One Vision Summer Program is a pilot program that strives to create an artistic and educational space for marginalized and disadvantaged youth entering grades 9 – 12, or ages 14 – 18. Through this process, five (5) participants are invited to explore digital photography and film-making. Each participant will receive a Fuji X-T3 digital camera (18 – 55 mm lens included), a MacBook computer for image editing, and an Adobe Creative Suite subscription. An application for participation is required; there is no cost to approved participants. No previous experience is needed. Applications are due before or by Friday, July 1st, 2022 by 11:59 pm, CST. Hard copies of the application will also be available at the front desk of the Plains Art Museum—you can obtain, complete, and submit an application in person at your convenience. The Museum’s hours for the public can be found here.
One Vision Summer Program will be held at the Plains Art Museum, during the month of July 2022 every Thursday (7, 14, 21, 28 @ 5:00 – 8:00 pm) and every Sunday (10, 17, 24, 31 @ 1:00 – 3:00 pm). Sundays are for classroom learning; Thursdays, to put the knowledge into practice with your equipment. Questions? Contact Dr. Kelvin Monroe at kmonroe@plainsart.org.
One Vision Summer Program is a collaborative effort between Haitian-born photographer and artist, Wess Philomé (co-founder of One Fargo ND’s One Vision Initiative) and Plains Art Museum’s Dr. Kelvin Monroe, the coordinator of the Voices of Creative Change Initiative | Fugitive Laboratory for Ideas and Creativity (VCCI-FLIC).
One Vision Summer Program is made possible by generous support from The City of Fargo, Propel Nonprofit, One Fargo North Dakota, Philomé Productions, Plains Art Museum, and Plains Art Museum’s Voices of Creative Change Initiative – Fugitive Laboratory of Ideas and Creativity. Fiscal sponsorship is provided by The Arts Partnership.