Our Mission
SPNN Youth Programs provides Saint Paul youth with the opportunity to create community media with a lasting impact. Through our fun and engaged programs, youth develop skills in media production, critical thinking, and community awareness. We are a place for exploration and diverse voices, for artistic vision and award-winning quality. As an alternative to mainstream media, we work to increase youth media visibility on our channels and on the web. We believe in the power of youth media to stimulate dialogue and create social change.
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The page lists current youth media opportunities in the Twin Cities. SPNN Youth loves volunteers! For more information about volunteering or helping with one of our programs, please contact Nicola Pine at pine@spnn.org.
Join the Canvas Teen Leadership Council!
25 August 2010 - 10:09am — mpumphrey
WHAT: The Canvas Teen Leadership Council has open positions! This group meets twice per month to plan various Canvas activities—what kinds of workshops should we offer? What should the space look like? What events or concerts should we organize?
WHY: Aside from just being a good time, getting involved with the Canvas will look great on a college application or résumé; it’s also a concrete way to get involved in the community and learn the nuts and bolts of organizing, promoting and building events and workshops. If you love art, community or just meeting new people, this is a great opportunity. There’s also food at meetings and a small stipend!
HOW: We will be meeting every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, starting September 27. Meetings are 5:30-7pm at the Canvas. Bus tokens are available. You will receive a $15 stipend for each meeting. Additional responsibilities may include being at certain workshops or events, promoting things in your school and more. To be considered, please email canvas651@gmail.com and we will send you an official application. You can also download the application here.
Applications are due Friday, August 27 by 4 pm. Please include a resume and a cover letter.
Urban Textile Design Workshop at the Canvas
25 August 2010 - 9:51am — mpumphrey
WHAT: Roger Cummings of Juxtaposition Arts will lead a nine-day workshop around creating designs, screen-printing t-shirts, airbrushing shoes and much more. If you’re interested in visual art, fashion or urban art in any capacity, this is the place to be. You’ll also get a free shirt at the end of the workshop.
WHEN: September 20-24 and 27-30. 6-8pm each day.
HOW: Space is limited! If you are interested and can commit to the nine days, email canvas651@gmail.com to register.
Volunteer Opportunity: Work with B-Girl Be @ Intermedia Arts
10 August 2010 - 1:12pm — mpumphrey
Be a part of the volunteer team at Intermedia Arts! Check out the opportunities here and get in touch at: Info@IntermediaArts.org or 612.871.4444. Be sure to let us know if you want to get on our monthly volunteer newsletter list! We can't wait to see you here.
Volunteer Opportunity: Minnesota Children's Museum
2 August 2010 - 1:47pm — mpumphrey
Join the Youth Volunteer Team at Minnesota Children's Museum!
PLAY!As a Youth Squad Volunteer, you'll spend your time playing with children in the Museum galleries and leading creative arts programs. You'll volunteer with other high school students from around the Twin Cities and meet lots of new people.
LEARN! Gain experience working with children and build your teamwork, communication and leadership skills.This is a great way to build your resume for scholarships, college applications, and future employment
SERVE! Support your community and the families who visit the Museum to play and learn by giving your time. You'll be a positive role-model and make an impact on the lives of thousands of children.
Volunteers must be entering 9th - 12th grades in the 2010-11 school year. Volunteers commit to 10 shifts during the school year, and can choose their own shifts. Shifts are from 8:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. or 12:15 - 4:15 p.m. on weekends and school holidays.
2010 NCAC FIlm Contest: "I'm All For Free Speech, BUT..."
2 August 2010 - 1:44pm — mpumphrey
We all believe in free speech, but does that mean anything goes? What about the speech that offends us, makes us cringe, and provokes our anger (and desire to censor)? Is there anything that should be outlawed in art, films, books, music, video games, TV, or online? Is free speech an all or nothing proposition or something in between? Surprise us - and maybe yourself - and express yourself about what kind of speech, if any, you think should be censored, and why. Be creative, compelling and provocative.
Film your response in 4 minutes or less. Entries can be videos of any kind, including documentary, animation, experimental, satire, fictional narrative, or music video. Applications must be submitted (and films uploaded to YouTube) no later than Sunday, October 31, 2010. All films must be produced in 2010 and address the contest theme.
For more information click here.