallery as a learning environment. Participants are youth ages 14-24 with disabilities transitioning from school to work, college, or other training programs.
Times: Flexible, Mon-Thurs, 9am-1:30pm, or 4pm-6pm.

SAIL ART STUDIO: Help out in the elementary school art studio under the supervision of the SAIL art teacher. Tasks will primarily include non-class-related support and help with hanging art, etc. Some contact with students ages 5-12, including some students with special learning needs.
Times: Flexible hours between 8am-3pm, depending on instructor’s need.

ARTiculate GALLERY OPENINGS: We always need extra help on the night of our gallery show openings. If you are interested in helping out with greeting guests and talking to guests about art, this would be a perfect fit for you! Times: Once every 1-3 months anytime from 8am-6pm the day before an opening, and 8am-8pm the day of.

For more information on volunteering contact volunteer@wvsarts.org or v. 202-296-9100 x244, f. 202-261-0200, tty. 202-261-0201.

 

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WVSA offers a variety of internships. WVSA treats each intern application individually, and any stipend payments to the candidate will be determined prior to start date.

General Requirements: The following apply to all internships unless otherwise noted. Prospective interns must:
• Be reliable team players
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Presently hold undergraduate (junior, senior) or graduate student status
• Have attention to detail, excellent organizational and inter-personal communication skills
• Be a self-starter, personable, and articulate (customer service oriented)
• Have an interest in the arts and improving the lives of youth with special needs, special talents, and special abilities

Intern Opportunities

• Development/Grant Management/Project Management
• Arts Management/Art Gallery/Event Planning
• Marketing/PR/Sales
• Teaching/Special Education
• ARTiculate EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM
• Art Studios (Must have previous Art Studio Background)
• Full Time Hip Hop and African Dance Class Summer Intern
• Full Time Graphic Design and GrageBand Class Summer Intern
• Full Time Photography Class Summer Intern

The following descriptions are for the departments and programs within WVSA. Please review each, and decide which department interests you most and meets your needs.

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Public Relations and Marketing Intern
The successful applicant will have the following responsibilities:
-Assist ARTiculate student participants and Gallery staff with the day-to-day retail operations to include sales transactions, Gallery opening reception planning and promotions, corporate sponsorships and artwork commissions.
-Assist in promotion and management of the organization’s ART On the Move and Top of The ART programs.
The ideal candidate will have experience in public relations/marketing (experience in a gallery/retail environment a plus), experience obtaining corporate sponsorship for event venues, excellent multi-tasking and time management skills, excellent communication, administrative and customer service skills and a driving passion for the arts. WVSA is located conveniently in downtown Washington and is easily accessible by Metro. We are looking for applicants who are enthusiastic in becoming a part of a rewarding experience in equipping DC youth with educational and employment skills through arts integrated programs. Interested candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter and resume to hr@wvsarts.org (please indicate your interest in the internship). Feel free to visit our website at www.wvsarts.org for more information on WVSA.

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Gallery & Design Intern
The successful applicant will have the following responsibilities:
-Greet and assist visitors to the Gallery;
-Assist with gallery show preparations, including taking down and sorting work from prior show, sorting new artwork for display, assisting with hanging the artwork, cleaning the Gallery and other opening preparations as requested;
-Cover the Gallery, handle sales, and answer questions about the Gallery and artwork;
-Provide input and recommendations to the Gallery staff to promote Gallery awareness and activities;
-Assist with sponsorship solicitations;
-Assist with Art on the Move and Top of the Arts promotions;
-Work with the Manager of Design to create a new website for WVSA and update website content as needed;
-Work with the Manager of Design for all graphic design needs within the Gallery including signage, graphic displays, advertisements and special event invitations;
-Distribute press releases for gallery shows;
-Work with vendors/students/staff to set prices for products for sale in Gallery;
-Work with the ARTiculate students on commissioned work as needed;
-Perform other duties in support of the organization.
The ideal candidate will have experience in sales/marketing (preferably in a gallery/retail environment), public relations and event planning (emphasis on obtaining sponsorship for event venues); excellent multi-tasking and time management skills; excellent communication, administrative and customer service skills and driving passion for the arts. Along with these abilities, candidates with framing skills and knowledge of digital photography/imaging are greatly desired.

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Project Management Intern
The ideal candidate will be pursing a business degree and wants experience in finance management, auditing skills and training in a non-profit finance department. Skills preferred would include at least junior year standing with Accounting 101 and proficient in Excel, Power Point and Macintosh systems.
• Assists in managing a system to track all grant activities including contact information, funds, awarded and, status.
• Assists in coordinating grant budgets with Finance.
• Develops contacts within private and corporate foundation representatives to support WVSA strategic plan.
• Coordinates the management of awarded grants to appropriate WVSA staff insuring proper fulfillment and reporting per grant guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of the organization.
There are a range of skills that can be developed while interning at WVSA, some of them are: writing skills, finance/budget skills, research, project management, interdepartmental collaboration, and community organizing.

