CREATIVE PATHWAYS

Venice Arts offers both college and creative career pathway programs that support youth in preparation for college applications, acceptance, and career success. Many of our students are the first in their family to attend college and we offer a unique and enriched environment to support their advancement.

College Day

Each fall Venice Arts hosts a one-day workshop where students develop an individualized action plan; meet with college representatives; identify the type of college that might be best for them; learn about and receive support for FAFSA, financial aid, essay writing, scholarships, and more!

More opportunities FOR STUDENTS

Venice Arts has ongoing partnerships to offer students expanded learning opportunities with:

  • CSSSA

  • Otis Summer of Art

  • Idyllwild Arts

  • Snap Lens Lab at Otis

  • Grand Canyon Youth

We also work 1:1 with students to submit their artworks to award completions and film festivals including:

  • Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

  • YoungArts

  • Film Independent Future Filmmakers

  • Real to Reel

Venice Arts gave me the confidence, skills, and tools to pursue a creative career...allowing me to learn from people in creative industries and to see that it was possible to be successful.

Creative Career Pathways

Teens in our Advanced Studies programs also receive priority for the Center for Creative Workforce Equity.

Activities include:

  • Creative Conversations with professionals working in a variety of roles including artistic, strategic, business, production, talent, and trades. Sign up here

  • Awards + Competitions Support for national, state, and local awards, competitions, and film festivals. Check-out past student success here.

  • Career-Directed Field trips Taken at least once per semester, includes field trips to artists’ studios, exhibitions, and creative sector companies.