Artistic Mentorship Program (AMP)
Thanks to the Artistic Mentorship Program (AMP), over 600 youth are better equipped for a life in the arts beyond high school.
Through AMP, grade 10-12 students enrolled in arts programs get the chance to share their passion to their peers and the public by working as a team to plan, produce and present a curated public art event. This no cost, confidence boosting arts experience guided by working professionals is made possible thanks to the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
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Judith Lazier
"Having a mentor who was both a practicing artist and who could more closely relate to students' experiences was empowering and inspirational. [it] meant students took chances, pushed their ideas and made their ideas a reality."
-School: Ridgemont / Program: AMP
Kristjan Wallner
"AMP had a profound positive impact on our students...[it] challenged them to put on a professional show that included music/spoken word and art...The overwhelming response in the end was: 'When can we do this again?'"
-School: Ridgemont / Program: AMP
artists with an artistic mentor to help them curate their own public art event!
Contact
Jesse Card
Director of School Programs
jesse.card@youthottawa.ca