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DEVELOPMENT and COMMUNICATIONS
WVSA’s Development and Communications department focuses on raising funds and increasing community awareness and involvement about WVSA arts connection.
Development Intern duties may include, but are not limited to:
Grant management: research, writing, and tracking
Fundraising: writing, including thank you letters
Data entry

All aspects of direct mail appeals, including writing, mailing, tracking responses, and sending donation acknowledgements and thanks you notes
Administrative tasks: answering and making phone calls, running errands, filing, faxing, copying, and pitching in whenever and wherever necessary

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Outreach Intern duties include:
Writing and distributing press releases as needed
Updating press kits and distribute as needed
Building rental related tasks
Assisting with the writing and distribution of all event related correspondence, including invitations, directions, volunteer instructions, thank you letters, etc.

Requirements:
Interest in fundraising, public relations and development, see also, general requirements ARTiculate GALLERY
The ARTiculate Gallery is a fully functioning gallery, which is open to the public Monday thru Friday 10:00am-6pm. The Gallery has six yearly show openings, displaying and selling artwork created by ARTiculate artist apprentices.
Gallery Intern duties may include, but are not limited to:
Interacting with customers in the gallery
Learning how to exhibit and hang artwork: Help hang the show, take slides of the art, learn how to frame artwork, prepare for the opening reception
Assisting the gallery director with Art On The Move, an art-leasing program

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ARTiculate Employment Summer Program Intern

The ARTiculate Employment Summer Program is a model for vocational and life skills training for students with disabilities and special needs looking for a successful transition from school to the world of work. The program boasts over 6 years of summer success in serving over 300 participants. A part of ARTiculate is The ARTiculate Gallery, a full-functioning gallery with six yearly gallery openings.  Assignments for a summer intern will be:

DUTIES:

• Assist in orchestrating curriculum, materials and equipment in studios during classes at ARTiculate, including the following
• Set up studios for classes (organizing materials, work space)
• Assist in carrying out curriculum (providing hands-on support to participants with various art techniques/techniques such as acrylic/watercolor painting, printing techniques etc.)
• Assist in monitoring the participants’ workplace behavior/etiquette (language, sign-in/out, goal planning, implementing deadlines etc.)
• Break down classes (clean-up, dismissal, collecting materials etc.)
• Provide assistance to participants in the IT component of the ARTiculate program, such as word processing, digital photography & imaging, internet use etc.
• Assist instructors in maintaining classroom logs, carrying out written assessments etc.

HELPFUL BACKGROUND qualification:

• Experience in working with youth (with disabilities), preferably through the arts
• Background in using Apple Macintosh based software, digital photography
• Background in visual arts / graphic design

HOURS:            

Mon – Thu            9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tue – Thu            4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

18 – 24 hours/week

(Four positions available)

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SAIL School for Arts In Learning
The School for Arts In Learning is a Public Charter Elementary (K-12) School that encourages students to achieve their maximum potential while developing an awareness of the role of the arts in their daily lives. SAIL’s mission is to provide an appropriate individualized education, focusing on children who have learning disabilities other special learning styles that make it difficult for them to succeed in traditional classroom settings. SAIL is committed to encouraging students to express themselves freely without fear of judgment or embarrassment, and motivating them to appreciate the arts as an intimately personal expression of their knowledge.

SAIL Intern opportunities include:

Student teachers: Student teachers’ duties and responsibilities will be evaluated on a case-to-case basis, usually following guidelines given by sending University or College. A classroom will be assigned, and curriculum discussed.

Artists: Visual, dance movement, music, etc. Duties will vary dependent on area of expertise and needs of the school.

Arts Educators: Individuals with a background in either the Arts or Education, who seek to become proficient in the other.

Research: Contribute to various research projects
For more information contact internships@wvsarts.org or v. 202-296-9100 x244, f. 202-261-0200, tty. 202-261-0201.

 

If you are interested in donating please contact info@wvsarts.org or call 202-296-9100 x224.

• Envelopes • Paper • Construction Paper • Typing Paper • Writing Paper • Books • TVs • Markers • Board Games • DVD Players • Crayons • Educational DVDs • Apple Store Gift Card • Dick Blick Art Supply Gift Card • Michael’s Gift Card • Plaza Art Supply Gift Card • Services of artists • Volunteer services

• Office Supplies • Paint & Paint Brushes • Flip Charts • VHS Videos • Posterboard • Pencils • Glue guns • Glue gun sticks • Pieces of wood • Jars • Costumes • Watercolor paper • Poster board • Instruments (guitars) • Educational videos • Books on famous artists • Foam board • Clay • Model magic