Girls Artfully Minded

Girls Create is a summer camp program for playwriting, stand-up, fashion design, and self-expression through art. The program teaches girls and non-binary youth (6th through 10th grade) various aspects of these art forms in a unique way--we prioritize bringing in professionals from the community to teach the programs, guest artists to share their expertise, and utilize mentors from the community to provide guidance during the creative process. Each week-long program culminates in a final weekly project for the community, including friends and family of the girls and non-binary youth, to experience their work. All Girls Create camps will be held in-person from 9am-3pm MT Monday-Friday at various locations in Metro Denver. The mission of Girls Create is to empower girls and non-binary youth to lead and effect change in themselves and others through creative learning. Girls Stand-Up, Girls Write, Girls Design Fashion, and Girls Artfully Minded seek to encourage girls and non-binary youth to tap into their creativity, gain confidence, and do what they love. Learn more at https://athenaprojectarts.org/summer-camps/ Our newest camp, Girls Artfully Minded, creates a brave space for girls and non-binary youth to feel less isolated and allows them to express themselves through creative visual art activities and a variety of art forms including improv, visual art, movement, writing and spoken word. With the guidance of guest artists, our campers will discover first-hand how art establishes a foundation for the development of empathy for others and self-compassion for themselves. This wellness camp includes creativity + conversation on a daily basis to create an ongoing monthly cohort for healing and artistic expression to continue. Dates: July 22-26, 2024 Time: 9am - 3pm MST, Mon-Fri Teaching Instructor: Dominique Flores Location: Westwood neighborhood, 3300 W. Nevada Place, CO, 80219 Cost: $275 (includes materials fee) A limited number of scholarships are available; please contact [email protected] for more details. About Athena Project: Athena Project empowers all women and underrepresented genders through the arts by providing them with paid work opportunities while also ensuring audiences get to see and hear their artistic works. We change the world, one paid underrepresented artist at a time. Our programs evolve as the political and social landscape changes. At present, they include: Read & Rant: A Plays in Progress Series, a book club that serves the needs of new playwrights, providing them with readers and dramaturgical support while providing community members with opportunities to support new work. Curating Art for Impact, a collaboration with or on behalf of community partners, providing unique experiential art such as pop-up performances which elevate and amplify their missions. Artful Reflections, a forum which connects artists with their audiences and fellow artists with a facilitated discussion about the emotional impact of the art through the lens of the attendants' world views and identities. Girls Create, summer intensive week-long camps exploring various art forms for middle school girls and non-binary youth which explore art forms like playwriting, fashion design, stand up comedy and self-expression through art, culminating in final performances shared with friends, family, and the public. This program empowers participants to lead and effect change in themselves and others through creative learning.

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