Deadline: 15 November 2024
The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) is seeking a Bronx-based youth journalist for our Youth Engagement Program (YEP) to write three (3) articles related to the Longwood Art Gallery exhibitions, specific artists and artworks, and/or topical essays.
The opportunity will require the youth journalist to travel to the gallery prior to, or during the exhibition’s opening night to review the artworks and interview the artists and curators, if available.
Funding Information
- A stipend of $200 per 500-word piece will be provided.
Eligibility Criteria
- The journalist must be a Bronx resident between the ages of 18-24.
- Student or recent graduate of a journalism, literature, or writing program.
- The article will be included in the Longwood Art Gallery ISSUU Exhibition Catalogue.
- Journalists will write one article per exhibition (total of three exhibitions).
- Both the author and BCA retain reproduction rights to the commissioned text, with credit always given to the author.
Application Requirements
- Your personal information (Name, address, phone number, and email address).
- Please submit an introductory letter outlining where you heard about this opportunity and your interest in being part of this initiative.
- Please submit two original art-related writing samples (500 words max each).
- Please submit a brief bio (250 words max).
For more information, visit Bronx Council on the Arts.
