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Home My WebLink AboutSubmittal-Stephen Helfman-Community Outreach & Education Plan4 Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami 1\ /I COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION PLAN 2015-2016 Submitted into the public record for item(s) . Q. q-_ PZ • c3 S—() 04 U (p V on Q(o• of a2IS City Clerk � S,�bl� � �fia ►- J't��ph�n N el FmUn - 5`UcC0y)l0 ►t� D�fir��h U►� tOuoh oyl POGO Submitted into the public record for item(s) on 115- _ City Clerk INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART. MIAMI MISSION STATEMENT The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami), is dedicated to promoting the work of contemporary artists, and to the exchange of art and ideas throughout the Miami region and internationally. Through an energetic calendar of exhibitions and programs, and its collections, ICA Miami provides an international platform for the work of established and emerging artists, and advances the public appreciation and understanding of the most innovative and experimental art of our time. The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami is a leader in the art world, and unites people of all ages and backgrounds through its innovative exhibitions and programming initiatives. The museum is deeply committed to providing open, public access to artistic excellence by offering year-round free admission. In 2015, the Knight Foundation awarded the museum $5 million to support exhibitions of experimental contemporary art in perpetuity. Established by the Board of Trustees and former staff from the Museum of Contemporary Art, ICA Miami recently opened its temporary museum galleries in the historic Moore Building, and will open its new, permanent home in the Design District in December 2016. Submitted into the jLublic record for it m(9 _ V�-1?� pi , 1;� on -1 +; 1" City Clerk ICA MIAMI COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION VISION STATEMENT ICA Miami believes contemporary art can be a catalyst for developing critical thinking skills in diverse audiences. The goal of ICA Miami's Education & Outreach initiatives is to offer inter -disciplinary curriculums that focus on the exchange of art and ideas. TEEN PROGRAMS Submitted into the public record for item(s) P?, ri, p „ on City Clerk - YOUNG ARTISTS INITIATIVE - ICA Miami's Young Artists Initiative is an application based arts program for young artists (9th -12th grade) in which students learn to perceptively view art, develop critical thinking skills, publicly share their ideas about art and have the unique opportunity to engage and learn from the museum's exhibiting artists. ICA works with students from the Design and Architecture Senior High School, Miami Arts Charter, Edison Senior High School, New World High School, Miami Country Day and Young Women's Preparatory. The pilot program which began in January 2015 has 20 students enrolled and will grow to approximately 50 students next year. Goals -- Teens will have increase knowledge of contemporary art and develop critical thinking skills through active engagement with artists. How to artici ap to -- Open to interested 9th through 12th grade students who must submit a one-page application including a narrative as to why he or she wants to participate, a letter of recommendation from a school official and pay the $15 application fee. Students who demonstrate a financial need will have the application fee waived. Other than application fee, program is provided at no cost. Timeframe -- Program held at ICA, October - May - YOUNG ARTISTS INITATIVE: SUMMER SESSION - The Young Artists Initiative: Summer Session brings leading artists to the museum for a residency program that focuses on introducing teen participants to new technologies used in contemporary art such as coding, design and digital media. YAI: Summer Session concludes with the development of an interactive, collaborative project that allows audiences to interact with the project in a public place. Goals -- Participants will learn new ways to experiment with and incorporate new media and technology into their work. How to partici ap to -- Open to approximately 25-30 9th through 12 graders participating in programs with ICA's outreach partners and any other interested teen who applies for the program. Program will be provided free to participants. Timeframe-- 3 -week summer program - ICAZINE - Students develop an online forum to discuss contemporary art concepts, current exhibitions, student artwork and generate special online exhibitions curated by student participants. Goals -- Engage teens in contemporary arts community by providing forum where students can express their ideas. How toartici ap to -- Open to students participating in Young Artists Initiative Timeframe -- Program held at ICA, October - May FAMILY PROGRAMS - ICA FAMILY DAY! - Submitted into the public record for item(s) Pt.1?� ft' I.3 on City Clerk ICA Miami presents family programs during each exhibition that will provide families the opportunity to interact with local contemporary artists through hands on activities scheduled throughout the day. ICA offers collaborative workshops with artists, hands on art making activities, storytelling presentations on contemporary art and performances in partnership with local organizations. ICA has offered two family days events to date on March 14 and June 6, 2015 and have served over 200 children and adults. Goal _- Provide programming specifically for families so that they may have a better understanding of contemporary art in order to actively engage in ICA's exhibitions. Now to participate -- ICA Family Day will be free and open to the public. Timeframe-- Offered three times during each exhibition. COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS Submitted into the public record for it (s) P3 , I% 12-L.j� — OFFSITE OUTREACH PROGRAMS —on City Clerk ICAs Community Outreach programs present the diverse works of contemporary artists to under -resourced youths and young adults in the Miami region. Through a series of pilot programs conducted in partnership with Miami -Dade public schools and local community organizations, our curriculums aim to improve technological and media literacy, while empowering the social, cultural and gender -specific identities of participants. ICA has provided over 80 workshops with our partner organizations also adding up to 5 new partners each year. Parter organizations • Breakthrough Miami serving approximately 25 students annually • Citrus Health serving approximately 25 teen girls annually • Department of Juvenile Justice serving approximately 40 teen girls annually • Girl Power serving approximately 35 teen girls annually • Hands 2 Help serving approximately 25 students annually • Lotus House Women's Shelter serving approximately 35 women and children annually • South Florida Cares @ Horace Mann Middle School serving approximatley 20 students annually • South Florida Cares @ Williams Park serving approximately 35 students annually • Urgent Inc. serving approximatley 50 students annually • Young Women's Preparatory Academy serving approximately 40 students annually Curriculum will be developed as six independent workshops, which will culminate in a final group project to be presented at the partner organization. ICA will also provide transportation for each partner organization to tour its current exhibition. Goals -- Offer underserved youth a safe space in which to creatively question, express and empower their shifting identities while increasing their comprehension of new media and technology through connections with contemporary art. How toartici ap to -_ ICA reachs out to work with local organizations and schools who work with underserved youth with little to no access to contemporary art to develop an ongoing partnership. Program is provided at no cost. Time frame -- Sessions will be developed with partners in a six workshop series offered during the course of each exhibition at ICA. — IMMERSIVE YOUTH TOURS — ICA Miami provides local schools and summer camps (over 30 participating schools and camps, serving 700+ students ages 5-18) with field trips to the museum to experience cutting edge contemporary art. Field trips include transportation, tour of each exhibition on view, and a hands on activity. Goal __ Build empathy and critical thinking skills, spark interest in content, empower youth and change their perspective. How to artici ag to __ ICA reachs out to work with local organizations and schools who work with underserved youth with little to no access to contemporary art to develop an ongoing partnership. Program is provided at no cost. Timeframe-- Summer 2015